what is this (possibly woodworking) tool?

[ydna]

A friend has aquired this tool. We don't know what it is for, we think some kind of woodworking. Does anyone know what it is? Can you explain how to use it?

 

[uniballer]

holding stamps for metal, or helps make circles?

 

[Acosi151]

Pencil sharpener

 

[uniballer]

Pencil sharpener

dam missed that one, but also saw the square taper end like hand drills had?

 

[Acosi151]

dam missed that one, but also saw the square taper end like hand drills had?

I was just guessing.. quick google shows that it's actually a:
E.C. STEARNS Patent hollow auger complete with depth stop

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You're right.. it goes on a hand drill and I'm right it works kind of like a pencil sharpener

 

[jcbrew]

Believe that is a tenon cutter, used by chair makers etc., chucked into a brace.

 

[kingston]

Hollow auger commonly used by chair makers but more commonly by wheelwrights.

 

[slip knot]

I'd vote For a dowel rod maker/groover, but the tenon cutter could possibly fit as well.

 

[ydna]

Thanks for the suggestions all. I can see it being used to turn down a dowel to a smaller size if the blade was advanced a bit into the wood. It has a backstop too.

 

[cnc-me]

Chucker