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« Reply #1575 on: February 09, 2012, 11:28:33 pm » |
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Picked this up today for $6 The base comes off for a candle but I want to make it into a lamp with the old style light bulbs that glow orange (I can't think of what they are called)  My good sir, I have the exact same piece here in this picture except that mine actually came with a tiny lamp inside I do believe. The tiny glass top is chipped, and I doubt I'll ever find a replacement, but perhaps I can post a picture when I get the chance. |
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« Reply #1576 on: February 10, 2012, 03:28:22 pm » |
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Picked this up today for $6 The base comes off for a candle but I want to make it into a lamp with the old style light bulbs that glow orange (I can't think of what they are called) My good sir, I have the exact same piece here in this picture except that mine actually came with a tiny lamp inside I do believe. The tiny glass top is chipped, and I doubt I'll ever find a replacement, but perhaps I can post a picture when I get the chance. I don't think it's old, looks like a repro to me. which means that you MAY find a replacement |
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« Reply #1577 on: February 14, 2012, 07:50:26 pm » |
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I found this over the weekend at a local Goodwill store for $12. I'm really not sure what it is or what it's for though. It came in a nice wooden box. The main metal piece is marked "Series 600" "K&D Co. Lebanon NH" The box: The bits: Edit: I just found another one on etsy http://www.etsy.com/listing/86662305/sale-k-d-co-lebanon-nh-series-600. Mine is missing pieces but still not bad for $12. I'll probably try to sell it to someone that could use it anyway. |
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« Reply #1578 on: February 15, 2012, 08:22:56 pm » |
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I assume it is a universal hole punching kit? Looks splendid. I am sure a leatherworker or sheet metalworker would love it.
Today I bought myself a brown velvet jacket in a sort of chauffeur style in a local charity shop. When I got it home I realised I already have an identical one in stone grey!
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« Reply #1579 on: February 16, 2012, 03:06:27 am » |
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I assume it is a universal hole punching kit? Looks splendid. I am sure a leatherworker or sheet metalworker would love it.
The Etsy listing calls it a watchmaker's staking tool, which I assume is for working with/on pinion shafts. |
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« Reply #1580 on: February 16, 2012, 02:52:56 pm » |
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« Reply #1581 on: February 19, 2012, 03:17:28 am » |
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I assume it is a universal hole punching kit? Looks splendid. I am sure a leatherworker or sheet metalworker would love it.
The Etsy listing calls it a watchmaker's staking tool, which I assume is for working with/on pinion shafts. Oh I actually know this one! It is a watchmaker's set, but it's used for setting jewels. |
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« Reply #1582 on: February 19, 2012, 01:48:27 pm » |
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I assume it is a universal hole punching kit? Looks splendid. I am sure a leatherworker or sheet metalworker would love it.
The Etsy listing calls it a watchmaker's staking tool, which I assume is for working with/on pinion shafts. Oh I actually know this one! It is a watchmaker's set, but it's used for setting jewels. OH, wow. My son has just started his horology course and could so do with one of these. Anyone like to sell me one? |
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« Reply #1583 on: February 20, 2012, 01:10:18 am » |
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Today's haul at an antiques place - a very nice "instrument case" about 4' long, for a telescope or similar, and a "child's walking stick". The case was about thirty dollars, and the stick was $12.95. Well, I knew it wasn't a walking stick for a child, or a short person. It was a standard length, about 26 inches or so, with a straight-grained wood, and a very black metal head, though it was missing the ferrule.
Well, the straight-grained wood is malacca, and the "sterling" mark on the bottom of the very tarnished head is not the name of the maker. A sterling-silver and malacca-wood Officer's Swagger Stick, WWI vintage - for $12.95. Yow!
Pics once I get it polished up.
