For the tool geeks

[MrMoparCHP]

That is a neat collection and an interesting assortment, I’d be interested to know exactly what he was building.

This is no scraper, it’s a draw knife or spoke shave.
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It is my understanding he was a carpenter, he built houses. My grandfather said he was the finish guy, built-ins, molding work, casings, but he was the go to guy for curved banisters. Many houses in the neighborhood I was from were built by him and the company he worked for, my brother has a couple pictures of the interior of one they lived in.

Alan

 

[detmatt]

The curved banister specialty makes sense.

 

[traintech55]

Great tools from when men were men and knew how to use them.

 

[mrfury68]

My great grandfather had a few of those tools. He could make or fix anything. Thanks for sharing your story.

 

[MrMoparCHP]

I spoke with my brother this evening, he said the Ellis Island records have his occupation as a Cabinet Maker. He said the smaller box was also my Great Grandfather and my Grandfather restored it before he passed away.


Alan

 

[live4theking]

I spoke with my brother this evening, he said the Ellis Island records have his occupation as a Cabinet Maker. He said the smaller box was also my Great Grandfather and my Grandfather restored it before he passed away.
Alan

Knowing family history is always nice.

 

[65sporty]

Great looking tools and great story behind them, enjoy those great family heirlooms.