Christopher K. Hartley
04-09-2006, 9:48 AM
Darn it Stu, your articles on tools got me thinking. I know, some folks don't think I can, and I will admit it is a limited thing. Well anyway, I started thinking that I had a bunch of old stuff that just might make some good tools. I came up with 4 items and thought I could pass them by all of you for any insights you might have. So, here goes:
Item 1 - Steel bar that my Dad used to use as a punch or rod to knock things loose, usually under a car, I believe he made it from a machine gear shaft. It measures 17" long, 1" thick on large shaft and 2/3" thick on small shaft. Weight is exactly 3 lbs. This is the most promising I think. But what to make:confused: , thinking maybe a bowl gouge.
Item 2 - is a steel bar same type of material it is 8 1/2 " long and 3/4" thick
Item 3 - is this 16" bar length Cornwell open end wrench. Markings on the handle read (13 Cornwell USA EW56). It is a 1 1/16" X 15/16". Handle thickness is 5/16". I have plenty of other wrenches covering these sizes.
Item 4 - ...who knows what... type of wrench. It is 11" long and 5/8" thick.Any thoughts or insight would be welcome.
Item 1 - Steel bar that my Dad used to use as a punch or rod to knock things loose, usually under a car, I believe he made it from a machine gear shaft. It measures 17" long, 1" thick on large shaft and 2/3" thick on small shaft. Weight is exactly 3 lbs. This is the most promising I think. But what to make:confused: , thinking maybe a bowl gouge.
Item 2 - is a steel bar same type of material it is 8 1/2 " long and 3/4" thick
Item 3 - is this 16" bar length Cornwell open end wrench. Markings on the handle read (13 Cornwell USA EW56). It is a 1 1/16" X 15/16". Handle thickness is 5/16". I have plenty of other wrenches covering these sizes.
Item 4 - ...who knows what... type of wrench. It is 11" long and 5/8" thick.Any thoughts or insight would be welcome.