Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:45 am
I would tend to agree with that FRJ. 
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Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:09 pm
Nice pliers, Joe. I have never seen those before.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:14 pm
Some tools I inherited from grandfather. Late 1800’s to early 1900’s.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:40 pm
Who made the axes and hatchets for Blue Grass and also Craftsman? Thanks for all info.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:03 pm
Nice group!
The weird little knife is designed to be used when putting up old-style wallpaper. I have a Russell around here, somewhere. I guess like many trade knife styles, it was superseded by the box cutter/utility knife.
I wasn't allowed to use power tools until well into my teens, and was given a Millers' Falls 2-A when I was 10. Still use it regularly. Even though that model was a budget version with a zinc alloy frame, it's still going strong after nearly 60 years.
I still use a 133H regularly. I find the push motion is a little bit easier to control--especially when I'm up on a step stool holding what I'm putting up in one hand and trying to put the screw in with the other. It weighs little more than a standard bit-holding screwdriver, yet is faster than a ratcheting model.
You can buy an adapter that allows it to take standard 1/4 bits. I've regularly misplaced the handful of bits mine came with, and this allows me to retire them. Be sure to pick the right size. I didn't realize that Yankees came in several sizes, with the 133H being the smallest with a 7/32 shaft.
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/to ... em=24K0555
In fact, I just got mine out to hang the mount to a Shop Vac in my room (the Shark with a hose I used to use broke, the current vacuum is terrible when using the hose, and this one was like $30 at Walmart). Had to pull the old screw out of a wall anchor, and drill a new hole for it. The downward pressure provided by the Yankee allowed me to yank the old screw out without the anchor spinning.
The weird little knife is designed to be used when putting up old-style wallpaper. I have a Russell around here, somewhere. I guess like many trade knife styles, it was superseded by the box cutter/utility knife.
I wasn't allowed to use power tools until well into my teens, and was given a Millers' Falls 2-A when I was 10. Still use it regularly. Even though that model was a budget version with a zinc alloy frame, it's still going strong after nearly 60 years.
I still use a 133H regularly. I find the push motion is a little bit easier to control--especially when I'm up on a step stool holding what I'm putting up in one hand and trying to put the screw in with the other. It weighs little more than a standard bit-holding screwdriver, yet is faster than a ratcheting model.
You can buy an adapter that allows it to take standard 1/4 bits. I've regularly misplaced the handful of bits mine came with, and this allows me to retire them. Be sure to pick the right size. I didn't realize that Yankees came in several sizes, with the 133H being the smallest with a 7/32 shaft.
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/to ... em=24K0555
In fact, I just got mine out to hang the mount to a Shop Vac in my room (the Shark with a hose I used to use broke, the current vacuum is terrible when using the hose, and this one was like $30 at Walmart). Had to pull the old screw out of a wall anchor, and drill a new hole for it. The downward pressure provided by the Yankee allowed me to yank the old screw out without the anchor spinning.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:38 pm
Thanks Cody. I had no idea what that weird shape knife would be use for. !!!!!cody6268 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:03 pm Nice group!
The weird little knife is designed to be used when putting up old-style wallpaper. I have a Russell around here, somewhere. I guess like many trade knife styles, it was superseded by the box cutter/utility knife.
I wasn't allowed to use power tools until well into my teens, and was given a Millers' Falls 2-A when I was 10. Still use it regularly. Even though that model was a budget version with a zinc alloy frame, it's still going strong after nearly 60 years.
I still use a 133H regularly. I find the push motion is a little bit easier to control--especially when I'm up on a step stool holding what I'm putting up in one hand and trying to put the screw in with the other. It weighs little more than a standard bit-holding screwdriver, yet is faster than a ratcheting model.
You can buy an adapter that allows it to take standard 1/4 bits. I've regularly misplaced the handful of bits mine came with, and this allows me to retire them. Be sure to pick the right size. I didn't realize that Yankees came in several sizes, with the 133H being the smallest with a 7/32 shaft.
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/to ... em=24K0555
In fact, I just got mine out to hang the mount to a Shop Vac in my room (the Shark with a hose I used to use broke, the current vacuum is terrible when using the hose, and this one was like $30 at Walmart). Had to pull the old screw out of a wall anchor, and drill a new hole for it. The downward pressure provided by the Yankee allowed me to yank the old screw out without the anchor spinning.
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Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:53 am
I spent several hours the last couple of days cleaning up and sharpening the 8 WoodRiver chisels I bought last week. I'm pretty sure Helen Keller or Stevie Wonder sharpened them on a grinder. 
Good Lord, what a mess. I had to flatten the backs on each one, and then use sandpaper to clean up the edge and re-establish a 25 degree angle. Then I ran them through the water stones- 400, 1000, 3000, and 8000 grit. Then honed each one until they would pop hairs off my arm. It was a lot of work and they aren't perfect, but these chisels get pretty decent reviews..... I think I am really going to like using them.
Good Lord, what a mess. I had to flatten the backs on each one, and then use sandpaper to clean up the edge and re-establish a 25 degree angle. Then I ran them through the water stones- 400, 1000, 3000, and 8000 grit. Then honed each one until they would pop hairs off my arm. It was a lot of work and they aren't perfect, but these chisels get pretty decent reviews..... I think I am really going to like using them.Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 5:32 pm
Very nice chisels, Mike.
