Hand Tool Collection

Calipers
Illustration of a Calipers

Reaping wheat by hand in the early 1800s near Syracuse NY
NWI4695029 Reaping wheat by hand in the early 1800s near Syracuse NY.; (add.info.: Reaping wheat by hand in the early 1800s near Syracuse NY.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Plane for Leveling Wood, c. 1936. Creator: Lena Nastasi
Plane for Leveling Wood, c. 1936

Coffee Grinder, c. 1938. Creator: Hardin Walsh
Coffee Grinder, c. 1938

Bead Plane, 1939. Creator: Max Unger
Bead Plane, 1939

Plane, 1939. Creator: Max Unger
Plane, 1939

Clamp, c. 1938. Creator: Edward Unger
Clamp, c. 1938

Cleaver, 1939. Creator: Edward Unger
Cleaver, 1939

Saw, c. 1938. Creator: Edward Unger
Saw, c. 1938

Sauerkraut Stomper, 1939. Creator: Edward Unger
Sauerkraut Stomper, 1939

Cooper Plane, c. 1938. Creator: Edward Unger
Cooper Plane, c. 1938

Eel Spear, 1938. Creator: Edward Unger
Eel Spear, 1938

Coffee Grinder, c. 1936. Creator: Herman Bader
Coffee Grinder, c. 1936

Coffee Grinder, c. 1939. Creator: Herman Bader
Coffee Grinder, c. 1939

Hand Forged Adze, c. 1936. Creator: Donald Streeter
Hand Forged Adze, c. 1936

Combination Saw/Knife, 1938. Creator: George Roehl
Combination Saw/Knife, 1938

Chopper, 1938. Creator: George Roehl
Chopper, 1938

Cherry Pitter, 1935/1942. Creator: Wayne White
Cherry Pitter, 1935/1942

Straw Rake, 1940. Creator: Wayne White
Straw Rake, 1940

Wafer Iron, c. 1936. Creator: Paul Ward
Wafer Iron, c. 1936

Tobacco Cutter, c. 1939. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd
Tobacco Cutter, c. 1939

Fluting Iron, c. 1940. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd
Fluting Iron, c. 1940

Wheelwright's Drill, 1935/1942. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd
Wheelwright's Drill, 1935/1942

Plantation Boundary Marker, c. 1938. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd
Plantation Boundary Marker, c. 1938

Branding Hammer, c. 1938. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd
Branding Hammer, c. 1938

Currier's Shaving Knife, c. 1940. Creator: Oscar Bluhme
Currier's Shaving Knife, c. 1940

Bellows, c. 1940. Creator: Oscar Bluhme
Bellows, c. 1940

Bit Brace, c. 1940. Creator: Oscar Bluhme
Bit Brace, c. 1940

Pa. German Hoe, 1941. Creator: Maurice Van Felix
Pa. German Hoe, 1941

Flatiron, c. 1937. Creator: Alf Bruseth
Flatiron, c. 1937

Door Stop, c. 1937. Creator: Alf Bruseth
Door Stop, c. 1937

Horse Shoer's Knife, c. 1940. Creator: George C. Brown
Horse Shoer's Knife, c. 1940

Wrought Iron Hammer, c. 1938. Creator: George C. Brown
Wrought Iron Hammer, c. 1938

Cherry Stoner, c. 1940. Creator: George C. Brown
Cherry Stoner, c. 1940

Post Hole Axe, c. 1940. Creator: George C. Brown
Post Hole Axe, c. 1940

Drawknife, c. 1938. Creator: George C. Brown
Drawknife, c. 1938

Drawknife, c. 1938. Creator: George C. Brown
Drawknife, c. 1938

Chisel, c. 1938. Creator: George C. Brown
Chisel, c. 1938

Warming Pan, 1937. Creator: Dayton Brown
Warming Pan, 1937

Coffee Grinder, 1937. Creator: Dayton Brown
Coffee Grinder, 1937

Tooth Key (or Tooth Extractor), 1935/1942. Creator: Adele Brooks
Tooth Key (or Tooth Extractor), 1935/1942

Pitch Fork, c. 1937. Creator: Earl Butlin
Pitch Fork, c. 1937

Knife, c. 1939. Creator: Harold Ballerd
Knife, c. 1939

Utensils of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Utensils of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Victorian Blacksmith Farriers
Vintage 19th century engraving showing two boys playing in a blacksmiths (Farriers) forge while the blacksmith looks on

Whipsaw, c. 1937. Creator: William Hoffman
Whipsaw, c. 1937

Early Sorrow, 1861 (oil on canvas)
658745 Early Sorrow, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); 65.5x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Sorrow. Frederick Daniel Hardy (1826-1911). Oil on canvas

Woodcutters (The Old Elm), 1903 (oil on canvas)
822697 Woodcutters (The Old Elm), 1903 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 46.3x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodcutters (The Old Elm)

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"Mastering the Art of Precision: Hand Tools Unleash Creativity and Efficiency" In a quiet suburban neighborhood, children can be seen on the sidewalk, their imaginations running wild. One boy takes on the role of a mechanic, his tiny hands gripping calipers with determination. With each precise measurement, he brings his imaginary world to life. Meanwhile, in another corner of town, a young girl carefully oils her beloved toy pedal car. As she meticulously tends to its every detail, she learns the value of patience and craftsmanship. The Daisy family looks on proudly as their daughter embraces the art of maintenance and care. Hand tools have long been synonymous with business ventures and concepts like conformity. Colin Anderson exemplifies this notion as he skillfully wields a whipsaw from 1937. His work embodies both precision and teamwork - qualities essential for success in any endeavor. Yet hand tools also find their place amidst nature's beauty. In "Woodcutters (The Old Elm)" painted in 1903 by an unknown artist, we witness the strength and resilience required for such laborious tasks. These woodcutters remind us that even in our modern age, there is still great satisfaction to be found in working with one's hands. Moving forward through time to 1940s Milwaukee Ship Yard reveals Herman O. Stroh's creation - the calking chisel used by shipbuilders during World War II. This tool symbolizes not only hard work but also dedication towards building something greater than oneself. Stroh's ingenuity doesn't stop there; he presents us with other remarkable hand tools like the wick trimmer from 1941 or the smoothing plane from 1940 - both testaments to human innovation and problem-solving skills. Even within more specialized fields like medicine or apothecary practices, hand tools play an integral role.