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OK I admit it, finding a diminutive sized tool always gets my attention, and as long as they are not silly on the price I usually buy it...

Anyone else like the little stuff? I'm not talking about some of the stamped tools or (in general) toy tools, but real tools that are just way smaller than the usual suspect.

Post 'em if ya got 'em!

I'm generally putting something in for contrast, as without it who can tell? :dunno:

a few of of mine to start:



A 2 Lb anvil (yes it's brass) and a post style vise, 1-1/2" jaws.

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What's an anvil without hammers? Two 1 oz. BP hammers vs. a 16 oz. BP


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And for finish work a dual face hammer one brass one leather, compared to a rawhide mallet and a copper hammer (I don't have a brass hammer except for the head I started 25 years ago and never got to the handle hole.. (Maybe a project for today...))


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A 4 oz. small plastic hammer vs. a 16 oz.:

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A small 6 oz. body/metal working hammer vs. a "small" 8 oz. Plvmb 1426 body hammer.

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and all the small hammers together:

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OK the 6 oz. body hammer is practically a sledge compared to the other hammers! :D
 

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This has got to be one of my favorite's which I have used for years! I remember back about 6 years or so ago, Radio Shack was blowing these things out at $2 a pop. I ended up buying around 10 of them and so far for what I do these have been a life saver to me ever since.
 

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Not a lot of posts on this subject. I guess nobody wants to admit they have a small tool.
A buddy of mine is famous for saying that having a small "tool" doesn't decrease your pleasure, just your opportunities!

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Here is a "Hack Saw" the blades have to be clamped, as they are too small to have pins or be pinned...

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And an Eggbeater style Drill, the "big" one is a std "small" Millers Falls No. 5

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Paco Pena said:
Not a lot of posts on this subject. I guess nobody wants to admit they have a small tool.
A buddy of mine is famous for saying that having a small "tool" doesn't decrease your pleasure, just your opportunities!

Paco
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Well you know what they say about people that have to "compensate" ... :D
 
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OK. I'll play....

I've got one of these...
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How about a drill index?
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Sorry about the crappy cell phone pics... My son broke my camera.
 
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So I'm getting ready to sign off for the night and my wife tells me that I have to tell everyone here where the "tiny tools" come from.

My wife's great grandfather was a watch repair man in a jewelry store. When he passed away his cabinet went to his daughter (my wife's grandmother) where it stayed in her garage until a couple of years ago. My wife has fond memories of being six or eight and looking in the drawers at all of the little tools (yes there are more... special pliers and the smallest tipped screwdrivers you will ever see (or I guess feel would be more appropriate)).

We also ended up with the lathe (and it works):
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And the positioning table(?)
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The drill bits go down to 4/1,000". The little chuck will hold them as well and was found in the bottom drawer still sealed in the factory box and wrapped up in the paper. There is a whole drawer of collets for the different drill bits as well. Some day when I get a little bit of time I will take the lathe apart and clean it. I have no idea what I will make with it but some of those little flashlights sounds like a neat idea.
 
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Nice smallies guys!
I been looking for the tiny metal index and size scale metal too.
I have a few of them tiny drill bits and no index, did see one online unknown COO for 5.00 shipped.
 
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A few of mine that get regular use.

Precision square rescued from the dumpster.

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A Lufkin 1/2" wide scale, not shown are a 1/4", 3/8", 3/4", and 1".

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A Greist 2" travel height gauge and a 2" and 3" riser block.

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A very small no name bench vise.

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I've got some other small stuff at home that I will try to get photos of.
 
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Some more of mine:


needle nose pliers:

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Screwdrivers:

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Outlawmws said:
Some more of mine:


needle nose pliers:

Screwdrivers:
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I don't have any REAL small pliers but there's some REAL unique stuff in there. How about a pair of pliers that is spring loaded to STAY SHUT?

Now on screwdrivers.....
How about some flat blades that are so small you have to get a magnifying glass to see them?

More pics this evening.
 
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Cool stuff! Interesting that the vise's dynamic jaw is of the reverse type...
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Yeah, it's an interesting one. I got a Starrett 86 hand vise on eBay and the seller threw this one in with it. No complaints from me. The body is non-magnetic, possibly aluminum, and the jaws are removable and steel.
 
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Harvey Melvin Richards said:
Yeah, it's an interesting one. I got a Starrett 86 hand vise on eBay and the seller threw this one in with it. No complaints from me. The body is non-magnetic, possibly aluminum, and the jaws are removable and steel.
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From the color, I'd guess Zamac. (A zinc alloy, well above pot-metal) It was often used for light tooling for decades. Atlas even made their small lathe gear sets from the stuff...
 
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A couple more from my collection. My arbor press, made for working on clock parts.

