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25.01.2022 Help needed - one of our members is writing a research article on corner braces and is after images of several models to use in the article. If you have any corner braces based on these designs and don't mind us using the photo of it please let us know. The ones we are after photos of are: Johann Uhl (US patent 150,108; 21 April 1874) Charles Amidon (US patent 298,542; 13 May 1884) Stanley No. 992 Millers Falls No. 502... Stephen McLellan (US patent No. 585,531) Albert Goodell (US patent 789,536) Haberli and Schmidt (US patent 859,059) Here are photo/drawings of the braces: See more

24.01.2022 For those of you looking for your next woodworking challenge, this can be your benchmark. Sadly no footage of the tools used in the woodworking but still a beautiful piece: https://www.abc.net.au//kevin-bird-nannup-largest-/7668420

23.01.2022 Just when you think you have some old tools in your collection you realise it is all relative - here is a hand axe crafted from the femur of a hippopotamus 1.4 million years ago. https://edition.cnn.com//ancient-tool-hippo-han/index.html

22.01.2022 Any ideas on what this might be? What size is it Amber?

19.01.2022 An interesting pick that comes with replaceable point - for those times when you have so much work you don't want to wear out the pick and buy a whole new one!

18.01.2022 Some snaps of the tools available at tomorrows HTPAA Antique & Collectable Hand Tool Market at St Anthony's Hall in Caulfield East, runs from 9 - 12.30, Entry cost is $5.

18.01.2022 Can anyone provide some information or catalogue material regarding the King Eye Slasher (sometimes called the king Island Slasher. Made by AF Parkes & Co, see pics - 2 examples, the first 2 pics have inscription Parkes & Co, Birmingham King Eye and Patent No which looks like 3865. second lot shows just the maker - Parkes.

18.01.2022 Lost Trades Fair - on behalf of the artisans and our event team we are excited to confirm Bendigo as our new home for the Lost Trades Fair - Victoria 2020. Than...k you to all involved in making this happen and to Mayor Margaret ORourke for officially announcing the move. Thank you to all the media that attended. See you in March Bendigo . . . It will be spectacular. Thanks goes to @glenrundellchairmaker @von_trott @sb_libris @dap_school @blueythe_bucketman @fotokroh and Andrew & Gayle McGregor for being part of this mornings media announcements. #losttrades #losttradesfair #bendigo #losttradesfair2020 #bendigotourism See more

17.01.2022 Any suggestions for what this tool is for?

14.01.2022 Can anyone provide information about this tool, its use or its maker - AUSTHEAT SYDNEY? The only other description we have is large plier cast aluminium.

14.01.2022 Here is an interesting one - who can identify purpose and maker?

14.01.2022 Since 2014 the HTPAA has provided a public display at the City of Whitehorse Nunawading Branch Library. The 2018 HTPAA display featured Ice Cream Scoops, Wad Punches and miscellaneous carpenter tools. All tools come from the personal collections of members of HTPAA or from the Associations various collections. The 2018 display included tools from the personal collections of Graeme Plaw and Warren Hewertson.

14.01.2022 Can anyone shed some light on anything related to this treadle lathe? There are no markings on the lathe so it would be good to find out the maker, country of origin or likely age?

14.01.2022 Once again HTPAA will be at our display at this enjoyable event - make sure you drop in!

12.01.2022 HTPAA Raffle 2018 is now underway - it is your chance to win one of 3 prizes with a total value of $2,679 courtesy of STANLEY Australia. Tickets are only $5 each and are available in person or online. 1st Prize: Sidchrome 199 Piece Metric/AF Foam Tool Kit 2nd Prize: Sidchrome 1/2" Drive Air Wrench & 18 piece 1/2" Drive Metric Impact Socket Set 3rd Prize: Sidchrome 7 piece AF Gear Wrench Stubby Set For more details of the prizes, where to get your tickets and the Conditions of... Entry go to the Raffle 2018 page - http://htpaa.org.au/events/htpaa-raffle-2018. (The Raffle will be drawn 12pm 11th November 2018 at the Tool Sale - Victorian Gaming Permit no.10215/18.) See more

11.01.2022 Nice little video showing making then using rivets in building a boat.

10.01.2022 Another successful Tool Sale with hand tools of all sorts on offer. Something for everyone from economical everyday tools to collectors' envy. Missed this one? - don't worry there is another in November!

