vintage tool finds

[BRab]

I was lucky enough to get a really nice haul of old tools at an auction last week. I thought I would share some of the items I picked up.

Here is a Trojan axe head that I cleaned up with a Philadelphia tool co half-hatchet. I am really excited about the Trojan, I've read they were an Australian company that made racing axes. It weighs about 1.5 - 2 lbs, so it may become my camping axe if I can find a handle of the right length.

Most of the saws are Disstons; bottom saw is a Stanley.

And the coolest thing I got was this electric whetstone grinder. The stone is about 17" in diameter and has a nice and flat face. I was pleasantly surprised when I plugged it in and it worked, because I don't think it has been used in years.

Thanks for looking.

 

[hossthehermit]

Great score!! Especially the stone

 

[Steve Tall]

...And the coolest thing I got was this electric whetstone grinder. The stone is about 17" in diameter and has a nice and flat face.

I am seriously jealous.

 

[Pipeman]

Great haul, awesome saws and the stone is a real score. Congrats.

Best regards

Robin

 

[Operator1975]

Awesome haul. When you use the grinder, make sure you wear a mask. Don't want that stuff getting in your lungs.

 

[vhram]

Careful with that electric stone. I saw a pic of one someone hooked up to a electric motor that exploded when it was been used and sent chunks everywhere.

 

[Loosearrow]

Nice find. I need a bigger box, to live in.

 

[bearhunter]

that my friend is COOL stuff.
i have a soft spot in my heart for old tools my father-in-law gave me his fathers tools. my inlaw is 68 so they are all old and in damn near perfect shape. all have been used quite a bit but have been taken care of with the TLC that they deserve.
nice score.

 

[Dusty One]

You did good...A bunch of nice Disstons and a Great wet stone.....