Saturday, April 18, 2026

Little old multitool


 No name on it but I expect it's a special tool for some sort of machine like a cream separator or something. About 5 inches long, buy it for the sculptural qualities.


 

Saab 900


Just another Saab story (as they say). Still going strong. Looks like a survivor not a restore... 





 

Friday, April 17, 2026

B & H Footshift

 From 1948...
Discussion on the device here.
 

Maytag engine fuel mixing can


Today I learned that those lovely little Maytag washing machine twins (and single cylinders) were two stroke!




 

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Melker adjustable wrench


 Another German manufacturer! Here's a Melker monkey wrench dating from, at a guess, 1900-1920ish... There are a few for sale online but no company info online that I can find.



Speed records, 1955


 Messerschmitt Kabinenroller on route to 3 speed records for sub-250 three wheelers. The modified 200 cc Sachs motor powered this machine to a blistering speed of 65.75 mph over 1000 miles, 65.24 over 2000 km and 64.03 for 24 hours. The driver's name is not mentioned. 
Here's an account of the event (in German).

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Know your 1960s snowmobile maintenance


 They left out the pull cord check. It doesn't matter, you'll probably get stranded no matter what you do. Why do I want one?

Gee Dee multi-tool




 This is a "Gee Dee" German-made "multi-tool" - in all its glory - the handle is hollow. The head of the hammer unscrews from the handle, and those "bits" are stored inside the handle. Clearly a quality tool set for the professional. 

Thanks, BK!

 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The land that time forgot


 Snapped last summer... suddenly it's 1975...

Honda 90, 1967


 This was the most beautiful thing a rural kid travelling by bicycle could have imagined back then.