My Dad was the only one I knew that could sharpen bits free hand on a grinder....not that he he was the only one who can do it, he was just the only one I knew who could. Of course he owned a sharpening business so...
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Just sniped these off fleabay. Sorry if it was any of you guys.
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A frowning, worn slap out Freddie FBU, a WB wedge circa 1850-1870 and this bad boy...
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Bah BAM!!!
My guess 1800-1820 stubtail. Anybody know? Spine stamped "Warranted To Shave Well"
They were saying James.London but I can't read the tang stamp from the only pic.
As Wallyeyeman used to say "Who'd have Thunk'.
While the function is the same today as it was 15-20 years ago when I got my first Drill Doctor the design/layout is completely different on my new Drill Doctor.
The original came in a nice blow molded case and the new one in a flimsy cardboard box.
Well I happen to like having a fairly sturdy way of storing tools so I decided to see if just maybe-----------------------------------------------------
Sure as hell! The new Drill Doctor fits nicely in the old case.
I'm one Happy Good Old Redneck Country Boy--
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Congratulations from one good ol boy to another
I'M BUYING RAZORS AND I CAN'T STOP!
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You are among like minded gents Paul,,,,
I’m buying different old British steel parts in plenty these days..
A 9/16-16 tpi Hex die cutter is on its way across the pond in a padded envelope As of last night.
Was hoping to find the little bits local, but nope.
Cheers.
More cutting tools...
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I must have completely lost my mind. I'm a very sick man.
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