My local tool collectors group, PAST, got together on April 18th. As always, it was great fun talking to the folks and checking out the tools. I wasn't planning to purchase anything this time (though I did bring extra cash just in case ...). But I saw these two auger bits that were in pristine - I mean, absolutely shiny and sharp - condition for $3 each. And when I talked to the seller about them, he said "I'll give you both for $3". Mind you, I don't really need more auger bits. But I have a partial set that goes from 1/4" to 5/8" and these two were 11/16" and 3/4" - perfect! I flipped him a 10-spot and said keep the change.
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| In the original cardboard tubes |
The labels on the tubes read:
I have another bit that is from the same company, but I always thought it said Taylor-Guede (stamped on a worn shank). It's good to get it right, but I wonder how I'm supposed to pronounce Gjede.
These bits are the type with a single cutting spur. I generally prefer bits with two spurs, but these spurs are plenty long to score the entire perimeter of the hole before the cutting lips engage. I didn't have to touch them up at all - they're nice and sharp and the hole they cut has an incredibly smooth wall.
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| Here's the two bits next to the holes they just bored |
The tool show had a guest speaker this time - James Wright of the "Wood By Wright" YouTube channel. James flew out here on his own dime to speak about scrapers. He brought along a bunch of different types of scrapers - card scrapers, cabinet scrapers, scraper planes, paint scrapers, etc. And he gave a nice presentation, answering lots of questions from our members.
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| James with a table full of different scrapers |
James is involved with the Midwest Tool Collectors Association (MWTCA) - I think he has something to do with their membership, but he certainly is doing a lot for outreach. We can't thank him enough for coming out to our meeting.
In alignment with James' presentation and as part of our tool show, one of our members displayed his extensive collection of scrapers. This was unbelievable! I'm really trying not to be a collector, but I can see I'd never match up to some of our members. I usually only ever see the stuff they bring to the tool meets to try to sell. I'm realizing now that some of these guys (and gals) have much more extensive collections than I ever realized.
Here is the display of his scrapers. It's four pictures! One picture would not have been sufficient.
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| Scraper planes and shaves of many types - some with patent info |
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| Spokeshave-type scrapers |
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| More spokeshave-type scrapers |
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| Paint and/or floor scrapers |
