Shoe float. Float head is curved and rectangular with three sets of blades so float cuts in both directions. Shaft has a square cross-section, which is inserted into a turned wood handle. This joint is reinforced with a steel ferrule with a cast iron ferrule reinforcing that. Handle has a flat butt.
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Shaker Museum File, Float. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=22259. Accessed on October 18, 2024
