Cant Hook

Object/Artifact

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Door County Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Cant Hook

Entry/Object ID

2026.13.1

Description

Cant hook. A logging tool made of a wooden handle and a metal hinged hook called a dog. A cant hook was used by loggers to grab and or turn logs, especially in saw mills. Cant hook was supposedly found near Rowley's Bay. Handle of cant hook was made in Oshkosh, WI. This particular cant hook is in overall good to fair condition with obvious but minor signs of use, wear, and storage. Unknown specific age.

Use

A cant hook was used by loggers to grab and or turn logs, especially in saw mills.

Cataloged By

Matthew Adelman

Category

Tool

Acquisition

Accession

2026.13

Source or Donor

Mike Madden

Acquisition Method

Donation

Source (if not Accessioned)

Mike Madden

Lexicon

Search Terms

Cant Hook , Saw mill, Logging, Lumber, Tool, Hook

Material

Wood, Metal

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Type

Abrasion, Rust

Date Examined

Mar 24, 2026

Examined By

Matthew Adelman

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

March 24, 2026

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

March 24, 2026