tools only YOU have

[beatcad]

how about a thread of old/odd/rare/obsolete tool(s) that no one else has.
I was cleaning my box today and found I few I bet no one here has.
I know other people own these tools 'cause they were mass produced, but who still has 'em?
i'm not talking about homemade or modified tools.
it ***** for me to start this w/o pix, but i'll get pix soon.
and it'll be fun for other guys to say "I got or had one of those"

 

[Sebastien]

I have a Cornwell Prybar with a 3/4 socket end on one side that my dad gave me, he used it when doing allignment on cars.

 

[rusty65]

I'm not sure how man people have a Beall Speedee-ratch. It's a pressed steel ratchet that was a pull handle on the bottom to add a second way to use the ratchet mechanism by simplify pulling the handle the drive end moves.

Sent directly from the Snap On Kool Aid factory.

 

[jakemac]

OK, I'll bite -

This is a 6" leather splitter I picked up years ago during my leather working days. I'm sure there are others out there, but I've never run into another one.

Made by J.W. Chase in Weare, NH. It's a model #53. IDK the age.

.

 

[zkling]

According to Doall I have the one and only tapping head they ever produced. Actually they deny ever producing it, they don't even like to talk about it. It literally has serial no. 1

 

[454ragtop]

Don't know if I'm the only one that has these, but I've never seen another. First is a set of taps, drills, and a guide setup, in a cool cast aluminum or white metal stand. Got it used years ago, been on the lookout since. Next up is a hand vise I just scored on the 'Bay, don't even have it yet, just shipped today. Hoping it matches the mini vises from the late 1800's that I have. It looks just like them.
Jim

 

[beatcad]

here's one. maybe 40s or 50s. Torrington made bicycle parts. maybe other stuff.

 

[Outlawmws]

This should be a fun thread!

I had a quick look around and got these; (I'm sure I'll find more...)

Millers Falls hack saw, Dime a dozen right? Almost a foot deep? Only one I've seen in person.

Carpenters hammers, look ordinary enough...

Nope, these are both Cheney (No, Not that Cheney) Adz Hammers!

This last one has baffled me. I was getting set to MAKE one of these and then found this:

3/8" drive handle. I'm morally certain it was factory made; NOTHING about it says shop made. For one, how often do you see antique double fist driver handles, and with a place to put a wrench (7/8) to boot? The driver however is odd; from a Snap-On extension or maybe a speeder. You can just see most of the N and the underline still sticking out...

 

[zkling]

This should be a fun thread!

I had a quick look around and got these; (I'm sure I'll find more...)

Millers Falls hack saw, Dime a dozen right? Almost a foot deep? Only one I've seen in person.

Finally, I am so sick of having to flip the stock when cutting rail road track with my standard hack saw, that would be just the ticket.

I foresee outlaw owning this thread.

 

[neonnblack]

I have seen one or two pop up on ebay. But im doubting anyone here has one, or maybe they do.



3/4" Ammco torque wrench.

 

[coma13]

I might be the only person with one of these manual mandrel tube benders.

 

[3baygarage]

Old, Odd, Rare, I dare say Obsolete though:

 

[DocsMachine]

I have seen one or two pop up on ebay. But im doubting anyone here has one, or maybe they do. 3/4" Ammco torque wrench.

-I had one up 'til earlier this year. Sold it since I didn't need two 3/4" drive torque wrenches, and that one was more valuable to tool nuts.

Doc.

 

[Syntax_Error]

Old, Odd, Rare, I dare say Obsolete though:

Those are way cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Banjorear]

I have some neat Ford flathead V8 specific tools. I'll get some picts.

I also have some 2.0L Alfa Romeo tools that you don't many of since not too many Alfa's around in the US anymore.

 

[madison069]

I have a Cornwell Prybar with a 3/4 socket end on one side that my dad gave me, he used it when doing allignment on cars.

I have one pretty similar, seems I couldn't find info on mine though.

 

[Kevin54]

Outlaw.....would those hammers be used by carpenters putting up cedar shakes? The claw end, or Adz end be used to split the shakes.

