Tool Talk

What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: johnsironsanctuary on February 10, 2012, 07:20:05 PM

Title: Mystery tools
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on February 10, 2012, 07:20:05 PM

It goes out shortly, but what are they for?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-TOOL-SET-COMPLIMENTS-JAMES-HAMILTON-LUMBER-MILLWORK-CHESTER-PA-LEAT-/230741321327?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b941266f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-TOOL-SET-COMPLIMENTS-JAMES-HAMILTON-LUMBER-MILLWORK-CHESTER-PA-LEAT-/230741321327?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b941266f)

Title: Re: Mystery tools
Post by: Bus on February 10, 2012, 07:40:14 PM

It's a combination tool kit missing the pocket knife like handle the tools fit into.

Title: Re: Mystery tools
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on February 10, 2012, 10:49:31 PM

Thanks Bus! It came from a time when companies gave away worthwhile gifts.

Title: Re: Mystery tools
Post by: john k on February 10, 2012, 11:04:44 PM

Here is one I saw with the handle.  It uses a spring loaded lock back, just like a good folder.  I figure the side mounting point was best for the drill, corkscrew and screwdriver bits.