08.01.2022 Front cover of the May issue of the HTPAA's journal featuring a selection of handle type used for titling books. Articles in the issue were: Bookbinding and Its Tools Dental Tools A History Plumbing Past and Present Some Tools with Given Names... Making a Skew Mouth Plane The next issue is released in August and is free to members so why not join now - https://www.htpaa.org.au/membership The back cover features Theodoor Rombouts painting El charlatán sacamuelas The Quack Tooth Puller c. 1620-25. Note the demonstration of his expertise with the necklace of teeth around his neck.

07.01.2022 Can anyone add some more information about this plane? The plane is a wooden German jack plane style with steel plate base. It now has a non-matching chip iron and cutter. The cutter is an Alex Mathieson and the chip iron Swedish by the looks gullmedaljer translation is Gold Medal in Norwegian.

06.01.2022 Another Whatsit mystery for you...appears to be a press or clamp of some sort but for what??

06.01.2022 Don't forget to keep Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 9 AM 12:30 PM free for our Antique & Collectable Hand Tool Market at St Anthony's Parish Hall, Corner Neerim & Grange Rds, Caulfield East. Tickets $5 at the door. See https://htpaa.org.au/events/tool-sales

05.01.2022 We recently received a query asking to identify this tool and how it was used. A quick check with HTPAA members identified it as a macadamizing hammer and as explained at http://trowelcollector.blogspot.com//the-macadamizing-hamm : "The macadamizing hammer was simply used to break or pulverize stone for road construction. Other names are macadam hammer, nappan knocker, and napping or knapping hammer."

04.01.2022 A good video explaining how to use a travisher, particularly with a project such as chairmaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJHSPSxfrTc

04.01.2022 We have been asked to help find some more information on this tool. It's apparently an edge tool stamped with the maker's mark "C T Skelton & Co Sheffield". It's about 24" long (65cm) including the handle. The tool is forged possibly from high-carbon steel. Note the upward sloping back of the blade. The shape of the blade does not appear to have been made by sharpening. It is in original condition and it shows little sign of wear. The handle is likely original and has a fain...t trace of varnish. It is held in the tool by 2 pins across the socket.The socket is oval and the split is on the 'upper' side of the socket, which may allow a downward or light to moderate chopping action. The current owner has had it for over 35 years. It was bought in England. The company identified by the maker's mark appears to have been started in 1855 and amalgamated with other companies around 1962. The owner has found no catalogs with pictures of this tool. Does anyone know the original purpose of this tools or any other information related to it? See more

03.01.2022 The August 2020 issue of HTPAA's journal 'The Tool Chest' is on its way to members. This issue has articles on The Corner Brace The Drawknife and the Jimmy Possum Chair Locksmithing Tools Huttons Hobart... ROTA Industries In My Shed B&S Die Makers Square For more information on membership go to https://www.htpaa.org.au/membership

02.01.2022 Here is another Whatsit for you to ponder. It has an interesting gear action that has the effect of rotating and raising/lowering the 'paddle' at the bottom. It is thought to be incomplete as it is missing what must be a winding handle and possibly an attachment to the 'paddle'. Suggestions have been that it was a baker's dough mixer or perhaps for an old washing machine. Any ideas or perhaps detailed information on this little device?

01.01.2022 Mystery C spanner marked "MAS Sydney" looking for info - is it for fire equipment, motoring, or what. Who are MAS of Sydney. Not on the HTPAA maker database yet.