Can you guess the April mystery tool?
Here’s the April Mystery Tool—can you figure out what it was used for?
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 Monday, April 27, 2026. The correct answer will be revealed on Friday, May 1st. Good luck!
Submission Form
For information, visit landisvalleymuseum.org.
Answer to the March Mystery Tool Revealed!
Jennifer Royer, museum curator at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, says this is a leather draw gauge, 5.75” long, with a brass-and-wood handle and a 5.5” sliding iron measuring bar, used to cut strips of leather. In 0.0625”- high, bold letters, the word “I. ADAMS” is engraved, and underneath, in non-bold letters, “PHILADA”.
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Old fashioned wrench. Like you use locking pliers today.
Remove a horseshoe tool.