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Title: Can anybody tell me what this is?
Post by: cfishernb on May 07, 2012, 03:36:24 PM

I'd be very happy if someone could tell me what this is :)

(http://i47.tinypic.com/11903yu.jpg)

Title: Re: Can anybody tell me what this is?
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on May 07, 2012, 03:39:58 PM

I believe this is a fluting iron, but I haven't seen one that would make such small pleats. A fluting iron is used to press pleats into fabric.

Title: Re: Can anybody tell me what this is?
Post by: Rauville on May 07, 2012, 06:05:09 PM

That would be a cork sizer.

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/cast-aluminum-cork-press-roller-sizer-138719448 (http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/cast-aluminum-cork-press-roller-sizer-138719448)

Title: Re: Can anybody tell me what this is?
Post by: KC on May 08, 2012, 12:08:07 AM

By jove, I learned something new!!!!  Cool item!!!

Title: Re: Can anybody tell me what this is?
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on May 08, 2012, 10:58:45 AM

Me too! Never would have thought of that in a gazillion years. Good call Rauville!