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Sail maker's tool DUNIH 263.2

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Sail maker's tool

Seam smoother, wooden tool used by a sail maker. Made of laburnum with a plain shaft and triangular shaped head. Canvas is prone to springing back so hard folds need to be created. The sail maker would fold the canvas to the size required and then run the seam smother along this fold applying pressure evenly.

Number: DUNIH 263.2
Name: Sail maker's tool
Date: Not Specified
Location: On Display