Some of my grandad’s tools c. 1910
Feb 13, 2023 11:28:37 #
Everything works fine in spite of heavy use a century ago. They don’t make things like they used to.
Feb 13, 2023 11:37:17 #
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Feb 13, 2023 11:51:18 #
Harold Stetson
Loc: Marquam 97038
A brace and bit and a yankee drill. Yup. Cool stuff. Those guys were true craftsmen.
Feb 13, 2023 11:59:52 #
These same tools lay on the farm tool bench that was created by my Great Grandfather in 1870s and subsequently used by my grandfather and father. I even used the brace and bit on occasion as a youngster. These tools had to suffice on the farm until electricity came in 1949.
In fact my father resisted the move to electric tools until the end of his life in 2004. The brace and auger bits ruled my father's woodworking projects. Bought him an electric drill for Christmas one year, and he left it in an upstairs store room for 30 some years while he continued to use the trusty old hand tools he found comfortable to use.
In fact my father resisted the move to electric tools until the end of his life in 2004. The brace and auger bits ruled my father's woodworking projects. Bought him an electric drill for Christmas one year, and he left it in an upstairs store room for 30 some years while he continued to use the trusty old hand tools he found comfortable to use.
Feb 13, 2023 12:01:55 #
Very nice (and fortunate!) that you still have these, and I like the composition of your photograph!
Feb 13, 2023 12:05:03 #
Feb 13, 2023 12:33:46 #
HRoss wrote:
Beautiful shot. I inherited those and more from my grandfather.
Feb 13, 2023 14:07:38 #
Feb 14, 2023 05:44:46 #
pesfls wrote:
Everything works fine in spite of heavy use a century ago. They don’t make things like they used to.
Great image
I have used each of those tools / tools like them, many time.The best thing about them is they are quiet ( except for a string of profanities)when you hit a nail!! and they need no extension cords or batteries!!
Feb 14, 2023 08:18:24 #
Nice still-life shot.
There are still good tools made; they just can’t be bought at Walmart or Harbor Freight, and they aren’t cheap. But, if one intends to use them professionally, they are both worth the cost and less expensive in the long run.
There are still good tools made; they just can’t be bought at Walmart or Harbor Freight, and they aren’t cheap. But, if one intends to use them professionally, they are both worth the cost and less expensive in the long run.
Feb 14, 2023 08:29:46 #
pesfls wrote:
Everything works fine in spite of heavy use a century ago. They don’t make things like they used to.
These were the first cordless tools.
Have five Yankees of different sizes, no battery charger needed.
Feb 14, 2023 08:32:07 #
pesfls wrote:
Everything works fine in spite of heavy use a century ago. They don’t make things like they used to.
Great photo!
My brother and I still have some of my Grandpa and Dad’s tools. They bring back great memories. The Yankee screwdriver was the tool to have before the battery drill. I do remember getting dark gray oil on my hands and arms when trying to use it (I wasn’t as skilled using it as Dad and Grandpa).
Feb 14, 2023 08:43:56 #
nmw1004
Loc: Dresher PA
I used one of those yankee screw drivers for years until the cordless drills came out. Still have one in my toolbox.
Feb 14, 2023 09:26:39 #
I, too, still have my Grandfather's brace & bit and Yankee drill although my Yankkee drill is a few years newer than the one in your photo. I seldom, if ever, use the brace & bit, but the Yankee drill still comes in handy at times!
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