lwhiway

quote:how would a tree stump be utilised?

Find a nice sized diameter tree stump with a flat cut good end. Hog out the stump/wood to the shape/dish that you need and start hammering/dapping in. Like all have said already, the secret to working your copper is in keeping it in the annealed state.

FWIW, it's laying on quilted paper towels in the first pic for sure. Assuming from that point I would say
4 1/2" to 5" outside to outside the hooks.

LW

Seein's how I've lurked since Sept 05, guess it's time I posted and become active on this forum. I've gained more than my fair share of knowledge here, reading and keeping up with the threads, so it's time I shared as well.

This was posted by a friend on SFT and as yet we haven't been able to identify with any certainty as to what it is called, what it was used for and/or how it worked in it's day.

Any help would be appreciated in identifying it.

LW