Off Topic The Hand Tool thread

[garry3]

I have heard some mixed reviews on these 151 knock offs so I thought I would drop this in here. Probably several outfits making them.

 

[phantomknives]

I have heard some mixed reviews on these 151 knock offs so I thought I would drop this in here. Probably several outfits making them.

bought one off wish, absolute worst thing ever, it wasnt even a 151, it was a flat bottom 63 an had the worst milling/grinding done, it didnt even fit together right

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Made myself an O1 sewing awl.

 

[garry3]

Made myself an O1 sewing awl.

That's a dandy. So many uses for an awl. I have several and my wife liked my last one(vintage) more than I did I guess because she hasn't returned it.

 

[Square_peg]

Made myself an O1 sewing awl.

Nice big grip for punching your hard plastic.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

It's just for following up on pre-punched holes from a diamond chisel, but I had a nice big chunk of scrap hickory kicking around and I figured I might as well make it as sturdy as possible if I was gonna' bother making the thing at all.

 

[Turbo4x4]

 

[Brian Rust]

Yesterday I found this stanley #80 all original including the iron. It works beautifully. The the “made in USA” saw set. I like the pistol grip style ones best so if I see them I get them.



On Black Friday my local wood craft store had a 10 % off your whole purchase sale. So I got this saw rasp and some carving chisels. This saw rasp is one of my new favorite tools. For handle it is amazing. And shaping wood in general. It will wok on soft metals too I do wish one side had a half round but hey it still works super good!!!

 

[Square_peg]

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I like the slip handles because they're easy to disassemble for packing. I'll sometimes head out with just the steel and cut a tapered handle to fit when I get to my site.

Those are easy to file and re-sharpen. Look closely to keep both cutting edges at the same angle. Test your newly filed edge by drilling a small block of clean medium soft wood. If one edge is pulling a larger shaving then file that edge down until both edges cut the same. It's fast and easy. And they cut like a dream when sharp.

The odd shaped one looks like a bung cutter.

 

[Turbo4x4]

The odd shaped one looks like a bung cutter.

Yes, this cutter for the barrels production, France, 19th c.

 

[rjdankert]

"Tools of the Trades" is a permanent exhibition of more than 600 tools used by the trades common to Wilton and neighboring towns in Connecticut in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Donated by Walter R.T. Smith, a master builder, the tools were drawn from his more than 4,000-piece collection.

Video produced for the Wilton Historical Society by Paul Lin Media LLC © 2012


Bob

 

[I'mSoSharp]

Picked these up yesterday & have no idea whether they had a use or were a toy/model.

Whatever, they appear to be hand made & lovely

 

[KillerGriller]

Another pull from my auction pile:

10-12" Draw Knife - shabbily rehandled on one side, dull as cheese pizza, and no markings what-so-ever. I'm not sure about the prominent wear in the center of the blade, it's not bent or chipped, just worn there...I hope it's salvageable....

 

[junkenstien]

 

[Miller '72]

That's great and looks amazing. Great score

Love that it's out of NY.

 

[junkenstien]

Thanks,love the name of the town.Think it’s native or for a large woman fondly remembered?

 

[KillerGriller]

Two more fun old hammers:

A Dunlop(?) ball peen

and a Grays with an upside down head and nice handle, not sure what kind of hammer it is though....

 

[A17]

Dunlap was a line of tools by Sears. Pretty sweet that it has it's original handle.

 

[ithinkverydeeply]

NOS Mann Exge Tool Company, Rapi-Digger.

I’m glad I found this tiny digging/trenching tool made by Mann. I plan to incorporate it in an upcoming bushcraft axe sling that I am making.

1958 Hardware Age magazine ad.

 

[Yankee Josh]

NOS Mann Exge Tool Company, Rapi-Digger.

I’m glad I found this tiny digging/trenching tool made by Mann. I plan to incorporate it in an upcoming bushcraft axe sling that I am making.

1958 Hardware Age magazine ad.

That is frigging awesome! Box n paper work and everything. That's a really great find, congrats!