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Tool Talk => Collector's Forum => Topic started by: Aloha on August 11, 2014, 05:01:17 AM
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I se so many pliers when I go to the fleamarket but I get so focused on MT's and other goodies that I ignore them. I have been keeping up with Yadda and others pliery finds and figured I'd have a go at some too. There are some really neat ones with very interesting designs. I found 5 that spoke to me so I snatched them up.
The thing that really turns me on about old tools is the history these tools could tell. I let my mind wander about thinking about possible interesting tales these tools have.
#1 Chanel Lock #417
#2 Harrold USA
#3 Cee Tee Co
#4 T Williams Made in England
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some more pics
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Last ones.
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Looks like you found some 8) old pliers. I have lots of old pliers. I got a real weakness for them. Kraeuter made a lot of pliers. A body could spend a lot of time and money just collecting them. Hope you find some more golden oldies! :tu: :)
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Looks like you found some 8) old pliers. I have lots of old pliers. I got a real weakness for them. Kraeuter made a lot of pliers. A body could spend a lot of time and money just collecting them. Hope you find some more golden oldies! :tu: :)
Thank you I sure will be keeping out a keen eye from now on. I also got 2 very neat scissors and a cool old 3 prong spring plier from CS Osborne. The history is what is neat for me and I honestly could have dug up some more but I was getting tired. I got each for about a $1 as I'm sure the sellers thought they were old and rusty.
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I really like the history behind the old tool manufacturs and companies. Here a link to Alloy Artifacts (http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/). Lots of history and tools there.
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Great finds! :salute: I like you enjoy the history behind many of these old tools. The variations, patents, and manufacturers all lend themselves to inquiring minds. You've set yourself on the precipice of a long slippery slope. Enjoy the slide and share lots of pictures. :D
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Thanks Yadda, you and other have posted so many great pictures that I have been inspired. I particularly like the way some have been joined, like the T Williams and Harrold. The handles are beautiful as well and of course the patina on these is :drool:.
I do really enjoy the history and searching thru countless pages of information. I got a small Meteor 1/4 ratchet and it seems that company was here then gone sometime in the 50's.
Thanks David for the link :salute:. I'm glad the sellers wanted to get rid of these tools more than they wanted to rob me.
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Meteor hmm....... Will need to check it out. You are right about the design work on the handles. Really beautiful designs. Well created and implemented in a way to last a lifetime or more.
FYI - I picked up a Lock Line pliers from Ross Manufacturing. It has been on my list for a while now. Will post later today.
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Meteor 1/4 in ratchet.
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Nice pickup! Keep your eyes out. They also made a brass ratchet. I like the ball at the end of the handle.
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Nice pickup! Keep your eyes out. They also made a brass ratchet. I like the ball at the end of the handle.
Love brass :dd: so I will definitely be keeping glasses cleaned and eyes wide open. Yeah that ball at the end is a neat feature that has some function to it.
http://www.datamp.org/patents/search/advance.php?pn=D167868&id=41577&set=1
This shows it was part of a set so it would be neat to find its mates.
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The Metor ratchet looks similar like the Yankee 3400 racheting screwdriver. The brass Metor must be a real looker. :)
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The Metor ratchet looks similar like the Yankee 3400 racheting screwdriver. The brass Metor must be a real looker. :)
Oh wow those are very neat. I have fetish for little ratcheting tools and I'm not afraid to admit it 8)
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This link provides a three photo view of the brass Meteor ratchet.
http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=3216.0
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The Metor ratchet looks similar like the Yankee 3400 racheting screwdriver. The brass Metor must be a real looker. :)
Very cool David. :tu:
Do you have any of the sockets/sets?
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The Metor ratchet looks similar like the Yankee 3400 racheting screwdriver. The brass Metor must be a real looker. :)
Oh wow those are very neat. I have fetish for little ratcheting tools and I'm not afraid to admit it 8)
+1
Dad had a small set from Craftsman from the late 50's. I always liked that set. It was destroyed in the fire that claimed his woodshop 10 year ago. <sigh>
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The Metor ratchet looks similar like the Yankee 3400 racheting screwdriver. The brass Metor must be a real looker. :)
Very cool David. :tu:
Do you have any of the sockets/sets?
No I dont Y. Maybe I'll need to do some thing about that in the future. Got any suggestions?