Penny Farthing

Monday, December 22, 2014Friday, November 28, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

A ridiculous, yet somehow attractive machine. Slightly less ridiculous for the average person than a unicycle.

Vintage Handsaw Advertisement

Sunday, December 14, 2014Saturday, November 22, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

A wonderful handsaw design from 1887.

How About Some Lovely Cod Liver Oil?

Sunday, December 7, 2014Monday, November 24, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

The second two claims are informative; “It is almost as palatable as milk” and “It does not nauseate or produce loathing for food…” This makes one wonder how bad the other healthy oils were.

Interesting Saw

Sunday, November 30, 2014Monday, November 24, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

From 1889. I like the combination handsaw, square, and 2 foot ruler. Great idea.

Street Harper

Thursday, November 27, 2014Thursday, November 27, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

Found at Vintage Everyday.

A Woodcarver’s Bench

Tuesday, November 25, 2014Tuesday, November 25, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ 2 Comments

Dog Sleds, Snow Shoes, and Pack Straps

Monday, November 24, 2014Monday, November 24, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

McLennanMcFeely — McLennan, McFeely & Co. Catalogue 1908-1914

Found on Tumblr. The basic necessities never change. Just the execution and materials.

Tool Cabinet Extrordinaire

Sunday, November 23, 2014Saturday, November 22, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

Melhuish1889 — Melhuish & Sons advertisement from 1889.

Turning saw, rasp, mechanic’s saw, panel saw, chisels, brace and bits, scratch awl, pliers, screwdrivers, dividers, bevel gauge, square, spokeshave, calipers, marking gauge, plane, vice, and workbench; all in a fancy tool chest. Wow.