Originally Posted by
Abratool
Thanks for the follow up information. A lot of my tools are of similiar design & vintage.
Here are photos of my Toolchest I made from Australian Coachwood (Scented Satinwood) grown on the north coast of NSW.With a french polished finish. I made it in 1958 I was 16 at that time.
During my apprenticeship as a Toolmaker at AWA Ashfield NSW, a lot of the tools in the chest & many others, not shown were made from 1958 to 1962.
There was a "credit squeeze".... slow down of the economy, at the time, & as apprentices we were told "just to keep busy" so I took the opportunity without a pause. :2tsup: All of the tools are hardened & ground & the really precise stuff is hand lapped.
They were good years, & great times. I have always been a "Tool Nut" & this forum has accentuated that pursuit, with vigor. Thanks to all out there !
I hope this may be of interest.
regards
Bruce:)