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A variously shaped hand tool having a pair of pivoted jaws, used for holding, bending, or cutting

Quick Grip Pliers

A variously shaped hand tool having a pair of pivoted jaws, used for holding, bending, or cutting

This is a tool implement sued to pull out weeds, an agricultural implement.

Weed Puller

This is a tool implement sued to pull out weeds, an agricultural implement.

"The belt is thrown on to set the machine in motion, the loose pulley is pressed aside by the spiral springs on the bolts, its rim entirely touches that of the fast pulley and helps to set this latter in motion by friction." —Grimshaw, 1902

Loose Driving Pulley

"The belt is thrown on to set the machine in motion, the loose pulley is pressed aside by the spiral…

A bar or piece of mechanism turning at one end upon a pivot, while the other end falls into the teeth of a wheel or rack, allowing the latter to move in one direction only.

Ratchet

A bar or piece of mechanism turning at one end upon a pivot, while the other end falls into the teeth…

Five different reindeer horn. Crafted during the Reindeer age.

Reindeer age articles, Reindeer horns

Five different reindeer horn. Crafted during the Reindeer age.

A cylinder of wood, stone, metal, etc., used in husbandry and the arts.

Roller

A cylinder of wood, stone, metal, etc., used in husbandry and the arts.

Saw.

Saw

Saw.

An illustration of a small hand saw.

Hand Saw

An illustration of a small hand saw.

A saw-set is an "instrument used to wrest or turn the teeth of saws alternately to the right left so that they may make a kerf somewhat wider than the thickness of the blade. Also called saw-wrest. b. anvil used for setting saws in saw-factories, the setting being performed by blows of the peculiarly shaped hammer; a. Every second tooth is set in one direction, and, the saw-blade being turned over, the intervening teeth are set in the reverse direction; c and d are notched levers by which in ordinary setting the alternate teeth are set in opposite directions." —Whitney, 1889

Collection of Saw-Sets

A saw-set is an "instrument used to wrest or turn the teeth of saws alternately to the right left so…

A shaper micrometer scale by clamping onto the material to measure the thickness reading the rotation dial at (C).

Shaper Clamp Micrometer Scale

A shaper micrometer scale by clamping onto the material to measure the thickness reading the rotation…

A shaper micrometer scale measuring cross—feed spindle to measure the diameter by reading the raised ruler.

Shaper Spindle Micrometer Scale

A shaper micrometer scale measuring cross—feed spindle to measure the diameter by reading the raised…

"An apparatus drawn by oxen or horses, and used for scraping the earth in making or repairing roads, digging cellars, canals, etc. and generally for raising and removing loosened soil, etc. In use the scraper is held with the handles slightly elevated till it scoops up its charge of earth, which is held by the sides and back." —Whitney, 1889

Scraper, Meant to be Drawn by Oxen or Horses

"An apparatus drawn by oxen or horses, and used for scraping the earth in making or repairing roads,…

"An instrument having two or three sides or edges for cleaning the decks, masts, or planking of ships, etc." &mdash;Whitney, 1889 <p>Illustration of a tool with a triangular head and a handle.

Ship Scraper

"An instrument having two or three sides or edges for cleaning the decks, masts, or planking of ships,…

"The cutting-tool in a screw-cutting machine; a screw-plate." -Whitney, 1911

Screw Cutting Die

"The cutting-tool in a screw-cutting machine; a screw-plate." -Whitney, 1911

A section of a screw-cutting die.

Screw Die Section

A section of a screw-cutting die.

"Screw-punch. a, bed; b, yoke, on the inner sides of which are slides for the cross-head c; d, the punch proper; e, nut for the screw; f, weighted lever by which the screw is made to exert its power upon the punch d." -Whitney, 1911

Screw Punch

"Screw-punch. a, bed; b, yoke, on the inner sides of which are slides for the cross-head c; d, the punch…

"A handle for holding the threaded die by which the thread is cut on a bar, a nut, or a pipe; a die-stock; a screw-plate." -Whitney, 1911

Screw Stock

"A handle for holding the threaded die by which the thread is cut on a bar, a nut, or a pipe; a die-stock;…

The shaping machine used to cut triple threads on a screw viewed from a lengthwise axial section.

Cutting Triple Worms Screw

The shaping machine used to cut triple threads on a screw viewed from a lengthwise axial section.

"Endless screw, a mechanical arrangement consisting of a screw the thread of which gears into a wheel with skew teeth, the obliquity corresponding to the angle of pitch of the screw." -Whitney, 1911

Endless Screw and Wheel

"Endless screw, a mechanical arrangement consisting of a screw the thread of which gears into a wheel…

A wood screw with a flat head and slotted drive. Wood screws are unthreaded below the head and designed for attaching two pieces of wood.

