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Hello, Can anyone tell me how to read the number on this spokeshave? Are there bars on either side of the number which would make this #5? Or? Does anyone know the English manufacturer? I look forward to your thoughts. Many thanks.

Good morning, Your help, please. I have a really neat old oil/oiler can (sadly without the spount), but I can't find anything with this name. I thought perhaps The N.M.L. referred to the National Marine Lamp Co., not sure. On the embossed label it reads: The N.M.L. Co. Forestville Conn...

Hello, I think this is called a squirrel tail block plane, but there are no markings (or worn/rusted off). Can anyone confirm this? Measures 6.25" Thank you.

Hello, I'm trying to determine the date of this Stanley No. 5 and I think all I've done is confuse myself. Patent under lever cap is 1018750 Kidney shaped hole Marked STANLEY Market No. 5 Marked Made in U.S.A. Possibly Rosewood Handle and knob Smooth Sole is approximately 14" Can you help...

I have 3 antique hammers from an estate. They are marked 100, 200, 300 100 is 12" long. The head is 12" wide. It is marked with maker's initials and dated 1882 (there was another with same initials dated 1881 that I do not have). L.M.A. 1882 200 is 11.5" long. The head is 3.25" wide...

Hello, I have three different antique wood shaves and I'd like to figure out what they were/are used for. each is about 12" long. I am posting a photo of all 3 with numbers for reference. I'll also post a photo or two of interesting parts of them. More photos available. Thanks so much for...

After reading until cross-eyed, here I am. I have an old True Temper Flint Edge Axe. It does not say Kelly Axe or ? below. The words "True Temper Flint Edge" are in italics. I can't figure out how old this is and what company manufactured this. This certainly needs a new edge. Btw, if it...

Good morning, I could use some help, please. I believe this tongs are made by T.G. Schaffer (the mark is barely visible. For ice? logging? I am trying to find information on T. G. Schaffer. I believe he was from K.C. MO. Closed they measure about 16". Iron? The expanse is amazing...

Hello, and Happy New Year, I have several draw knives from an estate collection. It appears that only two are marked. Can anyone make out the maker on this draw knife? Many thanks.

Hello, Help, please, identifying what type or item this Oxwall vise is. I believe this is a double vise (larger and small). I don't know what the adjuster is under the anvil section. In addition, while I have found dozens of Oxwall vises, I haven't found one with the c-like clamps (?) on...

Hi, I am completely clueless with this piece. I'm not even sure how to photograph this. It is approximately 7" long and that awesome chain is 14" long and a ring. The round disc toward the top looks like some sort of damper. Any idea how old and what this is and used for? I've attached...

Hello, Tool Question, please. Appears to be some type of pick, but I can't figure out what the other side (round) does and what it is used for. The round side is thin and tapers even thinner at the end. God help anyone that swings this as the wood shrunk and the handle comes off. Help? Measures...