Thursday, July 23, 2015

Set 559

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Answer:
These are caulks (cleats) for horseshoes, they are used for getting better traction in mud and snow.




















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4 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 23, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    It's a cutting/forming tool for an anvil. Fits in the square hole.

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  2. UnknownJuly 23, 2015 at 10:10 AM

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  3. AnonymousJuly 23, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    I agree with David B. It appears to be a very small hardie for an anvil.

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  4. Rob H.July 23, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    I also thought they were hardie tools for an anvil but found out that they are actually for another purpose. Someone found a sack of fifty of these items.

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