Found in a Barn Cleanup: A Heavy Iron Tool With Jagged Teeth
became clear that this intriguing object was most likely an antique handheld corn sheller.
The Mystery Tool: Heavy Iron, Hinged, and Toothed
The tool is made entirely of iron, indicating it was built for durability and repeated use. It measures about 12 inches long and features a hinge at the center, allowing it to open and close like pliers. Along the inside curve of each arm are jagged teeth, approximately a quarter inch long, clearly designed to grip or strip material from an object.
Weighing roughly three pounds, the tool
