Need help identifying tools

[Holeshot121]

I recently acquired my grandfather's garage, which is full of tools and other stuff that I don't recognize. Any help is appreciated. It's unlikely that I'll need or use any of them, but I'd still like to identify them.

Looks like I'll have to make a few posts to get all the pictures visible. First up is the long sanding "bit". Looks like it would go to some kind of big die grinder? I haven't found a tool that would accept this bit or has a matching keyway.

Second is this file thing. Not sure what it's purpose is with that hooked end. The file portion does extend onto the curved section. I tried to get close to the markings. They seem to be "2456" on one side and "At&ECO.17".

 

[gearhead1]

An old crankshaft grinder had a stone similar to that.

 

[Holeshot121]

Next pair of items. I have no idea if these are tools or pieces of something or what. They were found in a drawer that also contained some woodruff keys, shafts, bushings, and other miscellaneous stuff. Not sure if those other items are related or not. I tried to get close-ups of the wear pattern on them - maybe a clue?

Finally, this contraption with a handle, shaft, and what seems to be a big piece of copper on the end? Kind of looks like the suspected copper piece was soldered to the shaft - homemade tool? He was known for making tools.

That's all I have for now, but I might find more mystery items.

 

[larry_g]

The copper is just that, a soldering copper. Commonly used with a blow torch.

Google; antique copper soldering irons

The file may be a riffler file or for a die filer machine. https://www.pferd.com/images/WZH_22_201_E_en_72_dpi.pdf

lg
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[powerwagon63]

First one is a Delta drill press spindle with a drum sander

 

[Holeshot121]

The copper is just that, a soldering copper. Commonly used with a blow torch.

Google; antique copper soldering irons

The file may be a riffler file or for a die filer machine.

lg
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Ahh I see. The only soldering I have experience with is a bit of plumbing and wiring. I found videos of guys using the blow torch you mentioned. Haven't found one of those yet.

I also have never heard of a riffler until today. Seems like it could potentially be useful - I'll throw it in the drawer with my small files. Thanks!

First one is a Delta drill press spindle with a drum sander

Looks like you nailed it. I think I remember hearing that there used to be a drill press here, so that would make sense. Unfortunately, the family scavengers took most of the good stuff when my grandfather died.

 

[climb.on]

Looks like you nailed it. I think I remember hearing that there used to be a drill press here, so that would make sense. Unfortunately, the family scavengers took most of the good stuff when my grandfather died.

Yup Delta DP-220 drill press spindle. There were about 5 or 6 different style spindles for these to hold anything from drum sanders to shaper & router bits, grinding wheels and mortising bits. The idea was to have "do all" machine, but I don't think it did anything well, except maybe occasional mortising.

 

[Kevin54]

That's how your soldering iron was used. Different manufacturers had different shapes. The soldering irons also came in different sizes from small to large.

 

[MFolks]

Kerosene was the main fuel for the blow torch,it was filled up,then pumped to pressure the fuel tank.The way things were soldered, before the electric irons were made.

 

[rburke65]

Lots of smart folks on this site!

 

[nadogail]

Kerosene was the main fuel for the blow torch,it was filled up,then pumped to pressure the fuel tank.The way things were soldered, before the electric irons were made.

"White Gas" was also used.

 

[Holeshot121]

Great job so far gents. Here's your next challenge:

This tool has a screwdriver type handle with a sort of hourglass shaped head if you looked straight on towards the tip. It's marked 1/4" and I have a couple other sizes of similar tools.

 

[Solpainter]

The picture is fuzzy but looks like a clutch head screw driver. These were used on campers, boats and mobile homes. It would not slip off the screw and mar the surface.

 

[firebirdparts]

Great job so far gents. Here's your next challenge:

This tool has a screwdriver type handle with a sort of hourglass shaped head if you looked straight on towards the tip. It's marked 1/4" and I have a couple other sizes of similar tools.

Yep. General Motors also used some fasteners with that. It's called "clutch head". I've never seen a clutch head driver. Had to use home-made ones.

 

[EchoBravoSierra]

There are clutch head screws all over the 47-55 First Series Chevy & GMC pickups. I don't know what all else had them, but I know they hold a lot of bits of those trucks together.

 

[HalfTonTom]

Yes, a clutch head screwdriver. My '48 Chevy half ton is full of screws with those heads.

 

[johnnyradiant]

I have a '52 3/4 ton as a half finished project from many sleeps ago. I don't recall coming across any but I may have. I have a couple clutch head drivers and never realized how dated the heads were. My drivers are not of that vintage though.

 

[engineer2]

I had a 75 GMC cargo van that used clutch head screws for some of the interior parts.

 

[Holeshot121]

Yep, that's exactly what it is. I've done a lot of hobbyist automotive work, but not on anything older than the 90s. Might just toss it in the screwdriver drawer. Doesn't take up much space, and you never know when a good deal on an old truck might pop up.

 

[BillK]

Some Holley carburetors used the clutch head screws on the metering plates too

 

[mitusa]

Lots of the old (1940s) two cylinder (poppin johnnies) John Deeres tractors had clutch head fasteners on the hood and side panels.

 

[gayler]

Great job so far gents. Here's your next challenge:

This tool has a screwdriver type handle with a sort of hourglass shaped head if you looked straight on towards the tip. It's marked 1/4" and I have a couple other sizes of similar tools.

clutch head screwdriver. A little late to the party I see.