Oval-shaped block of maple with sides that round slightly inward toward the top. 3/16" diameter hole drilled into center of one side and one end, 3/4" below top. Top covered with heavy leather glued to some sort of black composite backing which is fastened to the block with iron nails. 3/4" square tapered mortise in bottom brushed with iron or steel.
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Shaker Museum Pattern, Woodworking. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=1225. Accessed on September 24, 2024
