formariz 11,987 #1 Posted February 27, 2021 Ratchet auger handle. Seldom seen but extremely useful. Any auger larger than 3/4” is extremely hard to use in any type of brace. This auger handle makes easy work of it. The ratchet function makes it even easier. One handle is removable allowing use in tight places. That one also has a simple swiveling function to make it easier on hand when using it in that mode. This is a heavy duty tool weighing a couple of pounds. 8 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #2 Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) I've got a tapered bung hole reamer in my collection that strongly resembles that, but it doesn't have the ratchet mechanism, fixed handles. Same vintage I would think. I've also got what appears to be the identical piece here, came from my Grandfather's shoe making shop back in 30s. Edited February 27, 2021 by Jeff-C175 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #3 Posted February 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: I've got a tapered bung hole reamer in my collection but it doesn't have the ratchet mechanism, fixed handles. I've also got what appears to be the identical piece here, came from my Grandfather's shoe making shop back in 30s. Bung hole reamers are never ratched but some are adjustable. yes that would have been where one would find it. It is a cobblers nail caddy. Very useful. I have a couple of them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #4 Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, formariz said: adjustable. It is. There's a screw on the blade that allows an in/out adjustment much as a block plane. I believe this reamer was also my Grandfather's, but the tool collection has mixed between my and my wife's ancestors, and others I've collected over the years so I can't be certain of the provenance. I recently sold the bulk of the collection (about 500 pounds worth) but kept items that I really liked. Edited February 27, 2021 by Jeff-C175 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #5 Posted February 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, formariz said: cobblers nail caddy By the way, it still has some of the original nails in it! Rusted to 5h1t, but I decided to keep it that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #6 Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: I recently sold the bulk of the collection (about 500 pounds worth) but kept items that I really liked. Selling here is really a forbidden word. The mere thought of it puts me in a panic. Edited February 27, 2021 by formariz 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,016 #7 Posted February 27, 2021 @formariz - neat tool. Haven't seen one before. That handle arrangement sure would balance out the torque forces on larger bits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #8 Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, formariz said: Selling here I didn't sell here, and no intention of doing so, no worries! Just saying that I've sold the bulk of my collection in the past year or so. By the way, my nail caddy may be a bit smaller than yours but it has eight divisions instead of six, Edited February 28, 2021 by Jeff-C175 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #9 Posted February 28, 2021 14 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: I didn't sell here, and no intention of doing so, no worries! Just saying that I've sold the bulk of my collection in the past year or so. By the way, my nail caddy may be a bit smaller than yours but it has eight divisions instead of six, This type of nail caddy are all the same size but some have more compartments. I have one like that also with 8 compartments. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #10 Posted February 28, 2021 6 hours ago, formariz said: 8 compartments. And quite the eclectic assortment of doodads and whatchamacallits too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #11 Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Jeff-C175 said: And quite the eclectic assortment of doodads and whatchamacallits too! That is their function. Everything here has to earn their keep. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 454 #12 Posted March 1, 2021 22 hours ago, formariz said: This type of nail caddy are all the same size but some have more compartments. I have one like that also with 8 compartments. Does anyone know what the tapered wood thing is? (I do). And I don’t mean the clothes pin. 😀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #13 Posted March 1, 2021 31 minutes ago, John2189 said: Does anyone know what the tapered wood thing is? (I do). And I don’t mean the clothes pin. 😀 Wedge for a molding plane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 454 #14 Posted March 1, 2021 3 hours ago, DennisThornton said: Wedge for a molding plane Ok mabey I don’t know what it is. I thought it was a ticking stick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #15 Posted March 1, 2021 You just need to find the rest of it! Humidity changes made them loose and they got separated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
