Post APT59zF1Msn1ozWfw0 by polyplacophora@wandering.shop
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(DIR) Post #APT59hLRuFEiJiOYSG by polyplacophora@wandering.shop
2022-11-10T17:08:22Z
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Anybody know what this #tool is? I found it in a #woodworking kit, but it was next to some very long #sewing needles, and it looks to me like it might be some kind of #weaving or #FiberArts thing.
(DIR) Post #APT59hnSE7dbiZUv6e by kyle@social.librem.one
2022-11-10T17:49:36Z
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@polyplacophora It looks like a stick shuttle to me, except normally both ends are closer to what you see in that picture on the right. I haven't personally seen a stick shuttle with the left side like that, however I could see how that would be useful for a narrow shed when weaving.
(DIR) Post #APT59zF1Msn1ozWfw0 by polyplacophora@wandering.shop
2022-11-10T17:22:11Z
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Alright, consensus is it's a netmaking shuttle! Given it's from Maine, my guess is it was used to make fishing nets. I thought it looked like a shuttle, but I'd never seen one quite like this before and all I know about weaving is what I get through osmosis being friends with folks who weave. Too cool though! Thanks for the ID everyone!
(DIR) Post #APT5ABjEwM5mYBkyhc by polyplacophora@wandering.shop
2022-11-10T17:26:25Z
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Now the danger of handing me a new type of tool is I'll want to learn how to use it...