Recent content by HondoMan

tytower, you are correct! I used a copper brush and cleaned the end of the rod. It is copper and after doing more research you are 100% correct. It is a soldiering tool used by metal workers. I also looked at caulking irons. Seems to me this is not them. While there is a similarity...

Thank you bobadame! Very helpful!

tytower, thank you very much for your thoughts. I will take an attempt at the soldier tool and see what happens. And you are the second person to say a caulking iron. Seems that is so. Thanks and have a nice weekend.

I wonder if the second set of tools might be hole punches or a tool to align holes. They are all nearly the same width, but of different lengths.

Thanks Provincial. The top tool I was also thinking about carpets so that might be. Your point on the long handled needles also is quite sound. Thanks for taking time to supply and opinion.

The remainder of the tools I easily recognize and have already used them in my leatherworking. But these last photos simply show the unique tools (to me at least) that were inside the tool box. I've never used such large needles and know of no Sattler's who do. This is why I am also thinking...

Not sure why this was included when my wife purchased this toolbox. To me it is not a tool. Appears to have belonged to an old printer. But I am not entirely sure. Anyone have an idea?

I have truly no clue as to what this is. From the holes on one side, it could be attached to a wall or board with screws or nails. Other than that...?

This one, I was thinking, could be used to pull nails from the soles of shoes and boots. Perhaps not.

This tool reminds me of what might be used to turn an underground valve on. If so, I'm curious as to why it's in such a toolbox. Most likely not for that. These things are not only old but quite interesting.

Someone suggested a compass for these. I again do not think so. Both have needles or pins. One does have two slots, but a pencil cannot go straight through as the holes do not line up. One, the pin goes through the bottom, the other not. Quite interesting this one.

I believe this to be a wrench or spanner(?) of some type. Anyone with a more sound thought?

Someone suggested this tool might have to do with soldiering. I think not. The tip does not move and I believe the entire rod is steel. There are markings at the tip 'EZ', if that helps.

Completely unsure of these. Some are silver and some a copper colour and the lengths vary. There is a total of 21.

Item with the wooden handle.