Category: Construction & Tools

Old iron hook

Submitted by koolish - about 1 month ago
About 8-1/2" long. Looks like a tent peg or something you hammer into a beam to hold something. Possibly has initials stamped on both sides.

Carpenter or Surveyor tool?

Submitted by tsjustme - about 1 month ago
Does anyone know what this is? My dad had it amongst his tools, but I suspect he got it from his dad or brother. His dad came from Finland around 1900 and settled in Maple, WI, which is east of Superior and just south of Lake Superior. Don't kno...

Type of nail/stud

Submitted by lizard1978 - 2 months ago
I found a couple of these in the bottom of a drawer at home which used to contain tools. It is zinc coated steel I think (it is attracted to a magnet). It has a very sharp tip and a green plastic cap with a small dip/recess on the very top. ...

Zenith crusher

Submitted by zsophia - 2 months ago
Shanghai Zenith Electric Power Equipment Co., Ltd. is an international and professional company, which engages in research & development, production and sale of the electric power equipment, powder making equipment, and mining equipment. Our prod...

Mystery garden tool?

Submitted by herzogbr - 4 months ago
I found this while metal detecting - it was buried about 8 inches down, next to what I think was a stone wall that marked out the edge of a garden. Anyone know what this tool was used for, or how old it is?

What is the name for this type of screw?

Submitted by ckschmiedel - 6 months ago
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Strange brush

Submitted by danbower - about 1 year ago
I found this in the basement of a house I bought. It's a brush, but sticking off the back is what looks like a large flat-head screwdriver. My theory is that it was some kind of fireplace tool because of the coiled handle, but I really have no i...

Clamping Vise ShopSmith?

Submitted by strudeldog - about 1 year ago
This was with a Shopsmith I purchased. I don't think it really goes with it. It is complete because all spaces in the old styrofoam gets filled. all parts shown except about 4 differant type vice jaw covers. The piece on lower left the 3 holes lin...

What is this tool?

Submitted by tjm4sale - about 1 year ago
This tool seems to be well made of aluminum, knurled, approx 6-1/2" long, brakes into 4 sections, multiple sizes (2 shown) with pins stored in the 4th section.

Unknown tool

Submitted by Parus - about 1 year ago
Entire tool and close-up view of top. What is it? What was it used for?

Type of Tool?

Submitted by cragrow - about 1 year ago
Has anyone seen this tool before? Or know what this tool is used for? Any help much appreciated.

Old Clamp

Submitted by toddpok - about 1 year ago
Can any one let me know what this clamp is used for?

what is this

Submitted by lplp13 - about 1 year ago
What tool is this, and what was this tool used for? Found it in my grandfather's toolbox.you guys are fast

what is this

Submitted by lplp13 - about 1 year ago
What tool is this, and what was this tool used for? Found it in my grandfather's toolbox. the ring does not open or close

What is this tool used for? Is it worth anything?

Submitted by jessyluv11 - about 1 year ago
I need serious help identifying this tool. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURES AND HELP ME OUT! The tool has 2 places w/ writing, one piece it states the following: "Rotary Striper" yes it's with only 1 p. Another portion states the follow...

glass shower door handle

Submitted by mikyy - about 1 year ago
Is there something better than these hard plastic washers that go in the shower handle? These have broke twice already.

old wrench

Submitted by aswesaid - about 1 year ago
does this old pipe wrench have any value ?its still works

What purpose is this tool used for

Submitted by jarvan - about 1 year ago
Can someone let me know what this tool is used for? Any help would be much appreciated.

Antique

Submitted by asitwas - about 1 year ago
Seen this in a car wash the other day, here in Arizona and was wondering what it was used for, i was thinking something along the lines of some sort of strainer?

Antique Tool

Submitted by gordonV - about 1 year ago
Does someone know what type of antique tool this is, or what it was used for? TY