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    Tuffy Screwdriver - Swallow Air Craft Co.

    Garage Sale Score... http://sabertoothowl.blogspot.com/2007/01/swallow-airplane-co.html
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    GMCo. Mfg. Inc.

    Jeweler's hammer? Found today at a garage sale with 7 other tools, paid $7 for all. Will post more tomorrow...
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    William Hjorth Co. Jamestown, NY

    I'm surprised there isn't a thread for this.. Sort of sketchy detail (and I'll admit I haven't tried really hard) on the web on this one. Found this in my son's pickup truck while replacing the bench seat a few weekends back.. The fairly decent seat was a really good junk yard find on an all...
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    Disston Torpedo Level

    I scored this Disston torpedo level at a flea market over the weekend.. The guy threw it in with a purchase of 5x mini license plates that Indiana had as key chains once upon a time (I will be posting a picture of them on the License Plate thread). Any ideas or thoughts "on the level"...
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    Sears (Dunlap?) 1/4" socket set

    I found this at a flea market yesterday, paid $5 for it. The kit looks almost brand new (I had to clean the years of crud off of the pouch). Interesting that the driver handle looks like the classic Dunlap, but has no Dunlap markings. The sockets are marked Made in USA. Also interesting, two...
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    What's It? P S Stubs

    I got this for a buck at a local flea market on Sunday.. Not sure what it is. PS Stubs appears to be an early British tool maker similar to LS Starrett or Brown and Sharpe.. Any ideas? The holes are threaded, and it appears to be plated except where worn on the end / where corrosion got the...
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    Fire Hydrant Wrench

    Picked up this fire hydrant / tool at the local flea market, $2, need to paint it and hang it with the other fire fighter memorabilia in the family fire fighter memorial I have in our garage..
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    Grave Stone / Marker Repairs - Advice

    I was in South Bend, IN at the old City Cemetery this past weekend, to check up on the family graves. Some careless actor tipped over one of the more fragile / old ones from the Kindig side of my family, and if it were not for the second picture where the tombstone was obviously pulled from the...
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    Milweukee Tool batteries

    Where is the best place to purchase Milwaukee batteries the most inexpensive? I'm in the market for several replacements..always want two of each, so.. I can quickly drop $400 if I'm not careful. Dennis
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    Any tool shops in Cincinnati area worth checking out

    I saw the thread for Detroit.. and it has some goodies on it. I'm familiar with Indpls., but wondered what Cincy might have to offer. Dennis
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    Hobby Lobby - Garage / Man Cave Art

    I happened into Hobby Lobby tonight (looking for Charcoal Gray spray paint) and happened upon a sale of reproduction garage related art. Picked up 3x. All are half off until 1/31 including some Busted Knuckle stuff.. I didn't see anyone posting this subject ... I'm sorry if I missed it /...
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    Show us your levels

    I searched to see if this had already been done, but found nothing specific. Here are 4 of my precision (machinist) levels..
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    Kmart Closing Nearby - Quite A Find

    My family and I happened into Kmart this past week near us, curious what was left after about a month of pre closure sales.. Much to my surprise, I wound up with several (5) cord reels that were attached to the ceiling.. cheap. The first five pictures are these reels, 4 of which have been...
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    Machine Name Plate / Badges

    Is there a thread for machine name plates / badges / logos? I have numerous from various sources. If interested I can post more. If a thread already exists similar to this, please point me to it (my search did not raise anything similar). Example below:
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    Power Tools Milton pneumatic air tool accessories

    I didn't see that Milton Industries was listed here, so I added it. Their tools will be familiar if you go to their website. https://www.miltonindustries.com/ Lots of hoses, blow guns, filter/regulator/lubricators, air chucks, etc.
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    Hand Tools New (?) add, re S-K Tools Made in the USA

    I received an email add from ntxtools.com (Network Tool Warehouse) recently that announced the following about S-K tools: "If it says S-K on it, it is made in the USA. The strategy at the new S-K is for all of S-K tools to be made in America. And today S-K has accomplished that goal. S-K can...
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    Basement shop (garage later)

    I know this isn't my garage, but I thought I would start with my basement.. I'll get my garage posted once I get a mess from a pool pump replacement cleaned up.. Dennis
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    Hand Tools Seymour (Indiana) Manufacturing

    Seymour Manufacturing - Seymour, Indiana USA (and elsewhere) http://www.seymourmfg.com/ From their website: Founded in 1872, Seymour Manufacturing makes lawn and garden hand tools, replacement handles, and fireplace accessories for a wide range of home, farm, commercial and industrial...
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    Misc. Tools Hy-Lift jacks

    Hy-Lift Jacks made in Bloomfield, Indiana USA http://www.hi-lift.com/index.html From their website: Hi-Lift Jacks Don't Settle for an Imitation — The Difference is Quality Hi-Lift Jacks: Cast/Steel, All-Cast, and X-Treme With over 100 years of quality, the Hi-Lift Jack is a rugged...
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    Hand Tools Trusty Cook Polyurethane tools (hammers)

    Trusty Cook - Indianapolis, Indiana USA http://www.trustycook.com/ From their website.... The Leader in Polyurethane Tools and Industrial Products Since 1984, Trusty-Cook has been an innovator and leader in the polyurethane product industry. Trusty-Cook, Inc. has combined state-of-the-art...
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