Some interesting old tools...

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I'm just throwing this out there to see if anyone can ID any of these tools. They were my grandfather's and I'm guessing they were regularly used in the early 20th century.

A gauge with multiple uses...

I'll be back with photos. Apparently they need some size tweeking

 

[Mike'smeatshop]

I'm just throwing this out there to see if anyone can ID any of these tools. They were my grandfather's and I'm guessing they were regularly used in the early 20th century.

A gauge with multiple uses...

I'll be back with photos. Apparently they need some size tweeking

You can do it!

 

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The two sided gauge

 

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Some kind of cutting device? Maybe for making templates?



A measuring stick. I've never seen one that folds like this. I don't know what trade would use it or how it was used. Any thoughts?

 

[msharley]

Knew an old TAILOR what used a wheel and rule such like....

 

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Bubble level. Removable, but I don't know what kind of tool it would attach to.

 

[RTM]

The two sided gauge

Advertising scaling ruler
Top edge is just a ruler, can also be used for 1/16 scale
bOttom edge is 1” = 1 foot, in 1/2” increments, looks like 6 markings per 1/4” so 24 per foot

These two faces are for creating scale drawings, just like an architects drafting scale

3/4” per foot on top, 1/2” per foot on the bottom. Can’t see the pointy edges well enough to tell what they are for, but guessing holes in the products to tell patterns.

 

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And the last one for now. This is definitely a homemade jig made by my grandpa Joe. He added his initials. People really were dedicated to their tools back in the day. What he used it for is a mystery to me. He was from Kenmore (Buffalo), NY if that means anything.

 

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Bubble level. Removable, but I don't know what kind of tool it would attach to.

Attach it to a framing square, or straight edge, not a string

 

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Some kind of cutting device? Maybe for making templates?

looks like cutting or marking, depending on how sharp.

A measuring stick. I've never seen one that folds like this. I don't know what trade would use it or how it was used. Any thoughts?

Many different uses, many different types over the years.

Look here for some options, based on the markings. Starts here, and goes on for about 7 pages. Four fold is your type, overall total length is important.

Stanley Tools : Catalogue No. 34 : 1915 : Stanley Rule & Level Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

152 p., illus., 18.8 cm, trade catalog

archive.org

 

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... Can’t see the pointy edges well enough to tell what they are for, but guessing holes in the products to tell patterns.

Ask and you shall receive!

The "Flooring/Treads" side


The Screens/Grilles side

 

[Old tool guy]

First one is a gauge for measuring the size of holes in something. Clue is the type of product listed on the scale, and the tapered end for inserting into the holes. You can see marks on the tapered edge, insert the gauge and see how far it goes.

Second looks like it’s for window screen spline.

And then a carpenters folding rule.

 

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Stanley Tools : Catalogue No. 34 : 1915 : Stanley Rule & Level Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

152 p., illus., 18.8 cm, trade catalog

archive.org

That catalog is so cool. Hard to believe that useful tools were less than a buck back then. Of course in 1916 it was a different world.

I have boxes of old planes of many types. Many were well used and some missing parts. Very interesting stuff.

No takers on the homemade jig by Gpa? Guesses are OK.

 

[crguy]

That catalog is so cool. Hard to believe that useful tools were less than a buck back then. Of course in 1916 it was a different world.

I have boxes of old planes of many types. Many were well used and some missing parts. Very interesting stuff.

No takers on the homemade jig by Gpa? Guesses are OK.

Post pictures of the planes.

 

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Post pictures of the planes.

Will do. I have to dust them off. Maybe tomorrow...

 

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Couldn't find a saw thread. MF No 24 hacksaw. 3-5/8 lbs. It’s in great shape, don’t know if the blade is original, the blade on my saw has teeth on both edges.

 

[madmanc]

Folding ruler used by carpenter, I have one myself and use it on various jobs around the house

 

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Couldn't find a saw thread.

Try here. Your rail saw will get more appropriate loving there.

Is this blade wider than a normal hacksaw blade?

hacksaws?

Doing some organizing in the garage, trying to be able to get two cars in my "two car" garage again, I am finding tools that I forgot I had. I realized today that I evidently collect hacksaws. Shown is probably half of my collection. I will continue to buy old, American made hacksaws. I usually...

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