fudge wheel

noun

A shoemaker's tool used for neatening the double stitches on the welt.

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Meanings

nounfudge wheel (plural fudge wheels)

plural fudge wheels

  1. A shoemaker's tool used for neatening the double stitches on the welt.

    The fudge wheel should be used around the edge of sole to give the job a finished appearance.

    2017, F. L. West, How To Repair Shoes
    1 more example

    you will be able to set a nice, regular stitch by placing the awl carefully into each mark made by the fudge wheel.

    1895, Paul N. Hasluck, Boot Making and Mending
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Chicago

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