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So, in another thread I made reference to going through my FIL estate. One BIL was being a bit 'hoardy' about things. My other BIL, or as I call him 'BFAM' (Brother from another mother) felt pretty strongly about this box of his grandfathers tools. Instead of leaving the box at the house to be pawed over, I took it for him and it's my responsibility to send it to him at some point.
I'm sure there were many more tools in this box, but this is what is left. The ones that I think should have the most Sentimental value are the ones with his grandfathers name stamped into them. I found the try square and the folding wooden rule to be extremely interesting, due to the craftsmanship. The planes are pretty beat. Probably due to kids whacking on them from time to time.
The shoulder planes were remarkably sharp even after all these years. I think one was added later, as it has a different name etched into it.
I'm sure there were many more tools in this box, but this is what is left. The ones that I think should have the most Sentimental value are the ones with his grandfathers name stamped into them. I found the try square and the folding wooden rule to be extremely interesting, due to the craftsmanship. The planes are pretty beat. Probably due to kids whacking on them from time to time.
The shoulder planes were remarkably sharp even after all these years. I think one was added later, as it has a different name etched into it.