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« Reply #1584 on: February 20, 2012, 05:16:52 am » |
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« Reply #1585 on: February 20, 2012, 07:02:54 am » |
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The Etsy listing calls it a watchmaker's staking tool, which I assume is for working with/on pinion shafts. Oh I actually know this one! It is a watchmaker's set, but it's used for setting jewels. "For setting jewels" would've been my next guess — y'know, if I actually knew anything about watchmaking...  |
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The Etsy listing calls it a watchmaker's staking tool, which I assume is for working with/on pinion shafts. Oh I actually know this one! It is a watchmaker's set, but it's used for setting jewels. "For setting jewels" would've been my next guess — y'know, if I actually knew anything about watchmaking... To be honest, I actually only know that's what it's for because of an episode of Pawn Stars I saw a few years ago...  |
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« Reply #1587 on: February 21, 2012, 03:52:19 am » |
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And it turns out that the "instrument case" is actually a case for a lever-action rifle, such as a Winchester 1873 or 1892. Dark wood, brass corners and latches, padded handle... the leather padding on the dividers has dried out and cracked, so it will have to be replaced; I think this will fit my Marlin 1894 (.32-20) right nicely. The Winchester 1873 musket is too darn long, even without the bayonet.   Cheers! Chas. |
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« Reply #1588 on: February 21, 2012, 10:06:06 am » |
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« Reply #1589 on: February 21, 2012, 11:03:09 am » |
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Recent acquisitions. Three blacksmith's post vises. Left to right: 6 in, 4 in and 5 3/4 in jaw widths. respectively, 55, 25 and 35 USD Guess that makes you the Vice Captain ...No?..oh please yerselves.. |
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« Reply #1590 on: February 21, 2012, 11:13:18 am » |
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Well as Mark Twain once said" I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices."
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« Reply #1591 on: February 21, 2012, 11:34:04 am » |
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Recent acquisitions. Three blacksmith's post vises. Left to right: 6 in, 4 in and 5 3/4 in jaw widths. respectively, 55, 25 and 35 USD Oh my lord - get the red one in the forge and get that paint off! I have a recipe for metal treatment I used to condition my leg vice, I mix a 10cm cube of bees wax, 500ml of gum turpentine and 2 litres of raw linseed oil together in a pot on the stove until it starts to simmer. This bulk mixture is then applied whilst it is still warm and runny with a brush to any hot metal parts you wish to protect from rust. The parts need to be too hot to touch but still black (not showing any heat colour). The balance of the mix can be stored in a tin, it will set once cool but can be heated and used again. I find that it soaks right into the hot metal, gives it a good deep colour finish and the parts never ever rust. |
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« Reply #1592 on: February 21, 2012, 11:51:07 am » |
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Once I get the shop moved they will all get wire brushed coated in boiled linseed oil and baked.The forge on the other hand as well as the post drill will stay red and gain yellow stripes.
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« Reply #1593 on: February 21, 2012, 11:41:53 pm » |
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Recent acquisitions. Three blacksmith's post vises. Left to right: 6 in, 4 in and 5 3/4 in jaw widths. respectively, 55, 25 and 35 USD I jealous I only have one of those........ |
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« Reply #1594 on: February 21, 2012, 11:54:53 pm » |
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Recent acquisitions. Three blacksmith's post vises. Left to right: 6 in, 4 in and 5 3/4 in jaw widths. respectively, 55, 25 and 35 USD Oh my lord - get the red one in the forge and get that paint off! I rather like the pretty pink..... There is now a range of hand tools sold "For the ladies" in pink, but women working on building sites and similar have been painting their tools pink for yonks to stop the guys nicking them . I did that myself when I worked as a carpenter one summer. |
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« Reply #1595 on: February 22, 2012, 02:07:17 am » |
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Recent acquisitions. Three blacksmith's post vises. Left to right: 6 in, 4 in and 5 3/4 in jaw widths. respectively, 55, 25 and 35 USD I jealous I only have one of those........ yeah, and I need to replace a missing spring in mine..... |
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« Reply #1596 on: February 22, 2012, 02:19:20 am » |
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The spring can be replaced with mild steel. I have one that I have used for years at demos that I did up that way . Still going strong.
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« Reply #1597 on: February 23, 2012, 03:14:52 am » |
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The spring can be replaced with mild steel. I have one that I have used for years at demos that I did up that way . Still going strong.
Leaf spings from old car suspension work a treat too. |
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« Reply #1598 on: February 23, 2012, 03:45:29 am » |
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Another fine item is a spring from a spring harrow. They tend to be a bit thinner than auto springs.
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« Reply #1599 on: February 23, 2012, 09:50:43 pm » |
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its mostly a matter of waiting for slightly nicer weather and more free time.
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