SUMITSUBO 1800s ANTIQUE JAPANESE CARPENTERS TOOL PLUMB CHALK STRING LINE WOOD

The object is a Sumitsubo, a traditional Japanese carpenter's tool used for marking straight lines. Carved wood 1800s It consists of an inkpot and a reel with a thread. The thread is soaked in ink and then stretched and snapped against the wood to leave a straight line. Sumitsubo are often made of wood and can be ornately carved. They can be antique and are sometimes collected for their craftsmanship. The tool is still used today in woodworking and carpentry Secure packaging with same or next day shipping