Vintage tool storage or display

[J.A.F.E.]

Plus I have a tune up set hanging on the wall.

 

[J.A.F.E.]

I also framed a couple pieces. The little screwdriver belonged to my grandfather and the wrench is about to celebrate 100 year birthday.

 

[paulsomlo]

I made the decision years ago to collect and use mostly vintage tools. I've found that to really enjoy and use them they need to be accessible yet not interfere with other productive work. To keep from constant dusting everything most of my "dirty" work is done in a separate covered area just off the main shop.

I also put fixed casters on equipment that needs to move out for use like in the wood working area. Good dust collection helps there. The grand kids play in the shop, supervised, all the time and love it. Ed.

Six lathes? Or is it seven?

 

[snapmom]

I just like speeders, started with one, then I found a different model. I know I will never finish, but the hunt has been fun. These are all snap on or made by snap on. No dups

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

Six lathes? Or is it seven?

Ha, you made me go through the pics to count. I believe there are seven showing in the pics counting a jeweler's lathe and a bit of the headstock of a Barnes. There are a couple others squirreled away including another Barnes. Only five are currently capable of operating. Newest of the bunch is the green Hardinge TL from '42. Oldest would be mid late 1800's.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I just like speeders, started with one, then I found a different model. I know I will never finish, but the hunt has been fun. These are all snap on or made by snap on. No dups

I don't think you are missing many!

 

[Patrick Eubanks]

I just like speeders, started with one, then I found a different model. I know I will never finish, but the hunt has been fun. These are all snap on or made by snap on. No dups

That’s incredible. Who knew there were 1000 different snappy speeders

 

[Patrick Eubanks]

That’s incredible. Who knew there were 1000 different snappy speeders

Show some more pics of your stuff

 

[Smokeshow69]

I displays use my Proto/ plomb collection in the garage via the tool boards and also have tools that don’t have places on the boards in the roller stacks. I also have a smattering of Blackhawk in a non pictured Caterpillar top chest. I also have a barrister book case in my house where I display items of my choosing. Usually they have a theme. The current theme is plomb/ Proto tools and cardboard boxes and also cool automotive parts/americana. The tool board wall picture is old. I now have 4 more and am at a point where I need to remove some to make room for others. As in I actually have one in the mail coming to me now. But I love the tool boards and enjoy filling them up! I also have a bunch of craftsman carry boxes on a shelf in the ceiling of my garage.

 

[Steven 33]

I displays use my Proto/ plomb collection in the garage via the tool boards and also have tools that don’t have places on the boards in the roller stacks. I also have a smattering of Blackhawk in a non pictured Caterpillar top chest. I also have a barrister book case in my house where I display items of my choosing. Usually they have a theme. The current theme is plomb/ Proto tools and cardboard boxes and also cool automotive parts/americana. The tool board wall picture is old. I now have 4 more and am at a point where I need to remove some to make room for others. As in I actually have one in the mail coming to me now. But I love the tool boards and enjoy filling them up! I also have a bunch of craftsman carry boxes on a shelf in the ceiling of my garage.

I got tons of stuff that would fill some gaps in those feel free to message me if interested

 

[Steven 33]

I just like speeders, started with one, then I found a different model. I know I will never finish, but the hunt has been fun. These are all snap on or made by snap on. No dups

How new do you go? I'm sure I have some that you don't have there

 

[four.cycle]

@Smokeshow69 - watch for a package. Might be able to fill a hole or two there.

 

[Smokeshow69]

@Smokeshow69 - watch for a package. Might be able to fill a hole or two there.

Thanks BK! That’s very nice of you

 

[snapmom]

How new do you go? I'm sure I have some that you don't have there

It depends: the odd ones there is no cut off. Reg mass produced, post 60, I have a few, but would rather save my dollars for older ones.

 

[four.cycle]

Thanks BK! That’s very nice of you

I had to pilfer a couple of the "PROTO LOS ANGELES" pieces to complete a crappy Craftsman set, but... I'm fairly confident there's something in there that will fill a hook.

*(still scratchin' my head trying to figure out HOW I ended up short on 1/4" drive 9/32" sockets, but.... )

 

[d42jeep]

I collect hand tools related to drilling holes, especially bit braces, breast drills, and hand drills. I like to display them, and I copied another tool collector's method of displaying bit braces--hand them on closet rod. Each one takes up less than 5 or 6 inches of linear rod, and they are high enough to be out of the way but still reachable. I use pegboard for breast drills because it was cheap and easy and fast. I can run the closet rod all around the room, and get a lot of tools out where I can see and find them.

The breast drill is either a Fray or a Stanley made after Stanley purchased Fray. The little tab that folds down and locks the small gear to keep the chuck from turning when changing bits is the distinguishing feature. It should clean up okay and be usable.

You correctly IDed the breast drill that I found on Saturday on the GJ thread.
I did a little cleaning of the rusty parts and lubed the lube points. It is quite smooth in operation now. I like the two speed feature.
-Don

 

[WisJim]

Looks good!

 

[d42jeep]

Thanks. I am planning to use your closet rod method in my basement to display some braces.
-Don

 

[Smokeshow69]

Scored this vintage late 40's Proto Los Angeles point of sale tool panel off the bay. These hung in auto parts stores and hardware stores and were used to market proto tools. I can fill most of it up with the correct tools. It's a mixture of drive tools for 3/8 and 1/2 sockets, ratchets and extensions. Look at those prices! Measures 12"x24". I have 17 total proto point of sale panels of various tool types and am always looking for more