Log peeler

The log peeler was used in carpentry work to rough up wood. The tool, held with both hands on their respective handles, had the blade placed in contact with the wood. It was drawn toward the chest in a straight motion, pressing downward to remove layers of wood and make the surface smoother and more even. This tool was essential for preparing logs prior to more precise processing. Used primarily in the carpenter's workshop, the log peeler was a traditional tool associated with 20th-century craft practices.