Cecil E Mayo Pty Ltd. MAO Tools.

[Boringgeoff]

Hi all,
In conversation with a friend he asked me what I knew about MAO tools to which I was able to reply with some conviction " nothing".
Checking the Directory of Australian Manufacturers and Makers on the HTPAA website lists the mark MAO as Cecil E Mayo Pty Ltd of NSW. Manufacturer of Braces (ratchet and plain), T type wrenches, plumb bobs, trammels, hand/breast drills, marking gauges.
Does anyone have any further info on this brand?

Thanks,
Geoff.

[hiroller]

The company still exists!
You could try emailing them for a copy of an old catalogue.
http://www.mayogroup.com.au/company/comProfile.htm

[Boringgeoff]

Thanks hiroller,
Why didn't I think of that?
Cheers,
Geoff.

[woodie one]

Here's one - a MAO ratchet brace.

The markings on the angled bar nearest the pad are: MAO ABC No88 12in

Two jaw chuck accepts standard tapered bits. Ratchet is as good as the day it was made.

All in all, a very nice tool to use

Cheers, Woodie One

MAO ratchet brace-3.jpgMAO ratchet brace-1.jpgMAO ratchet brace-2.jpg

[Boringgeoff]

Thanks for posting those photos Woodie.
I hadn't heard of MAO before my friend brought it to my attention. I suppose I'll have to keep an eye out from now on. At least now I know what they look like.
Cheers,
Geoff.