Car boot finds

[Zed]

Zed, I layed floors for 32yr I started out laying carpet then I was taught how to lay linoleum/ vinyl flooring. Then hardwood floors became big I spend the last 17yrs laying them. I kept my hand tools and seam iron I gave my nephew the rest of my flooring tools.

i started back in 1980 when i was 10,most of my family are carpet  fitters,i did it till 2001 but had a bad bike accident so had to change my career,i still fit though on and off,sadly my knees arnt good these days,i fitter most stuff including laminate, i also did border work,i worked in Belgium for 3 years but mainly worked in london and surrounding areas,

[Mike 56]

That's cool a fellow Ruger. Once I learned how to lay sheet vinyl they did not have me lay much carpet. We used to cove a lot vinyl floors in Ca. There is not to many guys left that can pattern floors. Do they cove vinyl in Britain?

[Sparky415]

Picked up a few good bits this morning

Small USA block plane
Small copper hammer
A couple of Richards slippy’s
Perfect pattern screwdriver in good condition 

Ooh and another wood grenade (just in case I break my first  )
 

[Yadda]

Picked up a few good bits this morning

Small USA block plane
Small copper hammer
A couple of Richards slippy’s
Perfect pattern screwdriver in good condition 

Ooh and another wood grenade (just in case I break my first  )
 

Perfect Handle screwdrivers are very collectable.  Show that one again once you clean it up.

A full compliment of wood grenades and wedges helps when you have a particularly recalcitrant piece of wood to split. 

Lots of people on this side of the pond like those Older Bahco adjustables.

Great hunting this weekend!

[Sparky415]

That screwdriver is in suprising good condition, normally they have been battered
I really like the Bahco's, I own three I've had from new

[Sparky415]

Don’t lose the little spring 



That’s better, works lovely now 
Found it was MOD issued in 67

[Yadda]

Nice clean up!

[David]

Wow Tony thats quite a haul you got there.     Zoomed right in on that screwdriver.          

[zoidberg]

Nice clean up!

+1 

[Sparky415]

 

A few bits this morning inc;
Two nice old slippys, horn or bone scales with brass liners

And a really nice old slippy with wood scales, perfect tool set    I just love this thing 


 
And a nasty old second hand kettle with a wobbly handle (Stamped AGA     )

[Sparky415]

For Yadda & David
My small collection of Perfect patern screwdrivers all in need of some work 

[Yadda]

A few bits this morning inc;
Two nice old slippys, horn or bone scales with brass liners

And a really nice old slippy with wood scales, perfect tool set    I just love this thing 


 
And a nasty old second hand kettle with a wobbly handle (Stamped AGA     )

Nice haul!

What's the weight on that hand sledge?

[Yadda]

For Yadda & David
My small collection of Perfect patern screwdrivers all in need of some work 

Nice assortment!  I see some pleasant hours passed in restoration with this set.

[Sparky415]

Nice haul!

What's the weight on that hand sledge?

2lb's I think Mate
and we call them lump hammers over here 

Nice assortment!  I see some pleasant hours passed in restoration with this set.

I'm going to leave them as a future project, one day...

[Yadda]

Nice haul!

What's the weight on that hand sledge?

2lb's I think Mate
and we call them lump hammers over here 

Nice assortment!  I see some pleasant hours passed in restoration with this set.

I'm going to leave them as a future project, one day...

The driver third from the left is a Model 660.  It has the number on the tip.  It is rarer than the rest.    Depending upon the use and style, the hammer could be a drilling hammer or an engineer's hammer.  Lump hammer seems an appropriate moniker.

[Yadda]

Nice haul!

What's the weight on that hand sledge?

2lb's I think Mate
and we call them lump hammers over here 

Nice assortment!  I see some pleasant hours passed in restoration with this set.

I'm going to leave them as a future project, one day...

The driver third from the left is a Model 660.  It has the number on the tip.  It is rarer than the rest.    Depending upon the use and style, the hammer could be a drilling hammer or an engineer's hammer.  Lump hammer seems an appropriate moniker.

Also tip of the cap to converting the weight for me.     

[Sparky415]

Nice haul!

What's the weight on that hand sledge?

2lb's I think Mate
and we call them lump hammers over here 

Nice assortment!  I see some pleasant hours passed in restoration with this set.

I'm going to leave them as a future project, one day...

The driver third from the left is a Model 660.  It has the number on the tip.  It is rarer than the rest.    Depending upon the use and style, the hammer could be a drilling hammer or an engineer's hammer.  Lump hammer seems an appropriate moniker.

Also tip of the cap to converting the weight for me.     

 

I still think in lb's Mate

[Zed]

Cant see the pics on my old tablet,ill check on my galaxy later  here is a pic of my carpet tools.


i can see the pics now,nice haul tony

[Sparky415]

Some good old tools there Paul 

Upholstery/tack hammer
A proper ‘dolfin’
And Electrical tape around your hacksaw so you don’t pick up your mates 

 

i can see the pics now,nice haul tony

Thanks, I was happy with what I found 
and I'm still loving that slippy 

[David]

For Yadda & David
My small collection of Perfect patern screwdrivers all in need of some work 

  I'm sure when you get done with them they'll be     

Maybe you might want to join up with the; PHARTS - Perfect Handle Admiration, Restoration and Torturing Society.     

[Mike 56]

Sparky that is a one pound carpet hammer mine cost me 30.00 forty years ago now they are over a 100.00.

[Zed]

That roberts tack hammer was my uncles,he trained me to fit carpets,he was using that hammer in the early 80's, i got it after he passed away 3 years ago ,

[Mike 56]

Zed it's a keeper for sure being that is was your uncle makes it priceless.  I can't tell you how much cap metal I hung with my mine as well as the stairs I upholstered with it.

[Sparky415]

Sparky that is a one pound carpet hammer mine cost me 30.00 forty years ago now they are over a 100.00.

I think I've got an old one somewhere (bought from a car boot sale) 

That roberts tack hammer was my uncles,he trained me to fit carpets,he was using that hammer in the early 80's, i got it after he passed away 3 years ago ,

Its good you get to use it Paul 

[Sparky415]

For Yadda & David
My small collection of Perfect patern screwdrivers all in need of some work 

  I'm sure when you get done with them they'll be     

Maybe you might want to join up with the; PHARTS - Perfect Handle Admiration, Restoration and Torturing Society.     

Don't hold your breath Mate they will be very fiddly to do

PHARTS David? (I think I'm already in that club  )

[Sparky415]

I have a useful little round file, not as sharp as it was

Someone on here said you can sharpen a file by soaking it in vinegar for a while.... a few weeks later 

I blame Santos and my bad memory 

[Sparky415]

A lovely old painters dusting brush
Chipped axe head (might be Viking    )
A very small ball pein hammer for someone
Old Richards slippy
And what I hope is a handle for a sewing needle (ally on the left) 

[TazzieRob]

I have a useful little round file, not as sharp as it was

Someone on here said you can sharpen a file by soaking it in vinegar for a while.... a few weeks later 

I blame Santos and my bad memory 

Looks sharper on the end, what's the problem? 

[Yadda]

A lovely old painters dusting brush
Chipped axe head (might be Viking    )
A very small ball pein hammer for someone
Old Richards slippy
And what I hope is a handle for a sewing needle (ally on the left) 

... and another Footprint with original screw....

[Sparky415]

    


Chisels cleaned up really well