Bruning electric eraser

 I've made a lot of mistakes in my time, but not enough to justify a power eraser!

Transporting the future, Eames Tandem Sling Seating

  How do you transport a multi-seat bench for a waiting room? This sleek. modern aluminum and nylon airport seating system was introduced in 1962 by designers Charles and Ray Eames. The method of transport is more down to earth and not near as modern. 

Rain King D-1 sprinkler

 These common-item type devices were so much more interesting before plastic was invented. This 1932 patent lawn sprinkler is largely made of cast iron and brass.

Patent 1883264 applies to the design of the sprinkler nozzle, and is assigned to HORACE C. WRIGHT, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNED TO CHICAGO FLEXIBLE SHAFT COMPANY, OF CHICAGO, ELINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE 

W P Carter

A small (4" long) S wrench with W P Carter stamped on both sides and the letters EVO. After finding nothing online, I'm guessing maybe Mr. Carter was just making sure he didn't lose his tools?

 

Norton Motors North America, 1948

If you wanted a Norton over here postwar, you had to talk to Mr. McGill, even if you were in the USA. 

Motorcycles on album covers, Loverboy

 If you're a certain age you'll remember such songs as

 "Turn Me Loose" and "Working for the Weekend"... 

(Thanks Anon)

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...