Progress is fine, but it's gone on for too long.

with apologies to Ogden Nash...

Thursday, September 17, 2026

The American Deluxe

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   Made by the Dayton Friction Toy Co. during the 1920s, this big 27" long metal toy bus was powered by a flywheel, activated by pushin...
Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Draper Tools wrench

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  Draper Tools is British tool company, founded in 1919. They started as a reseller of government surplus and tools, becoming an agent for K...
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Dremel Model A sander

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This is a nice little metal and bakelite corded palm sander, lacking a little in styling perhaps... This unit doesn't look like it was e...
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Monday, September 14, 2026

Cars in the 'hood...

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Definitely not the most desirable model of this manufacturer but unique and rare...  How often do we see these on the street?  
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Monday Mystery

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 Looks like part of some blacksmith or farmer-made device. The handle look worn by hand use, but no idea what they might have been used for....
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Sunday, September 13, 2026

Some kinda hook...

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I can't figure this one out.  
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Sidecar Sunday

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Looks good in yellow.  
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Know your Livingston hammers...

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Handles not included...    Livingston Mfg. set up in Rockland Maine in 1890 to make stone cutting, shipwright and blacksmith tools. In 1928 ...
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

One of my vices is vises, Defiance by Stanley

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Stylish little streamlined  2.5"  vise and apparently the one red jaw was stock.  Nice.  
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Friday, September 11, 2026

The "Blue 'un" 1957

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