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Henri Picard and Frere (1853-current) Watchmakers vice - Made sometime between late 1800's to 1930's I think, don't actually know thou- they also have a later stamped instead of cast 'P inside a spade' example which is a bit more common. 1 1/8" jaws.
It's not only tiny it's kinda cute,
well made and works well.
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Outlawmws
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Nice additions from down under Col!
Unless I'm being dumb, and the 1354 is a date code not a part number or the 1354th made.Henri Picard and Frere (1853-current) Watchmakers vice - Made sometime between late 1800's to 1930's I think, don't actually know thou- they also have a later stamped instead of cast 'P inside a spade' example which is a bit more common. 1 1/8" jaws.
It's not only tiny it's kinda cute,
OOh- if it is a date code maybe it would be 1854, not 1954 which is what I was thinking
EDIT - Apologies, Just being hopeful, very much doubt it would be 1854, I think the English branch (started in France/Switzerland came later-only English branch is still in business now)
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You horrible, horrible people - LOL @kyrbz is at the top of that list also.One might think of this tiny lathe manufactured between 1946-56 as a novelty, but it was a fully functional lathe. One of my local metal suppliers (Metal by the Foot) is a collector of old signage, tools, etc... and has this one on display in the store as well as many other of his cool old collectibles. Talking to him about the lathe one time, he told me the lathes aren't that hard to find, but the accessories are and often bring more than the actual lathe.
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I've have been intrigued with the lathes, but thought nothing off it, and not practical for where I am currently living or worthwhile with my limited needs for one, and then the above post. appeared.
Hmmm. now this I could find a use for and put it in the cupboard next to my bed
Around $1000 AUD, or a quarter of that price for cheap and nasty, going to look into it and probably end up with one
Washers are annoying me, would like to find a better way to alter them for use on Vices (currently just use a cutting tip on a Dremel, but it's a pain in the ****.
And I'm sure I could come up with a lot more uses.
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It even comes with tiny tools and a tiny ToolboxYou horrible, horrible people - LOL @kyrbz is at the top of that list also.
I've have been intrigued with the lathes, but thought nothing off it, and not practical for where I am currently living or worthwhile with my limited needs for one, and then the above post. appeared.
Hmmm. now this I could find a use for and put it in the cupboard next to my bed
Around $1000 AUD, or a quarter of that price for cheap and nasty, going to look into it and probably end up with one
Washers are annoying me, would like to find a better way to alter them for use on Vices (currently just use a cutting tip on a Dremel, but it's a pain in the ****.
And I'm sure I could come up with a lot more uses.
Outlawmws
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Are those threading gears? What is its capacity for thread pitch?
Yeah I know nothing, will be a total learning experience for me- this may answer your question thou.
Outlawmws
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Specs are showing the ability to cut 12 through 44 TPI - not bad! I'm thinking 80 Lbs. for such a small lathe is pretty good!
It seems a good quality without going overboard, I'm not interested in the cheap Vevor style at quarter of the price, would prefer a better quality and under use than the other way around.
I'm having a look thru GJ so starting to learn little things and thinking about set up really wanted to set it up in my Rolltop Desk, ( saw someone using them in a thread here) but a tad too big- I'll probably set it up on a tool cart with a solid base , but would prefer to just keep it mobile - still thinking
American Iron
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What a great little vise.. Looks to be in great condition..Henri Picard and Frere (1853-current) Watchmakers vice - Made sometime between late 1800's to 1930's I think, don't actually know thou- they also have a later stamped instead of cast 'P inside a spade' example which is a bit more common. 1 1/8" jaws.
It's not only tiny it's kinda cute,
Yes really good, no slop, a lovely little precision vice.
d42jeep
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I needed an ignition file for a Dunlap set today so I went through the pile and cleaned them enough to determine markings. Top to bottom, Nicholson (3), Heller, Simonds, New Britain, Nolvex Cleveland, Made in USA (4) and the rest are unmarked. I used another short Made in USA for the Dunlap set, all pretty tiny tools
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Craftsman SAE and metric ignition wrenches. The smallest are 4mm and 5/32, largest are 11mm and 7/16. I guess these are pretty common.. however I have never had to use any of them for anything, let alone an ignition. 
Works well, a bit better than I thought, luckily my other has her own house thou as she finds it amusing where I have put it- not so sure it would be the same reaction if she lived with me.
Tiny tools can go anywhere
d42jeep
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I found this little screwdriver marked “Tiny Wonder” At an estate sale yesterday. I guess that qualifies it for this thread. 
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Outlawmws
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Now that is interesting. I can't recall any of my little "beehive" type mini drives marked for anything.