 

[rsanter]

I have all the proper valve grinding and depth measuring tools for doing valve jobs on a flathead engine

Bob

 

[Outlawmws]

Outlaw.....would those hammers be used by carpenters putting up cedar shakes? The claw end, or Adz end be used to split the shakes.

It probably could be, but would probably be more annoying to use that a regular shake hatchet.

According to the patent, it was intended to use as a adz, hacking out narrow grooves, and for one handed use...

https://www.google.com/patents/US1517043?dq=patent:1517043&hl=en&sa=X&ei=JkyfUv3yDsGIiwLi0YHgBQ&ved=0CEEQ6AEwAQ

The device forming the subject matter of this application is an adz, and the invention aims to provide a tool which will combine the advantages of an adz and a hammen the blade of the adz being of such size that it can be used for cutting out relatively narrow grooves or channels, the weight and the size of the tool being such that it may be manipulated readily in one hand.

The handle 17 is of such a length, and the head 1 is of such a size, that the tool may be manipulated readily in one hand, as shown in Figure 1, the dimensions of the device being such that the cutting edges 12 and 14 may be used on small and light work. for instance, chipping out relatively narrow grooves and the like. The tool is of peculiar utility, in the hands of ship-Wrights, although it is of general application and utility.

 

[TAMPAGT07]

Come to think of it, that would probably the biggest tool I own, my Autolifters lift...I've never seen another one....

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I think it's a circle cutter for metal or maybe leather. I saw a similar machine in an old shop for building prosthesis and that was used for leather. I picked it up along with a lot of other tools that where going into the dumpster from an estate. I ended up giving the son of the owner $200 for three trailer loads of stuff. I sold a JD lawn mower for $100 as I was leaving with the last load. The man who owned the stuff was a janitor for a school and he had a lot of unique tools and hand made tools too. I'm glad I could save some of it. If there is a heaven then I hope he appreciates the enjoyment I get when I use his tools. I hope my stuff gets saved from the dumpster when I die.

Richard

 

[Steven67fr]

Old, Odd, Rare, I dare say Obsolete though:

I've got one of those as well...found in an old machinists garage. Pat. pending across the top. IIRC, AA has a little bit about it in their Williams page.

Saw one sell on Ebay a while back for over $50 I think.

 

[ecally]

I'll Try.

Stone mason hammerheads with my Great Grandfather's initials, Italy, circa 1890.



Old chisels (on left) from stone mason (Great Grandpa, Italy, circa 1890.



Hammer - Riggio Tool Co Pgh Pa, can't find any info on the company.

 

[jakemac]

I have a stone mason's hammer head like that as well. Minus your Great-grandfather's initials.

 

[3baygarage]

Those are way cool. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks.

This should be a fun thread!

I had a quick look around and got these; (I'm sure I'll find more...)




This last one has baffled me. I was getting set to MAKE one of these and then found this:

3/8" drive handle. I'm morally certain it was factory made; NOTHING about it says shop made. For one, how often do you see antique double fist driver handles, and with a place to put a wrench (7/8) to boot? The driver however is odd; from a Snap-On extension or maybe a speeder. You can just see most of the N and the underline still sticking out...

Now that is a cool driver. I'd love to see it up close. Where are the markings on it? Is something stamped on the shaft?

I've got one of those as well...found in an old machinists garage. Pat. pending across the top. IIRC, AA has a little bit about it in their Williams page.

Saw one sell on Ebay a while back for over $50 I think.

I see them come up for sale here and there. Not sure how many people have them.
I think I watched as one sold a while back for $70+. I don't remember the size. Most recently the 1/2" sold for a surprising $107.55. Wish I had that guy's wallet.

 

[Kevin54]

Outlaw.....I was reading the patent about it, and I don't know what I clicked on, but there was another Adz Hammer made, well maybe not produced, but it looks about the same. That was back in 1865. That's some fairly interesting info about the hammer though. 46,574 Feb. 28, 1865 J.O. Montignani Carpenter's Adze Hammer framing hammers http://www.datamp.org/patents/search/xrefType.php?source=xrefType&start=15&cat=0&type=0&&class=100

Then I ran across this one also... http://jtc.net/hchc/777/

 

[Outlawmws]

SNIP

Now that is a cool driver. I'd love to see it up close. Where are the markings on it? Is something stamped on the shaft?

