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yeh mate, I know the feeling, if these are 65 years old then my dad wasn't even born :D If they are 30 years old then I was in PreSchool :B
love this old stuff though, hope to find out more about...

thanks guys, so far we all agree that it's a hex socket handle, but the age and origin is still unconfirmed. one vote for Taiwan, one for the US, could be anywhere from 30-65 years old :doh: :roll:...

Hi there :U

In my continued search of Dad's tools I cam across this little fella.
It is, I imagine a tool used with sockets, that's not where the mystery lies.
The only branding on this tool is...

thanks for that Ken, so it seems the symbol is the same but the letters within changed over the years.
Spanner collecting is pretty big overseas by the sound of it, I wonder how many people collect...

thanks for all the replies guys and gals :cool:
I knew someone out there must have a tool with the same markings and that pic Eldanos put up is pretty damn close.
Looks like my mystery tool is from...

just over 200mm long.

I've been told that most of the farriers tools similar (ie hoof trimmers) are quite a bit longer and have a flatter face on top of the pincer face.

rod

Hi there,
I have been trying to track down the history of these two pair of Carpenters Pincers in the following images.
They could be any where from 20-70+years old based on the other tools that...

very interesting stuff Ray, would love to know the full story, but I reckon that answer might have died with the person/people who made &used the tool.
My Grandfather (possible owner at some stage)...

OK pondering complete.:rolleyes:

Theory one:

This was an early DUFOR spanenr sold to a customer who sent it back to Duly and Hansford to be modified, Duly and Hansford engraved their name on...

thanks for the clarification Ray :)
I have attached another picture here of the other side of the modified DUFOR.
Does this still fit in with a spammer ID?
It does seem to have been modified to...

so mine may be worth a few $ then! :2tsup:

you may well be right, has anyone got similar ones ?

rod

Uhm Ray? perhaps I needed to be there? :no: :p
When I serched DUFOR there were not really that many references on this forum, has someone else really come accross one of these modifieds with Duly...

I have read a few posts here requesting pics of old Oz tools, so this is to go with the Sid Chrome pics I posted earlier on another thread.
Once again, I don't know a lot about these, only what I...

and here he is with his mates.
no idea again if they are Oz made or how old, but they say Sidchrome so they qualified for a pic :p

Your wish is my command!
Here's an old Sid Chrome spanner I found in Dad's toolbox yesterday.
No idea how old it it, but it looks to be fairly old.
Anyone got one to match? Know any more about...

don't fancy having my perfectly good nuts buggered:oo:, so in the bin it goes.

it's one step closer to the bin and getting closer with each reply :D

thanks to you both for that very quick response.
looks like this one goes in the junk pile of assorted cheapies that found their way in with the good stuff.
now for the rest of the spanners :oo:...

How long have you had it Dave? Were they a popular/fad thing?

Hi there
Found this one at the bottom of Dad's toolbox.
Tried Googling it but came up empty.
Has anybody out there got one? or maybe know the history of this little sucker?
Looks to be a...

Geez it's great to get replies from all over the world! There is a serious amount of combined knowledge floating around this forum.
Until I started this toolbox sorting journey, I thought a chisel...

OK, finally managed to collate and ID all of my late Father's chisels.

Many thanks to the "Darksiders" who helped me in my task. :2tsup:


As best I can figure, we have from right to
...

Hi Guys, your replies and information is very welcome.Trying to enter the world of chisels (and tools in general) is pretty intimidating with all the terminology and brands to come to grips with, but...

I would like to thank all the members who have patiently responded to my endless questions on tool IDs and possible values.
I am not nearly finished my search through Dad's old tools, and will...

OK we are getting towards the end of the chisel collection and I am becoming familiar with quite a few makers and their product.

I have a few that I need a hand with, images to follow.

One is...

well that explains why there's not much info about.
Can anybody help with type of chisel and size class?

Okay!
We have a positive ID on the maker :2tsup: and I've used that info to search for more, but there are surprisingly few references to these chisels, and not many at all that have been sold...

thank you both very much for your detective work on this one, I now have lots more info with which to continue my research.
I'm hoping to track down likely age, history and perhaps get an idea of...

OK, yet another question for you tool tragics :p
I've been googling my fingers to the bone, but without luck.
Who can help me with an ID on more of Dad's tools? :?
Please let me know if you have...

Keeping you guys busy hey! :p

Another 3 refugees from Dad's toolboxes.

These ones are Pop Rivet guns...even I know that much :-

What I don't know is how old they are and if they have any...

Footballs hey! :cool:

OK so does anyone want my bodkin, footy lacer, leather working, hessian stitching tool?

If anybody wants it (free!) for whatever reason, just post here and then we'll...

Thanks Derek, each to their own I suppose, as long as mine find their way into the hands of someone who wants them, either to use or collect, it's gotta be better than them ending up in the tip or at...

Gotta agree with you on this one Mick, certainly seems as though mine started out life as a "Bodkin". Looks like mine has been drilled out to create a larger void and the side taken out for access...

Anybody got some more ideas for me? The mystery remains :doh:

thanks again for all the replies, it seems that these tools certainly were memorable, love em or hate em, they have a legacy regardless.
Interesting reading about the history of them, gotta love a...

Thanks to those of you who checked out this post and to DJ for the feedback :2tsup:.
As I have no idea how much they are worth I have listed them on eBay tonite, so if you would like to add them to...

thanks for the tip mate.
Yes I had figured out that function...bit like a screwdriver on viagra :q

That was quick DJ, thanks for that.
I have held and pulled as instructed, worked like a well oiled machine...I suppose it is really :p
Do you know if there is much of a market for them? Are they...

Yet another question about a tool from Dad's collection.
2 tools actually.
Both are Yankee Spiral Ratchet drivers, one is a 135A and the other a 131A.
Looked them up on the web, and they seem to...

OK here we have a close up view of the "business end" of the mystery tool, your thoughts? Has it been modified from a standard eye hole or is it that shape by design?
It's got me guessing :B

Interesting suggestion rsser and a valid point on the thickness of th shaft.
I've been doing some googleing to see if I can find a similar example, but no joy as yet.
:? One alternative that I...

Thanks for the replies guys :)
MickC: Not sure that it's a Bodkin, as no, it does not have a needle like eye in the pointy end, just the slot/keyway in the picture.
Maybe HazzaB is on the money,...

Another tool from Dad's toolbox that I am not familiar with!
My guess is something to do with leatherwork / stitching, but it's just that...a guess :-
As per the attached image, it has a wooden...

Vices are sold, thanks :)

that's a good point Derek. :2tsup:
rocket

Thanks for the feedback and help with ID's.
These vices are now up for sale in the "marketplace" section of this forum, please check them out and let me know if you are interested. :wink:

Thanks Sapling,
It is hard to imagine that such a serious piece of equipment could be worth $5 but I guess in the end something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.:rolleyes:

thanks guys thats great :2tsup:
I will measure them up and do some more research.
If anyone reading this is interested in purchasing either of these vices and can collect in Brisbane, please let me...

thanks for the replies fellas, I figured that they would be decent vices as my Dad always bought good stuff and appreciated quality gear.
Any ideas on how to measure them? what they are worth?
I...