Woodworking Tools

[Ken]

I have a couple of antique wooden bow saws that "came with the house" years ago . The blades have some rust and the wood is a bit weathered. I was debating about whether I should refinish them or keep them in their "original" condition. Seems like they may be worth a few bucks, and they'd look kinda' neat hanging on a wall or over the fireplace.

Anyway, I was doing a bit of on-line research on this and I came upon a pretty good site for woodworking tools that I've never found before. Here it is:

http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/Merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=toolshop&Category_Code=CGT

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

i have a friend in north carolina that reconditions them old saws, he runs an antique/newtique shop. hes got any tool you can think of including shingle froes.
saws are highly collectable, so ask a dealer if clenanig up yours is a wise idea.

not rusty is a good condition to want for.

[Ken]

saws are highly collectable, so ask a dealer if clenanig up yours is a wise idea.

not rusty is a good condition to want for.

Thanks, Gene. That's the type of information I've been looking for on-line.

[Rick]

Depends on what you want to do with them. Collectibles are generally better off in whatever condition you find them. The patina they develop is what collectors look for. If you want to display them, personally, I would gently wipe them down to remove any grease or dirt and maintain their character. I have several old wood working tools. Even an old butcher's saw. I've never "cleaned" any of them. I maintain them in good working order but then, mine are working tools.

I've posted this before but if anyone is interested in antique wood working tools, you might look for the book "Ancient Carpenters' Tools" by Henry C. Mercer. 0-486-40958-9. It's an amazing compilation of old world tools. You'll be surprised how many YOU can make. Things like thong drills, a continuous action foot operated lathe, even pump and bow drills. Did you know the claw hammer dates back to Roman times? They even had anvils for making nail heads! Great book.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

I found a good bit of old tools lying in the field after bushhawging and plowing. The tools dated from 1940's to 1970's the list includes cast iron pitch fork, cast iron rake, axe heads, adjustable wrench and hacksaw. They were rusty but othewise undamaged. I said to myself can I buy this stuff today? No. So I reconditioned them all and put them to use! A good bow saw might be useful!

[Stairman]

Thats one of the main things I look for at flea markets is old non electric carpenters tools. I really like the Alone in the wilderness guy who canoes all his tools in and builds a cabin, furnature, ect. The nutty guy on PBS Roy Underhill is also fun to watch.

[crashdive123]

I really enjoy watching Roy's show. He sure does have a lot of talent and skill.

[Gray Wolf]

Today I found an old ('40's - '50's) Drawknive in great condition! I checked out prices for buying a good one new, and was real surprised how much they cost.

[crashdive123]

Did you get it?

[Gray Wolf]

Oh yea, it was in a old barn that is falling down. The owner of the property said if I was willing to go in there, I could have anything I found. Besides for the Drawknife, I found old ball-peen hammers and files of all sizes and shapes! He said most of the tools had to be pre-WWll. It was a GOOD DAY!!!

[crashdive123]

Great find my friend! I think I would've been like a kid in a candy store.

[Gray Wolf]

The guy even had me sign a paper he wrote, that I would not hold him responsible if I got hurt in any way. It was a little hairy climbing through there. But I may go in one more time for a better look see. I may even borrow a metal detector. His grandfather had put grease on all the tools, and I thank him for that!

[Ken]

The guy even had me sign a paper he wrote, that I would not hold him responsible if I got hurt in any way. It was a little hairy climbing through there. But I may go in one more time for a better look see. I may even borrow a metal detector. His grandfather had put grease on all the tools, and I thank him for that!

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