On 2 Dec 2003 at 0:14, toolsntat wrote:
> Hi there i am 39 and work for a small company who manufacture
> hardwood conservatories, being a carpenter/joiner by trade.
> I must admit to not knowing a lot about this internet gubbins,
> so please forgive me if things go pear shaped.On the subject
> of tools and tat I have been collecting for about 12 years accross a
> broad spectrum of trades.Whenever possible I like to get out there and
> see what I can find at carboots, auctions, garage sales, flea
> markets,etc.
Hey! Welcome aboard.
I like the way of describing the Internet as a "gubbins."
Based on your description of how you speond your spare time, you're One of Us.
> Okay sorry to be going on a bit here but if you would
> not mind perhaps you could let me know of anymore useful
> websites etc so that I can get more info about U.S.A.
> manufactured tools I have in my collection i.e L.L.DAVIS and
> CHAPLIN'S PATENT planes.
Here's a few to get you started:
http://www.datamp.org/
http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/
http://www.public.coe.edu/~rroeder/mf.htm
http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan0.htm
http://www.mwtca.org/
http://www.sydnassloot.com/brace.htm
http://www.antiquetools.com/perm-col/index.html
And you can get some great reference resources via:
http://www.astragalpress.com/
Have fun!
- Bill Taggart
- Glen Allen, Virginia, USA
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