Antique Farmhouse Wood T Auger Drill, Barn Beam Drill

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This is an antique or vintage T-handle wood auger, also known as a barn beam drill or timber frame auger.
… Read more This is an antique or vintage T-handle wood auger, also known as a barn beam drill or timber frame auger.
These tools were commonly used for boring large holes in heavy timbers during construction, such as in post and beam barn building.
The design, featuring a solid center and single spiral, was a common type in the late 19th century.
This features a hand-hewn wooden handle and a wrought iron or drill bit. See less