living is learning

We are all collectors at heart. Whether we realize it or not, we go through our lives collecting memories, knowledge, and so many of us collect items of worth. Their value may be set in the world of collectors or they may be set in our hearts because of a link to a memory in our lives or to that of a loved one. Whichever it may be, cherish your collections and never stop seeking knowledge and passing it on, for that is truly the key to a meaningful existence. Old Soul

Old Tools

Here is my meager collection of antique tools, most were found cleaning up old farmsteads or in a salvage yard. Some were handed down to me and others I acquired at auctions or yard sales. I don't think I would ever want to part with any of them, but you know what they say ."Anything can be had for the right price"
I hope you enjoy the images and as always, if you have a question or any information don't hesitate to leave a comment.
Thanks

I think these two items are my favorites, Top is a marking gauge made out of rosewood I believe with brass hardware and inlays. Bottom is a square(of course) again rosewood I think with a steel straight edge and brass plate on the inside edge and brass inlay on both sides with steel pins.

another marking gauge, all wood, even the thumb screw, except for a steel pin on the one end

My only wood block plane,

its about 8" long by 2 3/4" at its widest point

Just a few antique drills I saved from the scrap yard

old auger bits

Clayton & Lambert Mfg. Co.

A few antique torches

top one was stamped the others look like they had a decal that has long since disappeared

Do you know what this is?

I found it while helping a friend clean up around his farm

It is about 3 feet long and the front handle is forge welded

It's a hay saw!

MORE TO COME....................

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