Tool Showcase Index 2

Jon Zimmers Antique Tools Tool Showcase 2 ...

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	Z. N. Seeley Bronze Saw Tool 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 [Order Now]
	Keuffel & Esser Co. Forester's Compass Made for the U.S. Forest Service. Aluminum with folding brass sights. 4 1/2 inch base with bevel edges. Two edges are graduated as a protractor, one edge graduated to 8ths inches, representing chains on a scale of one inch to a mile, the other side is graduated to 10ths inches. This is also known as a geologist's compass which is used largely in topographical work. Complete with ball joint and socket for Jacob Staff mounting. In a sewed leather case, Fine ..................... $295.00 [Order Now]
	Starrett No. 240 Plier Wrench This one is marked Pat. Ap'ld For. 7 inch length. A rare wrench that has a worm-gear for the adjustable jaw, Fine ..................... $135.00 [Order Now]
	Thayer's Patent Combination Hammer Patented June 24, 1862. A combination tool with a tack hammer head. The connecting bar has a tack-puller on the end, is graduated as a rule, has a saw blade on the side, and a screwdriver at the bottom, G+ ............... Sold $135.00 [Order Now]
	Disston Lawn Sprinkler A very high-quality sprinkler. It is marked Keystone (with the keystone logo), and Phila, Pa, so, I'm assuming it is by Disston. Green enamel on the cast-iron base. Machined brass fittings. The sprinkler arm is 8 inches wide, Fine ..................... $145.00 [Order Now]
	Boxed Russell Jennings Spur Dowel Bitts 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 ............ $75.00 [Order Now]
	Otis Smith Saw Set Made by Otis Smith, of Rockfall, Conn, who manufactured several tools, including the Fales patent combination plane. A finely-made, elaborate saw set for handsaws. The nickel plating is a bit worn, Beech handle. 9 inches overall, G++ .......... $155.00 [Order Now]
	Cunneen Adjustable Hack Saw An unusual hack saw with a brass frame is marked Patented along with Cunneen Co. and New Rochelle, NY. A small hacksaw with an 8 inch blade, G+ ..................... $70.00 [Order Now]
	Mann Screwholding Screwdriver Pat'd May 16, 1895. Has a large attachment to hold a screw, G+ ..................... $55.00 [Order Now]
	Conn. Valley Wood Plug Cutter 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]
	H. K. Austin File Holder An absolutely great file handle with Victorian styling, that attaches to a file. Patented Sept. 7, 1880. 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]
	Nestor's Patent Clapboard Gauge This showy brass and mahogany? gauge was patented on Dec 31, 1867, by John Nester, of Portland, Oregon. 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]
	Planishing Hammer Used by silversmiths and jewelers to put a smooth finish on metalwork by lightly tapping on the surface. Has a nicely-turned handle with bulbous end, G+ ..................... $65.00 [Order Now]
	Wiss Buttonhole Cutter Made by J. Wiss & Sons, Newark. An early cutlery company in New Jersey, known especially for their scissors. It punches a hole and cuts a slot of different lengths to make buttonholes in leather, Fine .......... Sold $95.00 [Order Now]
	Adjustable Saw Spider A hand-forged saw set with a shepherd's head crook to gauge the saw teeth on both sides of the blade. Six inches overall length, G++ ..................... $65.0 [Order Now]
	Hand-Forged Hammer An interesting early tool. I'm not sure of its purpose. There is a tack hammer head on one end and a two-inch wide blade on the other. It seems too light to be an adze, but it may have been used to split small work for pegs. Otherwise, it may be a veneer hammer, the blade being used to smooth-down veneer after gluing, G ..................... $65.00 [Order Now]
	Phelps Bros. Spokeshave 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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