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I know others have mentioned it already, but here’s a Snap On 1/8” drive set. Not sure how small the sockets are, I can’t read them. I had an idea for a thread called Largest & Smallest, so I decided to post some here. This is the 1/8” driver next to a 1 1/2” ratchet, and a 2.2mm ignition wrench with a 2” combo wrench. Not sure why, but tools become infinitely cooler when they get really small or really large.
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Stubby1743
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No name drill index for #61-80 drills. #80 drill is 0.0135" dia.
454ragtop
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Might be the screwdriver that was included with a vintage tap & die set, looks kinda familiar.I found this little screwdriver marked “Tiny Wonder” At an estate sale yesterday. I guess that qualifies it for this thread.
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That’s pretty wild. The case isn’t even an inch-and-a-half wide.No name drill index for #61-80 drills. #80 drill is 0.0135" dia.
LostBoy(IRL)
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It was suggested that my 'mini' pick would suit this thread.
Carboot find from Sunday, cleaned it up and put a decent handle on it.
Last pic is the makers name, not deciphered that yet, apart from sons at the end.
Carboot find from Sunday, cleaned it up and put a decent handle on it.
Last pic is the makers name, not deciphered that yet, apart from sons at the end.
four.cycle
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huh?
Outlawmws
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Cool rock pick!
something and sons
Sheffield?
try some chalkboard chalk, then rubbing your thumb across it. I've had good luck with that.
something and sons
Sheffield?
try some chalkboard chalk, then rubbing your thumb across it. I've had good luck with that.
LostBoy(IRL)
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Think you're right on Sheffield, I was looking at it again later and thought that looked likely
four.cycle
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I can't make sense of the markings.
If it is indeed "Sheffield", you might take a stab at
gracesguide.co.uk is good, but the site doesn't lend itself much to "shot in the dark" searches.
If it is indeed "Sheffield", you might take a stab at
gracesguide.co.uk is good, but the site doesn't lend itself much to "shot in the dark" searches.
RTM
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Here is another for "running out of options" searches. Occasionally I get a hit on a woodworking tool here. A pick would be a real guess, but searching the PDF for And Sons might give you a hit.
There are other guides, but they've never given me anything useful.
There are other guides, but they've never given me anything useful.
My guess is Marples with the clover leaf at the topIt was suggested that my 'mini' pick would suit this thread.
Carboot find from Sunday, cleaned it up and put a decent handle on it.
Last pic is the makers name, not deciphered that yet, apart from sons at the end.
genog
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Well......I guess we need more pics of 4" adjustables
Even though I swore off buying Any More Adjustable Wrenches (and Nut Drivers for that matter!)
I still can't resist little 4"ers
Found these a few weeks back......
Even though I swore off buying Any More Adjustable Wrenches (and Nut Drivers for that matter!)
I still can't resist little 4"ers
Found these a few weeks back......
genog
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Saw this little bitty adjustable and hammer at the Flea Market today
I thought about buying them, but I have enough goofy stuff that I am going to give away
Hey, SERVICE RESULT NOT A PROMISE
Looks like Kelly was just up the peninsula in Belmont and Milbrae
I thought about buying them, but I have enough goofy stuff that I am going to give away
Hey, SERVICE RESULT NOT A PROMISE
Looks like Kelly was just up the peninsula in Belmont and Milbrae
Outlawmws
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Not the smallest wood plane, but I haven't had a small tool post in a while so it will have to suffice:
A Knapp 1" blade block plane. Just 3 3/16ths long. Aluminum, I'm guessing from a "toy" or "first" wood working set? but have not found any leads:
A Knapp 1" blade block plane. Just 3 3/16ths long. Aluminum, I'm guessing from a "toy" or "first" wood working set? but have not found any leads:
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RTM
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Not much useful here, but a rough era
ALUMINIUM STANLEY NO 101 SIZE WOOD PLANE KNAPP TOOL !! | #42197865
This is a rare Stanley No 101 size Knapp aluminium Block Plane. Stanley experimented with Aluminum planes from 1925 to 1935, and found their 25% higher cost during the Great Depression to be their dem
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Too small to read on the phone, but might be tied in
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Outlawmws
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RTM I saw that worthpoint "ad" and discounted it. i'm not sure the person who wrote it isn't just repeating guesswork. I saw many of these for sale on Eprey. so not rare" at all.
RTM
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Lots of Stanley 101 and MF 33 have come across my radar. Never heard of a Knapp before you posted it, so by my standards, pretty rare.
Outlawmws
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While I agree it looks a lot lika a Stanly 101, Stanley is usually pretty aggressive about branding their tools. Even this ones blade is unmarked.