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#1
General Discussion / Re: Antique store finds
Last post by lptools - Today at 10:23:25 AM
Hello, Taxidermyman . The anvil is a handy size , but it has some collectible value  . From what I have found so far , this was a salesman's sample .
#2
General Discussion / Re: Marketplace finds
Last post by lptools - Today at 09:10:09 AM
Hello , Les . I upload from my desktop , and I use the feature where it says "Click or drag files here to attach them" . This feature is not available ( as far as I can tell ) using "Quick Reply" . Are you using a phone? Or a desktop computer?
#3
General Discussion / Re: Marketplace finds
Last post by Lewill2 - Today at 08:42:27 AM
Sorry I can't figure out how to post pictures anymore.
#4
General Discussion / Re: Antique store finds
Last post by Taxidermyman - Today at 08:24:33 AM
Sweet! I oughta find myself an anvil of that size
#5
General Discussion / Re: Marketplace finds
Last post by Taxidermyman - Today at 08:23:50 AM
always a good day when there is a good deal on tools on fb, I must admit I am a bit addicted to scrolling marketplace.
#6
General Discussion / Re: Marketplace finds
Last post by lptools - March 01, 2026, 09:12:01 AM
Hello, Les . Good eye , the round bar does have a machined flat top . In this photo there is a Starrett , ( at top ) , and the one made by FO.  Brown & Sharpe also made a similar tool .
#7
General Discussion / Re: Marketplace finds
Last post by Lewill2 - March 01, 2026, 08:03:59 AM
The beam divider/trammel point set, is the beam round or is there a flat machined on the top to keep the points from spinning on the beam/rod? These were manufactured by one of the machine tool makers but were often copied by tool makers. I started my working career as a draftsman and used a beam compass similar to this design. A local machinist in Phillipsburg NJ area made these as a side business. Mine has a flat machined on the round beam to keep the attachments from spinning on the round beam. They also sold a coupling and extension bars for their sets.
#8
General Discussion / Re: Antique store finds
Last post by Yadda - February 27, 2026, 10:55:51 PM
Nice finds!
#9
General Discussion / Antique store finds
Last post by lptools - February 27, 2026, 06:30:27 PM
Found a few things that were reasonably priced! K R Wilson Anvil , Tumico Micrometer , Brown & Sharpe 736 Lathe Test Indicator , Stanley 68 Rabbet Spokeshave , Morse Taper Lathe Center , Stanley Advertising Rule , and a gizmotic Magic Cable Stripper . Also a 745 Clamp Bench Vise , photo coming after I get it cleaned up!
#10
General Discussion / Marketplace finds
Last post by lptools - February 27, 2026, 06:16:37 PM
Starrett Magnetic Indicator Base & Key seat Clamps , Union Center Gage. The rest are unmarked , good chance they were made by FO , who was a tool & die maker .