gimblett maker

[sheri]

I know there is a knowledgab le person on the forum who can tell me what a gimblett maker is please?
And I assume a stamper would be a man who stamps marks or logos on metal?
Thank you
Sheri

 

[archierod]

I think it is a gimlet. this is a bodging tool for making holes in sails

 

[mikejee]

A gimblett is a tool for boring holes, a bit like an old style corkscrew, with a handle at right angles to the shaft
Mike

 

[BernardR]

I used to use one for making holes in my conkers.

Description

 

[BernardR]

A Stamper may have been a stamper out of metal objects - possibly using a Flypress

 

[Sparkhill Lad]

The site below is a good reference tool for old occupations I have found.

Good luck

https://rmhh.co.uk/occup/index.html

 

[BernardR]

Jean Look Here

 

[sheri]

thank you all so much - really appreciate your help.
Sheri