I have noticed lately in several posts that a lot of you use vintage woodworking equipment. I am interested in any strategies you could share regarding how you find the old tools. I know there is always Craigslist or ebay but where else do you look. Thanks.
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[size=14pt]Inheriting them.
Two old Stanley planes, wooden plough plane, plumb bobs [see avitar] a 1/2 inch Australian Made Shermatic Two Speed Drill [can be a beast and no clutch release if drill bitt grabs], squares, various clamps and sliding bevels. [smile]
Two old Stanley planes, wooden plough plane, plumb bobs [see avitar] a 1/2 inch Australian Made Shermatic Two Speed Drill [can be a beast and no clutch release if drill bitt grabs], squares, various clamps and sliding bevels. [smile]
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Untidy Shop said:
[size=18pt]More on the drill which according to the second article link below, dates it back as far as 1957.
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Certainly in my mind, my Grandfather had it around 1960. He was a trained wooden boat builder, but suffered WW1 Somme battlefield injuries and illness. Despite some disabilities he spent much of his life until his death at 80 in 1969, knitting (1) and tinkering in his workshop. Mainly building solid wood bookcases, tables and cabinets, inlay trays, board games and toys for family members and charities.
[size=14pt]More Information about Australian Made Shermatic Drills.
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/sher-william-peter-11679
http://powertoolstudy.blogspot.com.au/p/drills_03.html
http://www.woodworkforums.com/archive/index.php/t-124397.html
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1. Knitting in Scotland in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries was as much a mans as woman's activity, and although born in Tasmania, my Grandfather was skilled by both his Scot father and mother.
1. Knitting in Scotland in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries was as much a mans as woman's activity in Scotland, and although born in Tasmania, my Grandfather was skilled by both his Scot father and mother.
Both my father and mother could knit. My father's main work was with more solid mediums such as wood, metal, glass, photography, drawing and even a huge plaster paris model/mural project that he had tot call in "The Master" to help him on. My mom worked with All of the same mediums as well except developing film. She did a Norwegian type sweater for me wen i was a sophomore in HS that I still have today. It is a little ight and a couple of threads have started to fray. She did a fantastic amount of quilting that I gave out to all of the family when she passed way.
Back to the knitting by my father. he did not do it often, but when a project needed a small coat (he did a large percentage of his work in miniature and it was of museum grade) he sometimes did the clothing needed. Lateron, his second wife took over the cloth type work, but I have seen some of his knitting. it was flawless. He was a bit more skilled and a whole lot more particular (a perfectionist) than ever was his #1 son.
When living on the farm, I tried knitting one very cold winter. I think I go all of 3" of a narrow scarf done before spring came and i could get back out into the fields. I never tried that again. But i could darn a pair of worn out socks pretty quick. i was always going top speed on my feet and wore out socks quite fast. i got lots of practice with the darning needle and that glass egg. [big grin]
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Both my father and mother could knit. My father's main work was with more solid mediums such as wood, metal, glass, photography, drawing and even a huge plaster paris model/mural project that he had tot call in "The Master" to help him on. My mom worked with All of the same mediums as well except developing film. She did a Norwegian type sweater for me wen i was a sophomore in HS that I still have today. It is a little ight and a couple of threads have started to fray. She did a fantastic amount of quilting that I gave out to all of the family when she passed way.
Back to the knitting by my father. he did not do it often, but when a project needed a small coat (he did a large percentage of his work in miniature and it was of museum grade) he sometimes did the clothing needed. Lateron, his second wife took over the cloth type work, but I have seen some of his knitting. it was flawless. He was a bit more skilled and a whole lot more particular (a perfectionist) than ever was his #1 son.
When living on the farm, I tried knitting one very cold winter. I think I go all of 3" of a narrow scarf done before spring came and i could get back out into the fields. I never tried that again. But i could darn a pair of worn out socks pretty quick. i was always going top speed on my feet and wore out socks quite fast. i got lots of practice with the darning needle and that glass egg. [big grin]
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duburban said:
Old reference books, trial an error, find people that know an ask as many questions as you can. I learn best by doing.
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jafenske said:
Lots of places. The stuff is everywhere. I don't like sharing my fishing holes with everyone though.
The best way to find stuff, is to commit to it and be diligent in your search.
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Thank you for the advice. I called my Dad, who is not a woodworker, and asked him to go buy some vintage tools and leave them to me. I gave him a list of the lists I wanted. I got the inheriting thing covered. [smile]
[member=3891]WarnerConstCo.[/member] I saw some posts you had on other forums. Based on that info I think I have a few ideas about where to start.
[member=3891]WarnerConstCo.[/member] I saw some posts you had on other forums. Based on that info I think I have a few ideas about where to start.
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