Questions tagged [tool-identification]
For questions asking for help figuring out the name of or purpose of a known tool. Images are recommended.
23
questions
3
votes
1answer
55 views
Plastic sheet for drawing to prevent smudging
I've seen countless graphite/pencil artists use a transparent plastic sheet that they place their hand on to prevent smudging of the picture they draw. Exactly what is this called, and can you buy ...
4
votes
2answers
101 views
What is this tool (looking like half a birds beak on a shaft with a handle) for?
Found this tool while cleaning out a workshop close to the sea, but what is it for and what's its name? I've guessed it's something for knotting, but can't find a reference on how to use it (it might ...
9
votes
2answers
148 views
Why are needles designed for sewing thick canvas or heavy leather three-edged?
Needles designed for sewing thick canvas or heavy leather (e.g. on a traditional sailing ship) have a triangular point, see example 1 and example 2. (These needles are sometimes also called “rigging ...
3
votes
1answer
54 views
Tools for etching leather?
There’s this artist who I absolutely love, and they etch leather using a tool I am not familiar with. I want to get into this style of art and was wondering if you had any ideas! There is a pic ...
2
votes
1answer
49 views
What is this long free arm machine called?
This post about sewing tubes without a presser foot or feed dogs suggests using a specialized machine.
What is the second machine in Elmy's answer here called?
1
vote
0answers
37 views
Trying to find a specific, sable hair watercolor brush, plastic/resin handle [closed]
My grandfather, Ed Maryon, painted watercolors professionally, and was both Dean and Chair of Fine Arts at the University of Utah. When I was younger, I was fortunate enough to have some private ...
3
votes
1answer
254 views
Paperweights used to hold down Art, Posters, or Maps for framing
My local frame shop uses weighted leather discs to lay prints out flat.
These paper weights are essential for keeping rolled posters flat on a table. I can also see them being used in the map / ...
9
votes
3answers
4k views
Can someone tell me the purpose of this multi-tool?
I just got this in the mail (see picture below). I’m just not sure if it’s a good idea to give it to my 14 year old (at the time of his next birthday) nephew.
In the mean time, could someone tell me ...
7
votes
4answers
220 views
Can any leather crafters tell me what tool this is?
My friend began taking up leatherwork. This tool came in a kit he bought. We know what everything else is except for this piece, and a reverse Google image search came up short. Just showed us bullets ...
2
votes
0answers
76 views
Need help identifying this antique ruler (50 Centimeter) with "S & C" stamp [closed]
Is there anyone that would be able to remember if he ever seen this stamp or initial somewhere ?
I have done research for over a year now, with only one unsuccessful conclusion but probable theory.
...
2
votes
1answer
128 views
What kind of triangle / ruler is shown in this video?
https://youtu.be/p8LBr6cZPuY?t=530
At roughly the timestamp above the architect uses an odd looking metal straightedge and I was wondering what it was called. I thought it was a regular architect's ...
3
votes
2answers
230 views
Whats is the mm equivalent of US / old UK knitting needles?
When converting from US or old UK knitting needle sizes to mm, what are the conversions for these?
5
votes
2answers
213 views
What type of screw head shape is this?
I’m trying to search for this screw but cannot find a comparable head shape. I know it’s an Allen/hex, but I’m talking about the overall shape, it’s like a ‘reverse button-head’, or ‘anti-pan head’?
I ...
2
votes
1answer
118 views
What is this antique thing? [closed]
It's very light weight and folds nearly flat. My first thought is that it's a temporary holder for skeins of yarn used in a weaving factory. There was some kind of circular object tacked to one of the ...
3
votes
1answer
113 views
What are these colored tabs in my art supply kit?
I got an art kit as a gift and have been going through the different art utensils and came across the picture below. I lost the paper which outlined how many of each art tool were given, however I ...
2
votes
2answers
590 views
What is a good set of tools for a beginner in leather working?
I've always wanted to craft a small bag out of leather for myself, and I've seen so many different tools to use for leather.
For a beginner, what types of tools would you recommend?
Are there any ...
5
votes
1answer
86 views
What is the difference between miniature and standard brushes?
I'm looking at Winsor and Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable brush and found online the standard series and the miniature one.
I'm not sure if the difference is in the the stable or in the holding part.
5
votes
1answer
384 views
What is this palette knife called, and where could I find it?
I have this palette knife and need a new one, but I can't find one. What would this palette knife be called? Better yet, do you know who might have made it?
It was a gift, and the label has well and ...
12
votes
1answer
447 views
What is this tool in my sewing kit?
I found this tool in my sewing kit, and I wanted to know what it is.
It is a couple of inches (centimetres) long. It has two metal prongs on one end and one of them has a plastic ball protecting the ...
6
votes
3answers
572 views
What is the name of this sliding collapsing square tool?
I am trying to find a tool I had a long time ago. Uses probably range from locating to measuring. Could be used for anything really, drawing to wood carving.
The device is expandable. In its initial ...
4
votes
3answers
2k views
What do you call these snips/shears?
The tool on the left is a Wezsnip. They call it an easy snip utility shear. Almost identical tools on the web are called...
Craft snip, Multi snip, Garden tools scissors.
Very similar ones are called.....
10
votes
3answers
1k views
What is the name of these "offset" nibs and pens?
I was looking into pen nib preventative maintenance and found a couple of pictures that I didn't understand. The first we see the nib on top is not the same as the rest as it has a crooked body.
...
12
votes
1answer
676 views
What is this small hand held cutter?
I was liberating some old hand tools from my grandfather's shop again, before grandma throws them in the garbage, and found some more interesting things. This cutting tool was one of them.
The ...