Sta-kon terminal tool

  Quality crimp connectors need a quality crimper. This Thomas and Betts solderless connector system has been around since the mid-fifties, the company has been in the electrical connector business since 1898. Thomas and Betts was bought by the ABB Group in 2012. More on the crimp connectors here. 

Thomas and Betts are also known for their invention of the ubiquitous plastic cable tie in 1958.

 

Wyandotte dump truck

Another job you may not want to do; Itinerant tinker

  A tinker was a metal worker who travelled around repairing pots and pans and other household items. This photo was taken in 1940 near Kysuce, Slovakia. This man is wearing the traditional linen shirt and heavy felt pants. He walked around the countryside carrying a bag of tools and a roll of wire, working where needed.

Sidecar Sunday

 Ridiculous helmets...

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... 

Previous post.

 

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!

 

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).