Can you guess the December mystery tool?
Here’s the December Mystery Tool—can you figure out what it was used for? For reference, the object is 7 inches wide, 7 inches long, and 1.75 inches high.
If you think you know what it is, share your guess using the contact form below. Include your full name and the town where you live. Submissions are due by Friday, December 26, 2025. The correct answer will be revealed on Thursday, January 1. Good luck!
Submission Form
For information, visit landisvalleymuseum.org.
Answer to the November Mystery Tool Revealed!
Jennifer Royer, museum curator at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, says this is a washer and gasket cutter designed to cut washers and gaskets from leather, rubber, cork, graphite, fiber, copper, and other soft materials. The combination round and square shank permits use with a bit brace or hand drill. The cutter features two adjustable blades for making inner and outer diameter cuts. Henry Landis purchased this on December 21, 1935, from Reed’s Hardware Store for 35 cents.
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