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Tool identification
Dave Smith
I have and old brace drill that I am trying to trace the manufacture. The name on the drill is trustworthy as best I can tell. I cannot find a company with that name. Any information will be much appreciated.
Been a long time since I have posted on WoodCentral. Among other crimes I am the one who wrote the article, Alcohol soaking method for drying bowls, back in 2003. That makes me feel really old.
Dave Smith
Still kicking in Longview, WA
Re: Tool identification
Buck
Now that U brought this up, I bought an old brace that was designed for drilling next to the wall/hull of a wooden ship(@'s what the man said, I don't kno) It has several degrees of (?slant?) @ the corner of the chuck. I know this aint real plane/simple! NO I CAN'T GIVE YA A PICTURE, JUST MOVED AND THE MEN THAT MOVED all of that R long gone(doubt they noticed) NO I AINT TRYIN TO STEAL YOUR POST, like I said U made me think of it. GOOD LUCK,, old Buck is gone
Re: Tool identification
Wiley Horne
Dave,
What marks do you find on the brace? Is a photo possible?
Wiley
Re: Tool identification
Dave Smith
I need to go back to school on posting pictures.
Hi Dave !
Don Orr
No help on the brace but good to see you back here!
Trustworthy may be a rebranded hardware store tool made by one of the big manufacturers.
Re: Trustworthy Tools
Wiley Horne
A little googling indicates Trustworthy was a tool line sold by the distributor Salt Lake Hardware Co., located in Salt Lake City. Here is what I could find:
1. From this link, we find who sold Trustworthy Tools,
https://www.timetestedtools.net/2016/01/26/brands-other-than-stanley/
“Trustworthy
Sold by Salt lake Hardware Co.�
[website shows only a metal plane Made by Sargent� c.1950.]
2. Who was Salt Lake Hardware Co? From this link:
“The Salt Lake Hardware Co. actually began operation in 1889 when James Clasby, Benjamin Bauer and Henry Schweikhart formed a partnership with a specialty in tin, sheet metal, copper work, furnaces and plumbing.
They also sold builders' and mechanics' tools, miners' and contractors' supplies, guns, pistols, ammunition, fishing tackle, sporting goods and house- finishing hardware.
The company carried on a long and prosperous trade in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada and Colorado amounting to $200,000 per year. In fact, the company's officers liked to boast that it served a territory larger than France and Germany combined.
When the company was functioning at its peak, it included 385 employees in four branches in Salt Lake City, Boise, Pocatello and Grand Junction. Although the comnpany flourished during the first half of the 20th century, its fortunes began to decline as retailers began to turn to wholesalers rather than distributors for goods. In the later 20th century, the business fell on hard times, and the building was closed and abandoned in 1986.”
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So, as Don Orr says, the bit brace would have been made by one of the standard manufacturers and rebranded Trustworthy. If you are able to email one of us a photo of the brace, we could post for you. The photo might resemble one of the well-known maker’s wares.
Wiley
WOW
Dave Smith
That was more than could find. I guess I did not know where to look. If I do not figure out the picture posting I will send them to you for posting.
Thanks
Dave Smith
Not enjoying the rain in Longview, WA
Photos of Trustworthy bit brace
Wiley Horne
Relayed from Dave
Re: Photos of Trustworthy bit brace
Wiley Horne
Puts me in mind of an older Stanley. Like this 945, at the time the shell was still bell-shaped,
One difficulty: can’t make out exactly how the pad (the head) on Dave’s brace connects to the bow.
Wiley