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Comment on Carpenter’s Tool Chest Made with Care by Samuel

Samuel — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:17:46 +0000

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Comment on Mystery Tool Of The Week by Jane

Jane — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:47:45 +0000

Hi Valerie,
Can you send some photos? I have many reference books to help. Be sure to include any marks such as maker name.
Jane

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Comment on Carpenter’s Tool Chest Made with Care by Jane

Jane — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:05:47 +0000

Unfortunately the market for tool chests is not as good as it was a couple of years ago. I have seen boxes such as mine sell for $300-$400 at auction, but I have had this one for more than a year now and no one seems to want to pay more than $100. If you sell it on eBay, you will have to deal with shipping it and the cost of that will discourage bidders. I think a better choice would be to put it in a shop on consignment or offer it to an auctioneer. Presentation in a nice setting (store) will help get a better price and you won’t have to ship it.

Comment on A Tool Gift by pes 2009

pes 2009 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:47:53 +0000

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Comment on Economy is getting better by Richard Slaney

Richard Slaney — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:57:41 +0000

I was very happy to buy this “Darling, Brown & Sharpe” Pocket Vernier Caliper from Jane & Mike Butler. My hobby is exploring the history of the Brown & Sharpe company and I occasionallly buy examples of the company’s early machinist tools. The tools I buy help me in building time lines that show how a particular tool changed over time. This example of the Pocket Vernier Caliper was made c1895. The original owner, “F. E. Warner,” has skillfully engraved his name on the tool. The tool sits in an original leather covered case. My transaction with Jane & Mike Butler was especially satisfying because I was buying from folks who sincerely appreciate the history of early tools. Rick Slaney, Pawtucket, RI.

Comment on Mystery Tool Of The Week by Ray

Ray — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:02:12 +0000

Top tool is a screwdriver from early 1900 or late 1800. I have 5 of them and currently looking for the small one to complete my set. I have seen some that been weld to heads of hammers! This one looks like it been cut down. You can find some in military supply depots!I have seen one at a swap meets for about $8.00.

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Comment on Mystery Tool Of The Week by Steve LaSala

Steve LaSala — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:37:18 +0000

The flat lever looks like it is meant to be pushed by the operator’s foot, while the jaws are obviously made to wedge under something. My guess it that this is some kind of puller for big spikes, perhaps railroad spikes, as they would be down on the ground. Put the jaws around the head of the spike, step on the pedal to lock on, and rock the handle back and forth.

Comment on Mystery Tool Of The Week by ron logan

ron logan — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:09:51 +0000

interesting site ., have put on my favourites , will get my thinking cap on regards mystery objects and tools regards ron logan