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Assistive tools were used by craftsmen and artisans to ensure precision and achieve the desired output. This liner tool from the collection is an example of such tools used by carpenters, craftsmen, and artisans to ensure the precise marking or scoring of straight lines on wood surfaces and other materials. It is a simple machine that features a flanged, spool-like or disc-like component, which functions like a wheel pulley to hold the lining thread used for marking straight lines. Some variations of the tool feature more intricate wood carvings, with some even depicting anthropomorphic figures.