TroyS Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Ok, I was at a local flea market and found this tool. I have no idea what it is, all I know it was cheap (.50 cents) and I may be able to use it in my leather work. It has "B.O. PAINE CO." stamped in the side. I Googled it but only found an old antique nail cutter for slate roofs. Any of you folks have an idea? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coldmaker0 Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Ok, I was at a local flea market and found this tool. I have no idea what it is, all I know it was cheap (.50 cents) and I may be able to use it in my leather work. It has "B.O. PAINE CO." stamped in the side. I Googled it but only found an old antique nail cutter for slate roofs. Any of you folks have an idea? look similar to the tool to do the mortar joint s on brick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted November 15, 2009 look similar to the tool to do the mortar joint s on brick I'd be inclined to agree. We'd call it a 'pointing' tool in the UK. Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwannabeacowboy Report post Posted November 15, 2009 (edited) one end looks like you could use for a large beader blade. or throw it and see if it comes back! charlie Edited November 15, 2009 by iwannabeacowboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTcustom Report post Posted November 15, 2009 (edited) It is a masons beaded tuck pointing tool I believe. Something that would be used in stone joints not red brick type possibly. Edited November 15, 2009 by TTcustom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderman1928 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 It is called a bead jointer and it is used for making a "beaded" mortar joint between brick or stone masonry. The one end is used to pack and smooth the mortar in the joint and then the side with the grove is used to shape the bead. This link will show you the different types of mortar joints and the second link shows you the kinds of jointers used. http://images.google...IFYbzmQeGkKjMCw http://images.google...pF8azmQe525TRCw I have a number of jointers that I use for masonry and stone work but I have never tried them with leather work. I don't see why they wouldn't work and in fact I am going to look at more of my tools in a different light now. Thanks for the idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted November 17, 2009 look similar to the tool to do the mortar joint s on brick I'd be inclined to agree. We'd call it a 'pointing' tool in the UK. Ray one end looks like you could use for a large beader blade. or throw it and see if it comes back! charlie It is a masons beaded tuck pointing tool I believe. Something that would be used in stone joints not red brick type possibly. It is called a bead jointer and it is used for making a "beaded" mortar joint between brick or stone masonry. The one end is used to pack and smooth the mortar in the joint and then the side with the grove is used to shape the bead. This link will show you the different types of mortar joints and the second link shows you the kinds of jointers used. http://images.google...IFYbzmQeGkKjMCw http://images.google...pF8azmQe525TRCw I have a number of jointers that I use for masonry and stone work but I have never tried them with leather work. I don't see why they wouldn't work and in fact I am going to look at more of my tools in a different light now. Thanks for the idea. I had a feeling it was something to do with masonry but wasn't sure. Maybe I could use it to really get in them tight corners... Thank you ALL for the help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
