formariz 11,988 #1 Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) So this morning I go outside and next to the door there is an old small tool box and a grease gun. I don’t know who left it but I am not surprised since this is an occasional occurrence here. I guess this is the sanctuary where old tools come to be saved. Box looks like it had not been opened in many years. All items in it are actually good useful items . Two of them however I don’t know what their use is. The last four photos. Can someone enlighten me on what they are? Edited July 25, 2022 by formariz 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,033 #2 Posted July 25, 2022 I think they are banding tools, used to put metal banding around a box before shipping. The one with the black handle clamps onto and tightens the band and the green handled tool crimps the metal pieces used to hold the band tight. 4 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,472 #3 Posted July 25, 2022 The last two pictures look like industrial strength carpet needles, or perhaps a Mideval torture device 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,225 #4 Posted July 25, 2022 I agree. Banding tools. The needles look like upholstery needles. Steve 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,054 #5 Posted July 25, 2022 If not banding, I was thinking fence pliers and a stretcher for fencing of sorts… but I’d guess banding tools too. Possibly that needle is for leather if not carpet? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,580 #6 Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, formariz said: As much as I don't want to turn this into a morbid thread, the above item is a curved upholstery needle. The reason I used the word "morbid" is because that, along with whatever bacteria was on it, is what killed my grandfather back in 1949. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,331 #7 Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) Did I see a hand crank drill in there? Edited July 25, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,054 #8 Posted July 25, 2022 I’d like to know what this tapered reamer looking tool is for… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 458 #9 Posted July 25, 2022 28 minutes ago, Pullstart said: I’d like to know what this tapered reamer looking tool is for… Could be to ream the inside of steel pipe after it is cut 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 458 #10 Posted July 25, 2022 What is the round wooden thing bottom right of the 4th pic down ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #11 Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Did I see a hand crank drill in there? Yes you did a carpenters brace and a very good one at that. A 10” Stanley No. 929 with rosewood handles. 35 minutes ago, Pullstart said: I’d like to know what this tapered reamer looking tool is for… It is just that Kevin. A large reamer to be used in a brace. Quite useful. One use for it is to taper a hole for a tenon which will rage a wedge such as in a chair or bench leg creating a tight fitting dovetail like joint that is in itself mechanically strong. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #12 Posted July 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, John2189 said: What is the round wooden thing bottom right of the 4th pic down ? Bottle corker. Cork is inserted in receptacle after soaked in warm water and pushed straight down through lined tapered “chute” 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,331 #13 Posted July 25, 2022 I love the hand drill I’ve always wanted one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #14 Posted July 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: I love the hand drill I’ve always wanted one Easy to find and usually very cheap unless it’s a rare one. Used all the time here. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,331 #15 Posted July 25, 2022 Wow those are nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,331 #16 Posted July 25, 2022 If you wer to sell one how much would it cost me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #17 Posted July 25, 2022 I don’t sell them. However since you seem very interested in them and in the interest of having people learn and use them send me a PM with your address and I will send you one with a complete set of augers which are from 1/4” to 1”, free of charge including shipping. 1 8 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,331 #18 Posted July 25, 2022 Wow really thanks that would be cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,331 #19 Posted July 25, 2022 I wouldn’t want anything to happen to it so you can keep it I’ll find one somewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #20 Posted July 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: I wouldn’t want anything to happen to it so you can keep it I’ll find one somewhere Up to you . It’s yours if you wish. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,331 #21 Posted July 25, 2022 Oh ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,355 #22 Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, John2189 said: Could be to ream the inside of steel pipe after it is cut I actually have a couple sizes of reamers like that in my toolbox from an auction lot I got many years ago 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,580 #23 Posted July 25, 2022 4 hours ago, rmaynard said: As much as I don't want to turn this into a morbid thread, the above item is a curved upholstery needle. The reason I used the word "morbid" is because that, along with whatever bacteria was on it, is what killed my grandfather back in 1949. Just to elaborate, back in 1949, just months before I was born, my grandfather was repairing a leather oxen harness. The curved needle went through the leather and into the palm of his hand. As most old farmers and baseball players do, he rubbed a little dirt on it and went about his business. After about week, an infection set in, and it turned into blood poisoning. Back in those days, infections were not as easy to control. The blood poisoning killed him less than two weeks later. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,331 #24 Posted July 25, 2022 Sorry to hear about that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #25 Posted July 26, 2022 30 minutes ago, rmaynard said: Just to elaborate, back in 1949, just months before I was born, my grandfather was repairing a leather oxen harness. The curved needle went through the leather and into the palm of his hand. As most old farmers and baseball players do, he rubbed a little dirt on it and went about his business. After about week, an infection set in, and it turned into blood poisoning. Back in those days, infections were not as easy to control. The blood poisoning killed him less than two weeks later. Sorry to hear about that Bob. I can understand how the sight of it brought up an eruption of feelings in you. It is a nasty looking thing and the knowledge of your experience brings a new respect for it. I remember as a kid hearing about people passing away from infections after they cut themselves with a straight razor while shaving. Even though much after 1949, when I was a child there was virtually no medical assistance where I am from. I remember when I was about 10 years old being on top of an oxen cart and my left leg falling through a broken board in the middle of it opening a severe gash on my calf. There was no hospital or doctor nor the ability to go to one if needed. My grandfather saw it and very calmly proceeded to urinate on the wound covering then with a couple of eucalyptus leaves held on it by a ripping from a rag. Within a couple of days it was already forming new skin over wound. When I show the scar to my grandchildren and tell them the story they just laugh hilariously. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
