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    Antique Pump Mystery

    I picked up this Rumsey "Terror" pump at an antique show a few weeks ago. The condition at the time implied that it hadn't been opened or otherwise messed with in some time, if ever. I disassembled it and could not locate any movable valves or soft goods, attachment points for valves, and other...
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    Brown and Sharpe Green Combination Square

    I just got a dark green Brown and Sharpe combination square. It has "hardened" cast into the anvil. The green paint appears original to it but I never seen that color used on Brown and Sharpe tools. I assume it's original Brown and Sharpe because of the shapes of the cutouts which match other...
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    Lots of Asphalt Shingles Under Floor

    I'm about to redo the flooring in the kitchen as part of the renovation. I was able to examine the cross section of the flooring through to the basement looking at a hole cut through the floor. Here's what I found: 1. Top Layer - linoleum 2. 1/2" plywood 3. 1.25" of asphalt shingles 4. 3/4"...
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