Members aguilerag Posted March 3, 2013 Members Report Posted March 3, 2013 So a friend of mine bought a barn out here to fix and turn into a garage. He calls me up and says for $40 he has a gift or me but wouldn't tell me what it is. I say ok and he comes and brings me all of what is pictured and a few more things. Said he found them in an old chest in the barn. Apparently te old old owner use to make saddles back in the day. They were in pretty bad condition so I soaked them in rust remover and after that I have been conditioning the wood. This is what they look like so far. Quote
LNLeather Posted March 3, 2013 Report Posted March 3, 2013 WOW! YOu are a Very Lucky guy! That is sooo cool.... Quote ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
Members aguilerag Posted March 3, 2013 Author Members Report Posted March 3, 2013 I was very happy with them. I only know what a few of the tools are for but going to take them to tandys to see what they say they are. Quote
Members needles Posted March 3, 2013 Members Report Posted March 3, 2013 nice one, its great getting new toys Quote
Members lazyd Posted March 4, 2013 Members Report Posted March 4, 2013 How would you like to double your money ???---------------------Bill Quote
Members aguilerag Posted March 4, 2013 Author Members Report Posted March 4, 2013 LOL Bill. had to try right? Probably could double my money for one tool from what I see on eBay. Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted March 4, 2013 Moderator Report Posted March 4, 2013 You have some really nice tools there. Even slightly out of focus looks like some Gomphs and older Osbornes, along with some newer tools. There are several tools there that would individually double your money. One word of caution, that wood handled round end strap punch was never intended to be hit with anything. They are hand tools. They are sharpened to the point of being knife sharp and rocked back through the strap to cut it. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Members aguilerag Posted March 4, 2013 Author Members Report Posted March 4, 2013 Bruce, thanks for the heads up on what some of the tools are. I will make sure not to hit them with anything. Quote
Members Cyberthrasher Posted March 6, 2013 Members Report Posted March 6, 2013 I avoided this post because barn finds always make me jealous - this just proves that I was right Quote hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
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