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Sieves were used to separate stones and other matter from soil and/or compost.

Sieves were used to separate stones and other matter from soil and/or compost.

Rain King sprinklers were part of the Sunbeam line of the Chicago Flexible Shaft Co. The design was officially patented in 1925, but it had been in production as early as 1922. An adjustable hand wheel offered customers the option to lock in a…

These shears could have been used for cutting grass or edging lawns. The slanted cutting blades allowed the user to edge without stooping.

These shears could have been used for hedge cutting or lawn edging. One handle is missing.

Billhooks were used in pruning, clearning heavy brush, and maintaining hedges.

Billhooks were used in pruning, clearing heavy brush, and maintaining hedges.

Pike poles are also called pick poles. They are used by loggers and firefighters. This is possibly a row maker, or ridger.

Pike poles are also called pick poles. They are used by loggers and firefighters. This is possibly a row maker, or ridger.

A cant hook is a logging tool consisting of a wooden handle with a movable metal hook at one end called a dog. It is used for handling and turning logs and cants (squared logs). The cant hook has a blunt tip, often bearing teeth.