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I saw this on Facebook. It’s near me but way outta my price and knowledge range. Hopefully someone will turn it into a museum. Illinois Blacksmith Shop This is a virtual time machine of a building. After the first Blacksmith shop burnt to the ground in 1917, this 120 x 60 brick building one...

I picked this up last week and can’t find any info about it. There are no markings that I can find. It seems really well built. Any ideas of who made it, or where to look for more info? Thanks

Any one recognize the maker of this set? The sockets go from 1/2” to 7/8” The only markings are the size and Made in USA Thanks

It has a (missing) set screw to hold in whatever it's supposed to have. a 1/4" drill bit will fit, but a 1/4" hex drive won't fit. I can't see any markings, but it is rusty and I haven't derusted yet. I'm assuming it is for a specific tool or job. Thanks for any help.

This has come up on a local auction, and it looks familiar. Any help? Google images just comes up with nonsense. Thanks

I bought a 12” copper plated square with the above as the only markings on it. I can’t get a good picture of the writing, it’s not very deep so I can’t get it to show well. I haven’t cleaned it up yet cause I want to be careful not to screw it up. Anyone have any ideas of manufacturer and age?

I got these in a toolbox I picked up today. They are cutters of some kind, maybe for leather? The heads are mushroomed, so they got used fairly heavily. The only markings are 5/8 cast steel on one of them I haven’t cleaned them up, so there mayBe more markings. Any one seen these before?

Last weekend I picked up this set of auger bits from 4/16 to 16/16 sizes. After derusting them I found they are marked as Mirbite. I don't have pics of them cleaned up yet. The only reference I can find for Mirbrite seems to be the Midway Tool Co. of Cleveland, Ohio or in another spot Melvin...

A local auction has this listed as an antique tap and die set? It doesn't look like any tap or die set I've ever seen. Any one ID this? Thanks

It's some type of right angle clamp. The thumb screws are brass or bronze (non-magnetic) The body is magnetic. The only markings are what looks like 12P or 128 or??? but that is hard to read. I've seen something similar, but I can't remember what it is. Any Help? Thanks

This drill press is for sale on a local auction site. can anyone give me any info or help with the age or value? I especially like the the rope and old window weights. (I assume to pull the drill back to resting position) Obviously has been modified, but does it look like it could be returned to...

A local auction has this listed. Does anyone know anything about it? Is it display item? I see the hooks on the handle like perhaps held a sign? Or any info would be appreciated. My google skills can't find anything about the model number or Alemite handicart. Thanks!

I recently picked up this 6" adjustable wrench. It was rusted pretty much solid. So soaking it in evaporust freed it up, but the logo is half gone. Anyone recognize what's left of the logo and can point me toward the manufacturer and the age of this? Thanks

I got this in a box lot in an auction. The hex end fits a 3/4" nut. I'm guessing it is an extension of some type to use plyers or a wrench to fit a bolt? Does anyone have a better explanation or ID of this? Thanks One side has D marking other has 479

This set is on an online auction near me so far bid to $4.25 Any guesses as to if it looks complete, or maybe value? I know nothing about it, but the price (so far) looks right. Thanks

Anyone know anything about this? I picked it up from a Facebook marketplace ad. Any clue if it is really from Snap-on? Or any idea when it was made? There is a made in China sticker on the outside of the box, which make wonder about the authenticity. Even if it isn't really Snap-on, i got it...

Another find in a misc. box of tools. it looks like it has been dipped in thick paint over heavy rust, so there are no markings to be found. I haven't tried to strip it down, and not sure if there would be anything left if i did. Thanks

I got these 2 tools in a mixed box of tools at an auction today. At first glace, i thought they were screwdrivers. the tips are triangle shaped, and fairly sharp. the collars slide down and seem to be sharpened. possible to cut something? if they are cutters, whatever they cut would be a hole...