Grandads tools

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Steve Jenkins, Dallas TX.

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Re: Grandads tools

Jim Crammond in Monroe, Mi

>Steve,

According to the Directory of American Toolmakers, L. & I. J. started in Monroe, Mi. in 1837 and moved to Buffalo sometime around 1844. They made edge tools such as adzes, chisels, cooper's tools, planes , plane irons, drawknives and spokeshaves.

All of the examples of their tools that I have seen are quality items.

Congratulations on having tools that both your grandfather and father used.

Jim

Very nice indeed

Steve Kubien

>Hi Steve,

They look to be in really nice condition. If it were me, I would find a way to put the to good use. Even if you don't plan on boat-building or timber-framing, that slick must have some practical use.

I have found that family tools are the most rewarding to use. I always get a little twinkle in my eye when I use my fathre's jack plane or Papa's Starrett compasses and dividers.

Thanks for sharing,

Steve Kubien

Ajax, Ontario

Jim and Steve

Steve Jenkins, Dallas TX.

>Jim thanks for the short hisory of the company.

Steve thanks for calling it a slick. I knew that slip didn't sound right but my brain had one of those blank spots in it. They seem to be getting bigger and multiplying.:>)

I do intend to use them and they do have a 'special' feel to them in my hands. Steve

There's something very special

Bruce, a MN Galoot

>about using tools with a family lineage. I have several, and they're my most prized.

Congratulations!

Bruce

Re: There's something very special

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>That's tge Truth isn't Bruce, solid Truth. I got Dad mechanics tools. they are in the roll-a-way boxes, upper and lower chest. I use them mainly as backups to my own tools, and when I do use them I put them back into their drawer almost immediately as I ain't taking NO chances of misplacing them. I have added a few tools to his such as files, but I try hard to keep mine/seperated. Perhaps a bit silly of me, but I like knowing that the tool that I am using is a tool that Dad once used as well. I think the daughter had absconed with a few pliers and screwdrivers, so now I keep it locked.

For WW tools I have a few woodie planes, a corner chisel, a de-barking spud, and a big handmade chisel. Mess with them and I won't be held accountable for my actions.

Steve,Thanks for sharing the pic's of Grand-Dads chisels. It is always a pleasure to see tools that are loved so much, and the memories these pics bring up are always pleasant.

Todd O.

Put that slick to use!

Bob Hackett

>It helps if you remember that slicks were meant to get into places where planes couldn`t and do the same sort of jobs.Once you start using yours you`ll find all sorts of things it`s good for.

Leonard Lee`s book shows how to sharpen and use it.If you have any questions,there`s enough old joiners here who can help get you started.

BTW-both those tools are excellent pieces in very fine shape.The fact that they came thru family hands is a bonus that will bring an even wider smile to your face every time they`re put to use.

Mainely,Bob

Re: Grandads tools

Ernie Miller Topeka

>Don't let Todd O see them he has a thing for big chisels. Isn't it great having grandpa's tools. I treasure the ones I have.

Too Late Ernie

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>I done seen 'em. Trying hard not to break one of the woodworkers 10 commandments of "Thou shall not covenant your buddies tools"

This a lovely slick, lovely, lovely, lovely.

Oops! Sinnin' in print now.

Todd O.

Nice slick

Steve Jenkins, Dallas TX.

>It really is Todd. The end is ,I beleve, mahogany and not a crack on it. The chisel ferrule (sp?) is a piece of copper pipe. Steve

Re: Grandads tools

Ross Canant - NE Texas

>Very nice Steve. Did he timber frame?

Re: Grandads tools

Steve Jenkins, Dallas TX.

>Not that I know of. I have no idea when he got the slick and chisel just know he had them in the early 30's. Steve

Your a Tease, Steve

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>Best quit or else when we're done raidin' Ernie's shop we'' head for yours! ;~)

Ray, ain't cha' got them crabs yet? what cha' doin' growin' 'em? Sheeeeeeeeeeesh wait much longer and Ernie's gonna have all that stuff put away, and more bolts holding down my, er, er his drillpress. Dang NJ guys are sooooooooooo slooooooooow. Unlike we Maine Minutemen.

Tut, tut, I hear that snickerin', I know what cha' thinkin'. ;~)

Todd O.

Todd O.