Name that tool game

[Pinnacle-Project]

I bought this at an auction yesterday. I know what it is used for. Do you?


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[slgrieb]

I believe that is a bung hole drill.

[Pinnacle-Project]

Good guess but incorrect.

[Larommi]

It looks like an auger but I am not sure what it augs. There is nothing to show scale. Is it for auging sap holes in maples?

[Pinnacle-Project]

It looks like an auger but I am not sure what it augs. There is nothing to show scale. Is it for auging sap holes in maples?

Good point. The handle is 10 inches wide and it is 13 inches tall.

No, it is not used for drilling a hole in a maple.

[Pinnacle-Project]

Here is a clue.

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[slgrieb]

Ah, I've got it! DIY hemorrhoid removal tool!

[CeeBee]

It's a wood drill bit followed by a conical reamer.
It would make a slightly tapered hole.
Width set manually so not extreme precision, the hole would be plugged by a conical piece and depth is not critical, but seal is.
Cork hole for a wine barrel?

[Pinnacle-Project]

It would make a slightly tapered hole.

Yes, it is a tool for drilling a tapered hole.

When I get home tonight, I will explain what it was used for and also show a picture of an alternate tool that was also commonly used.

[slgrieb]

Yes, it is a tool for drilling a tapered hole.

When I get home tonight, I will explain what it was used for and also show a picture of an alternate tool that was also commonly used.

OK, but pending further enlightenment, I'm sticking with my original post. http://collectiblehardware-tools.com...le-drill-auger