Pic148knife_1.jpgA few knives98 viewsSome of the knives I've made from scratch, the finished ones and some works in progress, at the top is a folding jack knife.john krau
020.JPGStanley 4573 viewsA stippled finish Stanley 45, with cutters, shoes, and original box. Found altogether, not an assembled lot. john krau
1_april_001.JPGOil Cans73 viewsIf you have old tools, they need lubrication.john krau
024.JPGIrwin bit box69 viewsOriginal Irwin big box from the 40s, maybe 50s. john krau
october_10_023.JPGvises72 viewsMy recent acquisition, the brass barreled post vise, with a tiny jewelers vise on top. Thats a nickel in the jaws. The big one is over 85lbs.john krau
dec__10_009.JPGeasel, Christmas gift to daughter 2010,77 viewsMade this easel from pallet wood, following a picture in a catalog. Hand tools only. john krau
100_0763flywheels2.JPGflywheels, watchmakers lathe128 viewsMore auction finds. Foot powered flywheels. Wheels approx. 18 inches dia. All cast iron and heavy. One in rear is powered by a foot pedal and crank. the right one has an actual stirrup, and the left one has a roller that pushes a cam. It weighs at least 75 lbs. The Chicago Watch Tool Co. embossed on legs. Used to power the watchmakers lathe.john krau
IMG_0469.JPGGIT Workbench3145 viewsOne of the pair found at Walnut, IA, antique show.john krau
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sept__2011_last_018.JPGWoodworker tool roll270 viewsThis is a World War II bring back. Japanese woodworkers tool roll. 4 spoon bits, chisels, T handle in wood, 4 hammers, one steel punch, blacksmith tongs, flat scraper?, 2 long handled needle tools. 2 tiny triangular needle scrapers? Never been used, only 3 loops unfilled. Any ideas?john krauSep 27, 2011
sept__2011_last_022.JPGpocket multitool126 viewsPocket knife size multi tool. There is a spring loaded keeper in the end and the side. Tack hammer/tack puller, 3 screwdrivers, and quarter inch auger bit. Japanese markings, believed to be a WWII bring-back. The Swiss Army is the Tinker. john krauSep 27, 2011
march_snow_031.JPGwork table77 viewsyes I do use hand tools.john krauApr 10, 2011
1_april_001.JPGOil Cans73 viewsIf you have old tools, they need lubrication.john krauApr 04, 2011
jan_11_007.JPGmy user planes75 viewsmy set of user planes. Bailey, Capewell, Dunlap, and Unknowns. Sure glad the plane bug has not bit. john krauFeb 13, 2011
dec__10_009.JPGeasel, Christmas gift to daughter 2010,77 viewsMade this easel from pallet wood, following a picture in a catalog. Hand tools only. john krauJan 24, 2011
more_halloween_030.JPGold WorkMate96 viewsFound this early WorkMate at a thrift, was folded up, looked rough, got it for free! Fall of 2010john krauJan 24, 2011
october_10_018.JPGeggbeaters70 viewsA pair from a flea, the big one says Craftsman on the crank, the handle has many wraps of friction tape, is a dead ringer for a Millers Falls no.5, the tiny one, well I got it for the chuck. john krauOct 27, 2010
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