It's amazing what a sharp chisel can do for you especially in the harder woods.
It's amazing what a sharp chisel can do for you especially in the harder woods.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:12 am
Thanks Joe. I can attest to the fact that they are sharp! I was putting a coat of Johnson's paste wax on them this afternoon, and was on the very last one, the little 1/4" one. I was buffing the handle when the blade got away from me and I stabbed myself pretty good in between my fingers. Bled like a stuck pig. The wife patched me up, but it's kind of an awkward place to get a bandage to stick.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:17 am
Ouch!!
I hope that heals up well for you Mike.
Sharp tools are not very forgiving.
I hope that heals up well for you Mike.
Sharp tools are not very forgiving.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:27 am
Thanks Joe. There goes my career as a hand model.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 1:36 am
I'm not sure I'm buying that story 
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Could the truth really be that some other type of altercation took place and then a convenient cover story was used to cover up the facts of the altercation? 
.... The truth is out there! Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 2:42 am
lol - you caught me, dog! But you oughta see the other guy!
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:20 am
I knew it! You can't fool this 'Ol Dog 
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:52 pm
Found this pair of waterpump pliers, or as my Father called them (knuckle busters). This type of pliers were a forerunner of channel lock pliers. They were adjustable, but would slip when worn thus my Dad’s name for them. This pair must have been the economy level. Stamped from 3/32 sheet steel. I bought them for the stamp. Near new condition.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:10 pm
These look like they'd be handy as pocket pliers. I usually keep a pair of Knipex 125mm Cobras on me for heavier chores, and they seem like a modern equivalent, as they are smaller, yet open up wider than the littlest Channellocks. I can get my Cobras around a garden hose to loosen or tighten it.edgy46 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:52 pm Found this pair of waterpump pliers, or as my Father called them (knuckle busters). This type of pliers were a forerunner of channel lock pliers. They were adjustable, but would slip when worn thus my Dad’s name for them. This pair must have been the economy level. Stamped from 3/32 sheet steel. I bought them for the stamp. Near new condition.
Like the angle of attack and narrow profile of these. May start looking for a pair myself.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:36 pm
Found this with my Great-uncle George's (1890-1980) tools. A coiled wire screwdriver. He made a lot of tools but I don't know if he made that one. Neat little item, O'.
O'.Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:50 am
That is a neat little screwdriver.
Makes you wonder if George Schrade made it.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:16 am
That's true! J.O'.
J.O'.Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:13 pm
I thought I had something similar.
This one still has a decent tip.
This one still has a decent tip.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:26 pm
Those little wire screwdrivers are pretty cool. Haven't seen those before.
I was looking at Facebook Marketplace this morning, and saw this Delta Rockwell 14" bandsaw for $75 had just popped up. It was not too far from me, so I messaged the guy, and jumped in the truck. It works great, and just needs a little cleaning up. It dates to 1979. I will stick a 6" riser block in this one, and use it to resaw logs.
I was looking at Facebook Marketplace this morning, and saw this Delta Rockwell 14" bandsaw for $75 had just popped up. It was not too far from me, so I messaged the guy, and jumped in the truck. It works great, and just needs a little cleaning up. It dates to 1979. I will stick a 6" riser block in this one, and use it to resaw logs.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:38 am
Congrats for jumping on that nice tool, Mike. I'm sure you won't regret that buy.
You're putting together a nice little shop there.
You're putting together a nice little shop there.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:24 am
Good score, Mike! I wish I had space for a rig like that.
I wish I had space for a rig like that.Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:13 pm
Thanks guys.
Re: Cool Old Tools
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2023 1:33 am
I added a 6" riser block to one of my bandsaws today. The bandsaw is an old KFF Taiwan made 14" bandsaw that dates to 1983. I ordered the riser from Grizzly tools. I knew the pins on the riser would not line up with those on my saw, so I was prepared to do a little drilling and installing of new alignment pins.
The installation took me a couple of hours and went off without a hitch. The kit came with the riser block, and extended front and back blade guard, an extended upper blade guide bar, and a new longer 105 inch blade. I was a little worried that everything - the top and bottom wheels - were going to be out of alignment - but thankfully everything lined up and the saw works fine. This doubled my re-saw capacity from 6 inches up to 12 inches. I have some of the green paint left, so I will shoot the riser block sometime this week to match the rest of the bandsaw.
I have a lot of trees on my place - including oak and ash - and I have access to a lot of mesquite. It will be nice to be able to process some wider boards out of these logs now.
The installation took me a couple of hours and went off without a hitch. The kit came with the riser block, and extended front and back blade guard, an extended upper blade guide bar, and a new longer 105 inch blade. I was a little worried that everything - the top and bottom wheels - were going to be out of alignment - but thankfully everything lined up and the saw works fine. This doubled my re-saw capacity from 6 inches up to 12 inches. I have some of the green paint left, so I will shoot the riser block sometime this week to match the rest of the bandsaw.
I have a lot of trees on my place - including oak and ash - and I have access to a lot of mesquite. It will be nice to be able to process some wider boards out of these logs now.