Wood Screw

A wood screw with a flat head and slotted drive. Wood screws are unthreaded below the head and designed…

A wood screw with a flat head and slotted drive. Wood screws are unthreaded below the head and designed for attaching two pieces of wood.

Wood Screw

A wood screw with a flat head and slotted drive. Wood screws are unthreaded below the head and designed…

A wood screw with a flat head and slotted drive. Wood screws are unthreaded below the head and designed for attaching two pieces of wood.

Wood Screw

A wood screw with a flat head and slotted drive. Wood screws are unthreaded below the head and designed…

"Jewelers' box of dies, stocks, and taps (called a screw-plate set." -Whitney, 1911

Screw-Plate Set

"Jewelers' box of dies, stocks, and taps (called a screw-plate set." -Whitney, 1911

An instrument for mowing grass, grain, or the like, composed of a long, curving blade, with a sharp edge, made fast to a handle.

Scythe

An instrument for mowing grass, grain, or the like, composed of a long, curving blade, with a sharp…

"A draftsman's instrument for ruling parallel lines. It consists of a triangle so attached to a straight-edge that it can be moved back and forth on it a distance predetermined by the adjustment of a set-screw. a, a straight-edge; b, triangle moving on <i>a</i> for a distance determined by the set of the micrometer scale <i>c</i>; d, spring for releasing triangle and keeping it in the end of its slot." -Whitney, 1889

Section Liner, A Draftsman's Tool

"A draftsman's instrument for ruling parallel lines. It consists of a triangle so attached to a straight-edge…

"A pneumatic shifter moves the belt rapidly in either direction, holds it where it is put, and stays in any wished&mdash;for intermediate position." &mdash;Grimshaw, 1902

Pneumatic Belt Shifter

"A pneumatic shifter moves the belt rapidly in either direction, holds it where it is put, and stays…

A boy building a wooden shelf in shop class.

Shop Class

A boy building a wooden shelf in shop class.

A hand tool consisting of a handle fixed to a copper tip that is heated, electrically or in a flame, and used to melt and apply solder.

Soldering Iron

A hand tool consisting of a handle fixed to a copper tip that is heated, electrically or in a flame,…

The spanish or vernon hoe is a form with only one point.

Spanish or Vernon Hoe

The spanish or vernon hoe is a form with only one point.

A diagram of Hartmann Spectrocomparator device to measure accurate the star's displacement. The photographed star is clamped on to the device. Then the series of light is reflected onto the photograph into the eyepiece to measuring the star's motion.

Hartmann Spectrocomparator Diagram

A diagram of Hartmann Spectrocomparator device to measure accurate the star's displacement. The photographed…

A Hartmann Spectrocomparator device to measure accurate displacement of the star by measuring the relative star motion to the observer. The object is first photographed, then the image is attached to the device measuring the distance.

Hartmann Spectrocomparator

A Hartmann Spectrocomparator device to measure accurate displacement of the star by measuring the relative…

The device used to create spheres by rotating the ball and mandrel to create an equal diameter. The wire is connected to the top and the wheel while spinning.

Device for Turning Sphere

The device used to create spheres by rotating the ball and mandrel to create an equal diameter. The…

A try-square is a woodworking or a metal working tool used for marking and measuring a piece of wood

Woodworking Square

A try-square is a woodworking or a metal working tool used for marking and measuring a piece of wood

This is an appliance which is mostly filled with a cleaning agent that sterilizes used or new razors.

Razor Sterilizer

This is an appliance which is mostly filled with a cleaning agent that sterilizes used or new razors.

Three pictures of early stone implements during the Mousterian age.

Mousterian Age stone implements

Three pictures of early stone implements during the Mousterian age.

Early stone implements use by true men during the Reindeer age. These stones include scrapers and points.

Reindeer Age Stone Implements

Early stone implements use by true men during the Reindeer age. These stones include scrapers and points.

An illustration a Swiss milking stool.

Swiss Milking Stool

An illustration a Swiss milking stool.

In the swan necked draw hoe the handle is inserted in a socket which is connected with the blade by a curved, solid neck. The blade should be made of steel plates, welded on iron necks.

Swan Necked Draw Hoe

In the swan necked draw hoe the handle is inserted in a socket which is connected with the blade by…

A throwing stick being used by Australian natives. Crafted during the Reindeer age.

Reindeer age articles, Throwing stick being used

A throwing stick being used by Australian natives. Crafted during the Reindeer age.

Throwing sticks made from reindeer horn. Crafted during the Reindeer age.

Reindeer age articles, Throwing sticks

Throwing sticks made from reindeer horn. Crafted during the Reindeer age.

