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#31
General Discussion / Re: Antique store finds
Last post by Yadda - February 27, 2026, 10:55:51 PM
Nice finds!
#32
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!
#33
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 .
#34
General Discussion / Re: Estate Sale Buy 2/21/2026
Last post by Yadda - February 25, 2026, 07:27:40 PM
Quote from: Lewill2 on February 25, 2026, 10:21:36 AMThe tip looks like one of my old long screw drivers that I used to use on my coal stove to break up clinkers on top of the grate.

I've seen similar.  My grandfather used a sharpened piece of rebar with a broomstick handle.
#35
General Discussion / Re: Estate Sale Buy 2/21/2026
Last post by Yadda - February 25, 2026, 07:26:10 PM
Quote from: lptools on February 25, 2026, 09:22:22 AMI've always liked the wooden handles on the Proto screwdrivers!


They are iconic.  This is the first one I've seen in the wild.
#36
General Discussion / Re: Estate Sale Buy 2/21/2026
Last post by Lewill2 - February 25, 2026, 10:21:36 AM
The tip looks like one of my old long screw drivers that I used to use on my coal stove to break up clinkers on top of the grate.
#37
General Discussion / Re: Estate Sale Buy 2/21/2026
Last post by lptools - February 25, 2026, 09:22:22 AM
I've always liked the wooden handles on the Proto screwdrivers!
#38
General Discussion / Re: Estate Sale Buy 2/21/2026
Last post by Taxidermyman - February 25, 2026, 08:54:48 AM
Sweet! Like you said the tip is in bad condition but that can easily be fixed
#39
Woodworking Forum / Eggbeater Hand Drill
Last post by Yadda - February 24, 2026, 02:26:10 PM
This eggbeater style hand drill is in good condition.  The price was too good to pass up, so it came home with me. The only information I can find on this drill is the "Made in USA" on the handle.  There were 4 original  bits  in the handle.
#40
Woodworking Forum / Re: Leigh 4d dovetail jig
Last post by Yadda - February 24, 2026, 02:24:37 PM
I missed this earlier.  Nice buy!