Info on old Sheldon chisel

[John C Cox]

Hey guys,

I need some help with info on an old Sheldon socket firmer chisel.

Who was Sheldon made by?
USA or UK?
When were they making stuff? Era?

[Mel Fulks]

Don't recall seeing that one. But there were a lot more labels than makers then,probably because the name of the actual maker could be kept unknown easier. Good luck ,and let know if you find the answer.

[bridger berdel]

are you sure that that is not shelton?

http://otools1.wkfinetools.com/planes/Shelton/history/Shelton-history-1.asp


Hey guys,

I need some help with info on an old Sheldon socket firmer chisel.

Who was Sheldon made by?
USA or UK?
When were they making stuff? Era?

[John C Cox]

It's Sheldon..

The only thing I could dig up so far is a "G Sheldon" dating 1800-1840...

Looks fairly old - the stamp is misaligned and so looks like it was hand stamped rather than machine roll marked...

[Mel Fulks]

Yes, he could have been a blacksmith tool maker. Their work is often well known and collected in their locality and out side of that area picked up at bargain prices.