A few Recent Mid-Week Grabs

Nice haul, and couldn’t agree more !

-- Glen, Vernon B.C. Canada

I agree. Nice additions

-- There is nothing like the sound of a well tuned hand plane. - http://timetestedtools.wordpress.com (timetestedtools at hotmail dot c0m)

Thanks, Glen and Don!
Yeah, I guess this is my mission around here, to cultivate a reverence for the tools of olde. It’s not a black-and-white issue, on some previous discussions here it seemed to me that there were some who believed that there were only two choices: ‘bargain’ imports, or high end tools. There IS a third option, but it involves scouring the ads, searching out yard sales, thrift stores, and antique shops for well-built older tools at an advantageous price. That’s where my head is at. Shopping the underground economy for undervalued gems is a lifestyle thing, worthy of anyone’s consideration in my opinion. Of course, if there is a tool I don’t have, and need it NOW, I’ll go buy it. But the collecting of old tools is a perfect compliment to the woodworking hobby.

-- Einstein: "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." I'm Poopiekat!!

poopiekat,
Very nice and I envy you but now you need even more storage.
How does ti feel to shoot yourself in the foot?

-- Bert

B2rtch: Aha, now you know why I have a hard time organizing my shop…I will never stop buying the vintage stuff, and finding room to keep it at the ready. That’s why my shop keeps morphing. My buying habits are intentional and well-reasoned; I am a die-hard collector, period.

-- Einstein: "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." I'm Poopiekat!!

poopiekat, I understand that and I am like you. I love vintage tools but I know that if I do not restrain/master myself I shall run myself into bankruptcy and I shall soon run out of room.
I do not want either one to happen , so ( with some difficulties and some failures) I master my habit and desires.
I guess that I ma lucky to live in Salt Lake City and that here interesting vintage tools are difficult to find.

-- Bert

... and I thought you did it only on week-ends…

You are addicted to The Hunt! LOL

Nice hauls!!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

I haven’t bought a plane in 1.5 months :-)

Nice finds. If I had anyone looking to borrow some tools from me, I’d probably do the same, I like the idea. But I don’t, so I’m good for now :-P

-- Mos - Twin Cities, MN -- Stanley #45 Evangelist - www.youtube.com/MosquitoMods

You always bring something vintage yet refreshing to this site!
Thanks for the constant share of your wonder finds!

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Thanks, Fishinbo! It seems to be my mission here, to advocate for an alternative to commercialized power tools for the hobby woodworker. Having vintage tools ready to use is one of the most gratifying aspects of my shop time.

-- Einstein: "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." I'm Poopiekat!!

I have to be VERY careful when searching the tool net.
I could hurt myself.
Good haul, and I don’t know that I’ve seen the “teal” color before.
Bill

-- bill@magraphics.us

Thanks, Bill. I recall the teal from Sears-Roebuck in the late 50’s to early 60’s, they come up on eBay from time to time. Way kool.

-- Einstein: "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." I'm Poopiekat!!