Off Topic The Hand Tool thread

[FLINT77]

so this is a curious little guy. I get the belt driven grinding wheel, but I'm having a hard time getting my head around what the utility is of a bench mounted drill. So the drill sits there and spins. then what? what am I missing?

also, what slides onto the tapered shaft on the opposite end?

 

[Yankee Josh]

A.m.

so this is a curious little guy. I get the belt driven grinding wheel, but I'm having a hard time getting my head around what the utility is of a bench mounted drill. So the drill sits there and spins. then what? what am I missing?

also, what slides onto the tapered shaft on the opposite end?

An early or "do it yourself" lathe? Pretty cool either way!

 

[Miller '72]

so this is a curious little guy. I get the belt driven grinding wheel, but I'm having a hard time getting my head around what the utility is of a bench mounted drill. So the drill sits there and spins. then what? what am I missing?

also, what slides onto the tapered shaft on the opposite end?

Just guesses...
Perhaps the chuck is there for a quick change of drill fitting brush heads..?
The tapered end looks threaded in the picture to me, perhaps a reamer of sorts or another method of attaching different grinding and buffing heads or bits..?

Either way, it's cool to see others...

2 Millers Falls.

The balance on the bench when yours would run might have been a battle with the custom attachments.

 

[Miller '72]

A.m.

An early or "do it yourself" lathe? Pretty cool either way!

I like the DIY lathe, great idea

 

[phantomknives]

so this is a curious little guy. I get the belt driven grinding wheel, but I'm having a hard time getting my head around what the utility is of a bench mounted drill. So the drill sits there and spins. then what? what am I missing?

also, what slides onto the tapered shaft on the opposite end?

i'd say lathe on both ends, one for metal and one for wood. it might have come with a set of centers for it, it would be a really nifty little set up to have on a bench

edit : not home made, here's another https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-belt-driven-grinder-polisher-1830544188

 

[tiguy7]

The taper is used to hold cloth or leather wheels. The drill chuck makes little sense since the bearings in the arbor are not thrust bearings.

 

[Miller '72]

Here is a tool marked Heller Made in USA weighing 2lbs.
I am not sure of its specific use...

Tuning fork? Lol!

 

[Fmont]

It's got to be some sort of puller, right? God I love mystery tools, gateway to learning something new.

 

[Agent_H]

It's got to be some sort of puller, right? God I love mystery tools, gateway to learning something new.

Is it some sort of bench holdfast?

 

[Miller '72]

It's got to be some sort of puller, right? God I love mystery tools, gateway to learning something new.

Is it some sort of bench holdfast?

I wish I knew. I assume, fearing to make an ass of u & me...agricultural, livestock even?
Concrete, masonry work?

 

[Agent_H]

I wish I knew. I assume, fearing to make an ass of u & me...agricultural, livestock even?
Concrete, masonry work?

Likely that as much as my offhand conjecture- it’s Heller so it’s well-Made regardless.

 

[I'mSoSharp]

Here is a tool marked Heller Made in USA weighing 2lbs.
I am not sure of its specific use...

Tuning fork? Lol!

It could be a Panel beaters dolly.

 

[Miller '72]

It could be a Panel beaters dolly.

I believe you are correct!
Thank you. I just ran with Autobody panel tool and discovered several makers of this tool, this is one example of the Autobody Spoon.

And the first image I found was this page here from the big ole internet...

Thank you I'mSoSharp

 

[Yankee Josh]

I bought this Wyoming red edge pick this morning.

It cleaned up real nice! You can see a #7 to the left of the stamp on the pick. It's not pounds it must just be a #7 pick.

I also got an old yankee screwdriver. Made prior to 1899. It's marked "Goodell Bro's". The company name changed to "Goodell-Pratt" in 1899.

And a J.H Williams & co wrench.

What I can't figure out is why the number 33 is stamped into the wrench. It's 15/16" and 1" neither of which corresponds with metric. Also a small "c" under it.

I love this old stuff!

 

[ithinkverydeeply]

Cool stuff!

 

[ithinkverydeeply]

Does anyone know what brand of tools are marked with this “I”?

 

[A17]

I'm kinda curious about that stamp myself.

 

[Meek1]

Bell systems puller and a Fulton flathead


Large Nicholson file


2 huge wood rasps


Not the most exciting weekend, but some small treasures all the same.

 

[Meek1]

 

[crbnSteeladdict]

Unusual, alternating teeth pattern is the reason it followed me home. It is 2 millimeter thick.
For the heck of it I just tried it on piece of dry branch: It eats wood like no tomorrow (It probably has never been used before).