SNIP.

If you look about 1/2 way up where the first kick in size on the shaft is, you can just see most of the N and the underline.

And Yeah, way cool, I love this thing. It has a great feel in your hand. I even used it once for the hell of it, and will again.

 

[Outlawmws]

Outlaw.....I was reading the patent about it, and I don't know what I clicked on, but there was another Adz Hammer made, well maybe not produced, but it looks about the same. That was back in 1865. That's some fairly interesting info about the hammer though. 46,574 Feb. 28, 1865 J.O. Montignani Carpenter's Adze Hammer framing hammers http://www.datamp.org/patents/search/xrefType.php?source=xrefType&start=15&cat=0&type=0&&class=100

The link was broken Kevin, here is another:

http://www.google.com/patents/US46574

Interesting how different they phrased patents back then...

 

[2oolhound]

Outlaw, that hammer adze is awesome! I'm jealous big time!

Von Steinadler!

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[bad_idea]

Old, Odd, Rare, I dare say Obsolete though:

That is genius. I think I will be making me one of those when I get a chance. I find myself needing a large crowfoot to reach a terrible spot on heavy equipment, that may be the ticket. I can't justify buying a set of large crowfeet (?) for the occasional use that I have.

 

[larry_g]

Found this oil gun but never found out what it was for.
Thread here http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101252

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Outlawmws]

LG, what does the tip look like and what is inside the handle? I'm assuming not more oil...

thanks 2oolhound

 

[Steevo]

My wrist-pin extractors/installers:

I have never seem any others like them.

2oolhound, that STEINADLER wrench is way cool!

 

[theknurl]

........i'm not talking about homemade or modified tools.

why not?

"Pete" Peterman modified and sold tin snips in the '30s while working at Douglas Aircraft

they will out cut anything else made before or since for going straight or as tight as you want left

he made bent screwdrivers with the blade loose in the handle they're made out of drill rod and there is a bearing in the handle......one of the fastest manual screwdrivers made and and you can put a lot of torque out with them too

Douglas gave him $10 for the rights.....I have an original it was my Father's

 

[Heavy tech]

Finally, I am so sick of having to flip the stock when cutting rail road track with my standard hack saw, that would be just the ticket.

I foresee outlaw owning this thread.

When learning the proper way to use a hack saw as a pup, the old timer teaching me told me that he could remember watching rail crews actually cut rail road rail with a hack saw. He said they would pour water on the cut "if they were in a hurry".

My Grandpa had a 6' long 1/2" drive extension. It came from the factory where they used to build the Bricklin.



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[Heavy Metal Doctor]

The only stuff I have that might apply -- SO Indexing head ratchet in the middle:


Old CM diagnostic analyzer:

 

[beatcad]

when I said not homemade or modified tools that would be a one off custom tool and of course the maker would be the ONLY person in the world to have that configuration or make up. who hasent taken an old wrench and heated and bent it to fit one purpose? maybe there is(or should be) a thread for just that.

 

[beatcad]

heres a couple more. heres a KD made flathead ford valve spring compressor.
i'm sure theres others out there, but some other guys brought up flathead tools and I remembered this. it aint that rare, but I know an old timer that wants if off me.

and this I bet no one has. ive never seen another. a GM master key set.
it'll open and start any GM from about '51 to '64. yes, I've tried it on a lot of cars.

 

[pendragon1998]

Wakefield double-ended hex drive socket driver that came with two 12-point sockets (1/2" and 11/16"). It has ball detents on each end. Alloy Artifacts says Wakefield Wrench Company operated in Worcester, Mass, starting in the 1890s, but they don't have any info on a hex driver like the one I have.

Both sockets attached:

Ball detents on both ends. The socket on-end is driver-side up (hex drive)

Enhanced the logo so it could be read easier.

 

[oldgoaly]

Richard
you have a Berkroy circle cutter, for sheet metal, they were sold mainly to schools. I've had the nibler and brake, both well made, but on the smallish side. Pexto and May tools still make circle cutters. Metal spinners use the blanks made. tt