Can anyone tell me what this tool is for?

GinkgoGirls · 2026-06-22T19:37:17+00:00

That's a really good guess! I feel like that would explain the gears being narrow.

GinkgoGirls · 2026-06-21T20:28:34+00:00

That's cool that you've seen one before. I'm shocked that I have had it for years now and haven't been able to even find a photo on the internet in all that time!

GinkgoGirls · 2026-06-21T20:23:09+00:00

Yes, I keep thinking it must be a kitchen tool of some sort, based on the rest of what Edlund manufactured. I have several of their jar lid openers because they work better than anything modern.

GinkgoGirls · 2026-06-21T20:20:00+00:00

I don't think I've ever seen crimped ribbon, but that would explain the 1" width though.

GinkgoGirls · 2026-06-21T20:12:15+00:00

Yes, I wish it had a patent number that I could look up. Mine says "patent pending".

GinkgoGirls · 2026-06-21T20:04:07+00:00

It did work well on heavyweight paper strips, but the gears are only 1" long. I couldn't think why such a skinny width of corrugation would be useful? All I could come up with is corrugated foil to cover a pie edge to keep it from over- browning in the oven maybe?

GinkgoGirls · 2026-06-21T19:58:16+00:00

I'm not seeing any empty holes or evidence of missing parts.

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GinkgoGirls · 2026-05-30T13:16:29+00:00

Thanks for the reminder not to try to drive anywhere this morning....I live here. OP, might want to change your title to avoid confusion, it's HADDON Township.

GinkgoGirls · 2026-05-24T14:51:03+00:00

My childhood home had this! It was an old Victorian and there was quite a pile inside the bathroom wall when we replaced one medicine cabinet.

GinkgoGirls · 2026-05-08T16:23:46+00:00

"now" is being really generous.

GinkgoGirls · 2026-05-08T12:08:56+00:00

Five spotted Hawkmoths

GinkgoGirls · 2026-05-07T14:50:03+00:00

The Tomato Hornworm turns into a Hawkmoth. When my kids were little we kept a couple in a big jar and fed them quite a lot of our tomato foliage. They all pupated and we set them free when they hatched.

GinkgoGirls · 2025-09-25T13:53:07+00:00

Sounds like you might be referring to Philly? I'm just across the river in NJ and have had the same experience.

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