Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted August 5, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted August 5, 2015 it would have been a sin if they ended up being melted down. I can't imagine how many hours have gone into making those tools. I think only the fires of Mt Doom could destroy the Robert Beard tools. Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Members club49 Posted August 6, 2015 Members Report Posted August 6, 2015 Great find, As far as the Hackbarth tools are concerned. About six or so months ago I saw an add which read 15 Tools $145.00. I am new to leather working, most of my tools come from Tandy's. I called the number on the add and I got a gentleman on the phone by the name of Lonnie Height. I am sure there are folks on this site whom might know Lonnie. After talking to him, I felt like I knew him all my life. He was the most informative person on the subject of Hackbarth tools you would ever want to talk to. He worked there for the original owner. He is still making tools under Gomph-Hackbarth- Lonnie Height. I purchased the tools and they are great. This is all the information I have to reach him. Hackbarthtools@hotmail.com his number is also on the flyer 520-642-3891 It will be well worth for you to give him a call, he is a really informative man when it comes to tools and leather. He will be able to give you dates how they were made and what they are worth and anything else you would want to know, he is a very nice gentelman. Jim Quote
ChadK69 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Posted November 4, 2015 If you are looking to sell the Beard tools, please pm me. Quote
Members kiwican Posted November 4, 2015 Members Report Posted November 4, 2015 freakin nice man, i haunt the antique shops all the time in the hopes of finding cool stuff like that Quote
Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted November 4, 2015 Members Report Posted November 4, 2015 I agree, hang on to them just now. The other tools you need won't cost much, and has been said, if you sell these ones, then get into leatherwork, you'll regret it. Have a bit fun with them, then make your mind up. Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
Members Equiplay Saddlery Posted November 4, 2015 Members Report Posted November 4, 2015 My first thought on this is that some poor leather worker just had his tools stolen in a burglary and the typical crack/meth head was trying to get their fix selling scrap metal. Hope that wasn't the case because I would hate to have my tools stolen and end up at the scrap yard. Maybe it was a legit sale in which case you have a heck of a nice set of tools. Legally I would be careful of the too good to be true deals. At least here in Florida if you knew or should have known that the property was stolen (i.e. WAY to cheap) you can be charged with dealing in stolen property. Quote
Members tanda4 Posted November 4, 2015 Members Report Posted November 4, 2015 My first thought on this is that some poor leather worker just had his tools stolen in a burglary and the typical crack/meth head was trying to get their fix selling scrap metal. Hope that wasn't the case because I would hate to have my tools stolen and end up at the scrap yard. Maybe it was a legit sale in which case you have a heck of a nice set of tools. Legally I would be careful of the too good to be true deals. At least here in Florida if you knew or should have known that the property was stolen (i.e. WAY to cheap) you can be charged with dealing in stolen property. Exactly what I was thinking. Quote
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