What am I?
1. I am about 10 centimetres long and was probably purchased between 1880 and 1900.
2. I was useful in every home especially if a home handyman lived there.
3. I was probably found near the hammers and saws.
4. I worked best on wood.
5. I helped nails and screws do their job.

Last week's answer?

The vacuum unit from an old Victory milking machine.