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An old plunger type indicator. Reads in tenths, and has a dovetail mount on the back.

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A newer Starrett that has a flat back, and reads in half a thou.

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There's a whole bunch of miniature tools in this thread, you might have to be a member to see all of the photos. You can also search the OP's name and find lots of other miniatures that he made.
 
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Harvey, your wood Rule (folding?) reminded me of a couple I have:

A 12" (3" folded) wood/brass rule that also has a Caliper, and a 4" (but for practical purposes is something short of 4"...) Stanly Brass and wood Stanley Caliper. with a slightly more normal 24" folding rule for more scale. Other than the Stanley, I have no clue who made the other two. no markings at all... :dunno:

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Outlawmws said:
Harvey, your wood Rule (folding?) reminded me of a couple I have:

A 12" (3" folded) wood/brass rule that also has a Caliper, and a 4" (but for practical purposes is something short of 4"...) Stanly Brass and wood Stanley Caliper. with a slightly more normal 24" folding rule for more scale. Other than the Stanley, I have no clue who made the other two. no markings at all... :dunno:

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Mines a Lufkin, it's similar to the top one in your photos.
 
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Outlawmws said:
OK I admit it, finding a diminutive sized tool always gets my attention, and as long as they are not silly on the price I usually buy it...

Anyone else like the little stuff? I'm not talking about some of the stamped tools or (in general) toy tools, but real tools that are just way smaller than the usual suspect.

Post 'em if ya got 'em!

I'm generally putting something in for contrast, as without it who can tell? :dunno:

a few of of mine to start:



A 2 Lb anvil (yes it's brass) and a post style vise, 1-1/2" jaws.

attachment.php



What's an anvil without hammers? Two 1 oz. BP hammers vs. a 16 oz. BP


attachment.php



And for finish work a dual face hammer one brass one leather, compared to a rawhide mallet and a copper hammer (I don't have a brass hammer except for the head I started 25 years ago and never got to the handle hole.. (Maybe a project for today...))


attachment.php


A 4 oz. small plastic hammer vs. a 16 oz.:

attachment.php


A small 6 oz. body/metal working hammer vs. a "small" 8 oz. Plvmb 1426 body hammer.

attachment.php


and all the small hammers together:

attachment.php


OK the 6 oz. body hammer is practically a sledge compared to the other hammers! :D
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I think I love you!!!! I definitely dig your collection..
My kinda tools!!!!! WOW... I want to come play in your tool box!
 
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Yes... Indeed. I had missed it.. Thanks!!
You have some super awesome pieces...

Thanks again for sharing the pictures..
If you get tired of looking at them, I want first dibs...;)

I dig boxes to.. Just got my first big metal box.. I'm going to completely redo it.. It's got a few dings & dents but I don't mind.. I'll fix them & paint it, maybe green & I'm using it in my living room...

My toolbox thing started about 15 years ago.. I bought a Gerstner Tool Chest.. & loved it.. However, I lost it when divorced.. I've bought 3 since then but gave my dad my favorite.. (I regretted it as he loaded it in his truck)..
I know that sounds terrible, but it's true...

I'm looking forward to fixing up the big metal one.. I think it has about 16 drawers... :)






Outlawmws said:
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You must have missed this: (it's a fast moving thread...) Start about post 6730 :evil:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=466&page=337
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Thanks for your show of support Myra... it took a lot of guts for Outlaw to come out and admit he has a small tool. :beer:
 
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Myra said:
Yes... Indeed. I had missed it.. Thanks!!
You have some super awesome pieces...

Thanks again for sharing the pictures..
If you get tired of looking at them, I want first dibs...;)

I dig boxes to.. Just got my first big metal box.. I'm going to completely redo it.. It's got a few dings & dents but I don't mind.. I'll fix them & paint it, maybe green & I'm using it in my living room...

My toolbox thing started about 15 years ago.. I bought a Gerstner Tool Chest.. & loved it.. However, I lost it when divorced.. I've bought 3 since then but gave my dad my favorite.. (I regretted it as he loaded it in his truck)..
I know that sounds terrible, but it's true...

I'm looking forward to fixing up the big metal one.. I think it has about 16 drawers... :)
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Thank you and you're welcome. :beer:

You should post before pics of your toolbox on the TW thread! :D
 
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ishiboo said:
Thanks for your show of support Myra... it took a lot of guts for Outlaw to come out and admit he has a bunch of small tools. :beer:
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Actually that was covered earlier, and Fixed! :lol_hitti

Paco Pena said:
Not a lot of posts on this subject. I guess nobody wants to admit they have a small tool.
A buddy of mine is famous for saying that having a small "tool" doesn't decrease your pleasure, just your opportunities!

Paco
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Outlawmws said:
Well you know what they say about people that have to "compensate" ... :D
Click to expand...
 
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