Vtg Japanese Straight Line Marking Tool for Carpentry 

This is a vintage Japanese carpentry tool used for marking straight lines for woodworking. It has an ink pot and a spinning wheel.
The thread is coiled on the wheel and black ink or Sumi is added into the ink pot. The thread is then pulled out through the ink, stretched taut over a surface, and snapped to leave behind a straight, easy-to-see line.

• Wood, metal
• C1930
• Item weight: 250 grams
• Packed weight: 500 grams
• Approx. 20 cm long x 7.5 cm wide x 7.5 cm tall.
• Good condition considering its age. Discoloration. Ink residue inside pot. Scratches. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

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