Can you guess the October mystery tool?
Here’s the October Mystery Tool. Can you figure out what it was used for? The object is 74.5 inches long, 19 inches wide, and three inches thick.
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, October 30, 2026. We will reveal the correct answer on Sunday, November 1st. Good luck!
Submission Form
For information, visit landisvalleymuseum.org.
Answer to the September Mystery Tool Revealed!
Jennifer Royer, curator at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, says that this is a drag saw, A drag saw would have been used to split shingles.
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Used for turning logs or wooden beams or large objects.