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[Darren Duchi]

Hey guys i am looking for information regarding these bits. They are Stamped DOBIE GLASGOW and i cannot find any info on them. Anything you guys come up with would be great thanks

[Darren Duchi]

sorry trying to post pictures

[Jeff Burks]

You could narrow your search down to Centre Bits. The third bit in the picture looks like a turnscrew bit, or forkend turnscrew bit for tightening the split nuts in handsaw handles.

There are some tool references on various sites to items marked by John Dobie & Co., Glasgow Scotland circa 1860s or so if you were inclined to research the maker. It is possible that the company is a retailer that was rebranding tools that were made specifically for them to sell.


EDIT:
On further inquiry it appears that John Dobie was a tool retailer operating from the address 205 Argyle St Glasgow Scotland during the years 1862-1902. There have been a number of tools (Wood Planes, rulers, bits, etc) that have turned up at auction with the J. Dobie retailer marks.

[Darren Duchi]

great info jeff thanks very much