What Do You Collect?

[billybopp]

While not exactly collectible, I've always been fond of airplanes and aerospace, particularly from the 1930's to the 1960's. It was a period of amazing change at an amazing pace. I find myself particularly fascinated by radial engines, so I've been collecting some books on the subject, including a number of old operation, maintenance and overhaul manuals mostly dating from the 1930's and 1940's. I think the gems in the collection are a Wright Cyclone maintenance and overhaul manual that when opened SMELL of an aviation shop. There's nothing like the smell of old grease, oil and avgas ... LOL I've also managed to come across some other relatively rare (declassified) manuals, including a B-36 flight manual and some Atlas missile books!

Bill

[JREESER1]

Ray, your are a treasure! You evoke kindness and good memories. I have a pension for elk ivory. Love the stuff! I have found some great pieces at a local gun show and in Jackson Wyoming when it was easier for us to get there.

jr

[raysouth]

Billybop, I love anything that has to do with aircraft. Had the bug early in life and much enjoyed my time in the air, especially when I did my solo. WOW, what a treat that was. Forgot all I knew when the wheels broke the ground and the crosswind got hold of me. lol. You are correct, nothing better than being around the aircraft goodies. I enjoy them all but must admit, the WWII era machines are favorites.

JREESER1, I have never seen elk ivory but certain that it must be splendid item to have around. Not many elk in this area, or anywhere close. Found a few antlers that were shed in the woods and still have them somewhere in shop, I believe. Thought I might make something of them one day but that day never came.

Last week I responded to email from person residing in New Mexico and I mentioned that I always wanted to move to that area, especially around Kanab. lol. Think I had the wrong state in mind. Somewhere up your way would fit better if I hoped to get to Kanab. Always able to make a fool of myself and enjoy the chuckles it produces.

Thank you all, for responding to the topic and hope we can keep it rolling on. I know that there are many more collectors among us, and with some very interesting collectibles, such as those you mentioned you have.

God Bless.

Ray

[Pounder]

Ray

Cheesy as this sounds, I collect leather tools, Doodle pages and leather patterns. I got the bug about 30 years ago but have just recently started collecting patterns. Sure wish I had some of those Tandy patterns I threw away once I was done with the project. Ah well youth and insanity make such a good pair.

[ramrod]

<p>what a really cool thread, ray. and a great idea.</p>

<p>it's really interesting to see what everyone collects on this forum. for myself, it's old watches. i love the manual wind watches. they are a mervel of manufacturing. another thing that really piques my interest (though i don't actually collect them - but i probably will start) is old blueprints - not really of architecture, but of manufactured items. electrical fixtures, machinery and stuff like that. i used to work at the crouse hinds factory in syracuse about 20 years ago. i worked in the whiteprint room. we would have to take old drawings and make microfiche from them. some of these drawings were from the late 1800's. they were drawn on linen - not paper. the sad part was: when an old part was obsoleted, the dawing was destroyed!! i should have grabbed a bunch of them. i used to search through the drawers and look at the old drawings. they were drawn with pen and ink. many of the names of the draftsmen were the fathers and grandfathers of the engineers currently working there!</p>

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<p>my cousin retired from the marines as a sgt. major a few years ago. one of his marine buddies collects....are you sitting down??.....urinal strainers. i think the most interesting part is....how does he acquire them??!!.....eeeeewwwwww.</p>

Edited December 16, 2014 by ramrod

[Elliot]

my coudin retired from the marines as a sgt. major a few years ago. one of his marine buddies collects....are you sitting down??.....urinal strainers. i think the most interesting part is....how does he acquire them??!!.....eeeeewwwwww.

Well I bet he DOESN'T have much competition.

Edited December 16, 2014 by Elliot

[ramrod]

LOL.....good one.

[byggyns]

I also collect fountain pens, both vintage and modern. Most of my collection is modern, but I've started into more vintage pens. I'm going to start acquiring the tools to restore old Parker Vacumatics. I've already restored several vintage Esterbrooks.

[raysouth]

Hey Ramrod,

I doubt if I could ever find anything to send the friend of your cousin that collects the strainers. lol.

I must admit, it is a definite first I have ever heard of these being collected by anyone. Probably someone out there that collects the urinals and toilet bowls as well. lol.

God Bless.

Ray