Tool, Blacksmith's

Name/Title

Tool, Blacksmith's

Description

a square rod that has been rounded and made into a loop. On the other end is a "U" shape that comes off to the side. 7/8" back from this is a wedge that is 5/8" long. Mr. Bogeman said that he made this tool to take the nut off a buggy wheel spoke, he hooked the "U" around the rim and the 5/8" wedge was pushed up againest the spoke nut so it wouldn't turn.

Use

above

Collection

Leonard V. Bogeman

Acquisition

Accession

1984.048

Source or Donor

Leonard V. Bogeman

Acquisition Method

Donation

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Mar 20, 2001

Notes

Mr. Bogeman was born July 30, 1895 and started smithing at age 16 as an apprentice for John Miller. Mr. Bogeman died Jan. 22, 1988

Create Date

March 20, 2001

Update Date

October 25, 2024