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Wooden tool found on the sideway, I was puzzled as to what it might be for? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

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Edit: in Belgium if it gives any clue

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[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Doesn't look like it, It doesn't have the other crossbar at 90 degrees. It does give me spinning wheel vibes though, I bet it does have something to do with yarn.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

From the Wikipedia article:

Either one of the crossbars will have a flat edge to allow the skein to slide off, or will be completely removable.

Maybe it's missing its removable crossbar?

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

Doesn't look like it has any features to engage with such a thing. I don't see any obvious bolt holes or empty mortises, so I think we're seeing the complete implement.

[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 1 points 2 weeks ago

As the shaft is tapered towards the other end, the second crossbar wouldn't hold in place.