Vintage hand tools

It’s easy to forget that all carpentry was once done by hand. People used the power of muscle, skill, and what are now vintage tools.

https://therottenborough.etsy.com/listing/1550790636 - Rare Antique German Adjustable Wrench D.R.P. 105813 By Becher & Co, Eckesey, Germany.

These relics and oddities aren't typical tools, but they're fun to look at. It might take you a second to realize what these weird tools do.

Scythes

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewellery, and more… lots more.

DO NOT THROW AWAY OLD SAWS ON WOOD I Have a Great Idea: So don’t be in a hurry to throw away old unnecessary tools because you can make useful #DIY out of them.

Nice clean vintage Lister double open end spanner - 5/8 W and 9/16 W, has been cleaned - see all pictures. Size is approximately 9 1/2 inches, weight is approximately 345 g. Please see my Antique/Vintage Tools section for similar items.

Which manual hand drill and brace drill do you need for traditional woodworking with hand tools? I cover antique hand drill, brace and bit drill, and other old hand drill options.

Tool maintenance begins as soon as you get a hand tool. To increase the longevity of your hand tools and help them last a lifetime use these tool maintenance tips that grandpa used. If you do these things you can pass your tools on to the next generation.