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An early, raker gauge, patented in Mar. 17, 1908, in Centralia, Wash.,the heart of Pacific Northwest logging. This is a rare saw tool, and an interesting bit of history in the development of logging in the Pacific Northwest. As far as I know, this was the first tooth depth gauge, and the first use of a glass surface, which was later used by Morin. Includes a copy of the patent papers, G++ ........... $165.00
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These are the earliest bitts (that's what they called them then) made by Russell Jennings Mfg Co, Deep River, Conn., U.S.A. This was the original location of the company, and they moved to Chester, Conn, in 1875, so, these are before that time, and for only a few years. The box has an early, decorative wallpaper cover with a label on the top and one end, with the size written in inkpen. A wonderful piece of history, Fine ............ $95.00 [Order Now]
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A patented adjustable countersink bit made by the Conn. Valley Mfg. Co., Centerbrook, Conn. with a very graphic little box. It makes a 1/2 inch countersink hole. The depth of the hole has a very complicated adjustment, Fine .......... Sold $35.00 [Order Now]
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A wood plug cutting bit made by the Conn. Valley Mfg. Co., Centerbrook, Conn. with a very graphic little box. It makes a 3/8 inch plug. I got this one with the counterbore, but the sizes don't match, Fine .......... $30.00 [Order Now]
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Six-inch caliper is 10 inches overall. Graduated in inches on one side and MM on the other. It will measure stock up to six inches, G+ .......... $95.00 [Order Now]
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A major component of any machinist's tool kit, the file was used to flatten metal surfaces. And they learned to do it perfectly by hand, G+ ......... $95.00 [Order Now]
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These are the early, large bronze trammel points. Exquisite design and craftsmanship is classic Starrett. Nice nickel plating, Fine ....... $135.00
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Quite a spectacular tool for the work it was designed to do. It has some tool-box dings, but is still fully functional. Has been lightly cleaned, G++ .......... $295.00 [Order Now]
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Has a nicely-turned handle with bulbous end, G+ ..................... $65.00 [Order Now]
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There was a trend in the Victorian era to do complex pierced fretwork. Sorrento, which took it's name from a famous woodworking town in Italy, made tools for this trade. The saw has a 14 inch throat to do large work. It looks like it has a maple frame and mahogany handle, Fine ..................... Sold $225.00 [Order Now]
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This is a small patternmaker's spoke shave made by Phelps Bros., Phiston, PA. Nickel plated brass, flat bottom, 3 3/4 inch overall length. G .............. $75.00 [Order Now]
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