Arkansas Stone Sharpening and Honing Wheel.
It was originally used for sharpening leather shiving knives. Donated to the Museum by the Chambers Belt Co., Phoenix, Arizona. Powering the wheel is an O & S vertical steam engine built by Orr and Semblower Co.,
The engine is owned by Dave Denny
Shown here is Fred Rathbun using the wheel. During the shows, Fred Rathbun sharpens knives for a donation to the Museum.

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