Recent content by Marco84

I have that same blocking hammer, pictured in the middle, stamped "375". Does anyone know the name of the manufacturer?

Re: Forget about tool brand debates, a n00b should focus on skill, method, & techniqu Can't beat the age old adage "measure twice, cut once"

That is a serious haul. You did very well there!

Well here is the hammer following a couple of coats of primer and then the finished article. Personally I am very happy with how it turned out and can't wait to put it to work.

I will definitely keep a lookout for the socket for you. Whilst not a socket I did find these whilst searching through the container of drill bits pictured in my original post.

Don't recognise those as being Vaughan Bros. productions. Here are a couple examples of the Eagle Brand wrenches I am familiar with.

Local Aldi store had 3M precision oil pens this morning for £2·99. Seemed like a good price so I grabbed a couple.

Thanks Jeff

The adjustable wrench is Bahco, Sweden and the pipe wrench is a Blackbird made by Garrington. Eagle brand tools were produced in Willenhall an industrial town about half an hours drive from where I live. They were produced by Vaughan Bros you can read some history here...

Recently built a workbench for my single garage and am currently using caberdeck flooring for a top. Keeping a look out for some oak or beech worktop offcuts on eBay

I too would love to see some pics of your grandfathers tools.

I'll keep a look out for you. Will sort the sockets this afternoon.

Thanks for the link North. I don't think my model is any different and you are correct the ends will not simply unscrew. Are Thor brand hammers easily obtained in Norway? The factory is only a 3/4 hr drive from where I live

Thanks for the tip. Never occurred to me to try and unscrew the ends

Appreciate your comments. Thought it would look cool with a black enamel finish similar to how it would have been originally. Each to their own I guess. I have inherited quite a collection of tools many of which will simply be cleaned and put in my tool box ready for use.