Old tools

How much can you learn about a person by simply looking at things he or she has owned in their life? This question was explored a couple of years ago in a

Rust In Peace is a [completely addicting] collection of images of classic, well-made objects that have aged to a patina that makes them even more amazing.

I love watching new things get made???but equally as invigorating is watching old things get repaired and restored. There are plenty of reasons to fix old things: keeping them out of the landfill, learning how they’re made,??making a little extra jingle, appreciating the products around us that we take for granted, cultivating the mindset of taking better stewardship of our surroundings.

Learn what sorts of "terrific" tools you should be looking for when vintage shopping. They make interesting collections and are great sellers, too.

Carpenter Tools Vintage Dictionary Print - Common Tools Used by Carpenters Woodworking

Lot of three very old, very worn ice picks... the tips of all of these are worn or broken away, and the handles are very weathered.

DO NOT THROW AWAY OLD SAWS ON WOOD I Have a Great Idea: So don’t be in a hurry to throw away old unnecessary tools because you can make useful #DIY out of them.

Lot of 4 assorted antique and primitive forged iron hand nippers. These old blacksmith's horseshoeing tools measure from about 8" to 12 1/4" long. One pair looks to be marked Original Enderes (from Albert Lea, Minnesota). The second largest pair (about 11" long and bottom right in the 2nd photo) looks to be hand forged. The pair with the forked nail puller in the handle end is quite rusty and heavily pitted from age.

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That $1 table could hold some real treasures.

Stillson #10 Pipe Wrench, made by Walworth Mfg Co. in Boston.

designcoyxe shares the process of restoring this antique screwdriver. #Instructables #workshop #tools #repair #restoration

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