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Can anyone identify this tool please? (Original Post) Croney Apr 2024 OP
Apple peeler? n/t Mister Ed Apr 2024 #1
I thought that too. viva la Apr 2024 #9
The little loop with the wing nut does the peeling (you can't see the blade in this shot) usonian Apr 2024 #13
That's pretty sleek. viva la Apr 2024 #15
Apple peeler. I have one and love it. MOMFUDSKI Apr 2024 #2
Apple/Potato peeler/corer ?? eppur_se_muova Apr 2024 #3
Looks like a hand cranked apple corer. dhol82 Apr 2024 #4
Apple/potato peeler? LoisB Apr 2024 #5
Thank you all!!! Croney Apr 2024 #6
Don't know but GREAT FIND! Think. Again. Apr 2024 #7
https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/old-fashioned-apple-peeler-and-corer/ sop Apr 2024 #8
All that to peel an apple? Sanity Claws Apr 2024 #10
It's the Rube Goldberg apple peeler.. yorkster Apr 2024 #11
I have one, its a pain to bring out for 1 apple. Srkdqltr Apr 2024 #12
My mom used one when making a bunch of pies. nilram Apr 2024 #14
Absolutly Srkdqltr Apr 2024 #18
Once saw a photo of a collection of old apple peelers 4dog Apr 2024 #16
Just a hunch but it might be an apple peeler. twodogsbarking Apr 2024 #17

viva la

(3,720 posts)
9. I thought that too.
Thu Apr 25, 2024, 02:27 PM
Apr 2024

Where is the blade to peel though?

I had one of these, but I could never get it to work efficiently. Gave it away to a friend who used it no problem. I am the problem.

usonian

(13,470 posts)
13. The little loop with the wing nut does the peeling (you can't see the blade in this shot)
Thu Apr 25, 2024, 03:02 PM
Apr 2024

and the loop at the left side does the coring.

I found this, no doubt at a thrift store. From Starfrit.

All plastic, with visible gears. A mechanical marvel.



Shown with blade guard in place.

nilram

(2,954 posts)
14. My mom used one when making a bunch of pies.
Thu Apr 25, 2024, 03:30 PM
Apr 2024

Would probably be worth it for even one or two pies.

4dog

(518 posts)
16. Once saw a photo of a collection of old apple peelers
Thu Apr 25, 2024, 03:48 PM
Apr 2024

of this general principle. Easily dozens, all different. Probably late 19th to early 20th century.

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