The Buckeye mower was manufactured between 1875 and 1899 by Buckeye Mower and Reaper Co. Considered a outstanding mower, with top quality material and workmanship, easy handling, durablity, with minimal repairs needed in comparision to other mowers of its time.

Buckeye Mower

The Buckeye mower was manufactured between 1875 and 1899 by Buckeye Mower and Reaper Co. Considered…

A tool used to make holes in metal cylindrical bearing surface, or bushings. The holes are created by adjusting the latch at the end to move the bushing lengthwise while turning.

Bushing Radial Hole Boring Tool

A tool used to make holes in metal cylindrical bearing surface, or bushings. The holes are created by…

Horse-rakes are on a footing different from mowing machines. Grass may be cut in the morning, in the evening, or in a cloudy day. But the hay must be raked at the very right time, or it may be entirely spoiled.

Carpenter's Improved Horse-rake

Horse-rakes are on a footing different from mowing machines. Grass may be cut in the morning, in the…

An accurate hole making tool by a centring tool, held by a screw, is pushed down onto the material while the lathe is running.

Combined Centring and Countersinking Tool

An accurate hole making tool by a centring tool, held by a screw, is pushed down onto the material while…

Farmers have said that the common hand-rake operates very well. It is preferred among farmers because it saves money and time.

Hand Rake

Farmers have said that the common hand-rake operates very well. It is preferred among farmers because…

Hay-caps are made of heavy five-fourths cotton cloth, cut square, wit four little loops, through which we run a slim wooden pin into the hay-cock. The pins hold it better than weights in the corner.

Hay-caps

Hay-caps are made of heavy five-fourths cotton cloth, cut square, wit four little loops, through which…

The illustration showing a large boring tool for heavy work to create a cylinder with 10 inch diameter and 9.25 inch thick wall.

Large Boring Tool for Heavy Work

The illustration showing a large boring tool for heavy work to create a cylinder with 10 inch diameter…

A boring tool to create a large diameter hollow center of the cylinder.

Large Boring Tools

A boring tool to create a large diameter hollow center of the cylinder.

A common hay rake used in the mid 1800's by many farmers.

Loafer Rake

A common hay rake used in the mid 1800's by many farmers.

A lathe tool attachment for cutting a pulley in two or create grooves. The arm with the spinning tool extends to the wheel while it is spinning.

Pulley Cutting Tool

A lathe tool attachment for cutting a pulley in two or create grooves. The arm with the spinning tool…

Edward established his role in the modernization of American agriculture when he invented a "revolving hay rake" in the mid 1800’s that allowed one man to do in three hours what three men could do in a day. Relocating to Marion, Ohio, Huber patented his hay rake and began a full line of agricultural implements.

Revolving Rake

Edward established his role in the modernization of American agriculture when he invented a "revolving…

The Scythe was an old method for cutting grass for hay. It was one of the severest labors on the farm. It called to play nearly every voluntary muscle in the body, requiring not only the more frequent and regular movements of the muscles, but also a great exertion of muscular power.

Scythe

The Scythe was an old method for cutting grass for hay. It was one of the severest labors on the farm.…

A cast iron hub with teeth inserted spirally attached to a mandrel to create a gear.

Sectional Milling Cutters with Inserted Teeth Tool

A cast iron hub with teeth inserted spirally attached to a mandrel to create a gear.

The Spring-tooth Rake was often objected by farmers because the wire teeth scratched up too much earth getting it on the hay.

Spring-tooth Rake

The Spring-tooth Rake was often objected by farmers because the wire teeth scratched up too much earth…

A stepped hole punch tool used to make holes in metal plates. The plate (B) is placed under the grip (K), and the hole is made by pushing (G) to the metal to the desired diameter determined by the steps.

Stepped Hole Punch Tool

A stepped hole punch tool used to make holes in metal plates. The plate (B) is placed under the grip…

Tools used by men of primitive days.

Primitive Tools

Tools used by men of primitive days.

A convenient bench vise used to hold a plate or an object in place while working, attached to a table or work bench. The object being work on is put in place by adjusting the hand screw.

Convenient Bench Vise

A convenient bench vise used to hold a plate or an object in place while working, attached to a table…

This agricultural tool is used to pull out weeds.

Weed Puller

This agricultural tool is used to pull out weeds.

An instrument for exerting a twisting strain, as in turning bolts, nuts, screw-taps, etc.

Wrench

An instrument for exerting a twisting strain, as in turning bolts, nuts, screw-taps, etc.

"In order to get the best results from the tool the pressure on the handle should always be in the direction of the arrow shown above the latter, so as to put the pressure on the jaws at the points B and C, and not at D and E." &mdash;Grimshaw, 1902

Adjustable Wrench

"In order to get the best results from the tool the pressure on the handle should always be in the direction…