What Did You Buy Today?

[francist]

Ok here’s the Kennedy box.

Hey David, I assume the box is local? Do you know if the “A. Ramsay” on the front panel is connected to the Ramsay of Ramsay Machine Works? They go wayyy back in this town — I have the family and related company history at my work so not in front of me right now to check. Would be cool if it was, lot of history there. If I recall correctly, the old man lost his arm to a lathe accident at Albion Iron I think.

-frank

 

[DavidR8]

It is a local purchase.
I’m asking them now. Real nice folks. It’s her husband’s dad’s box.
It’s an interesting experience to sort through stuff like this as it represents someone’s life.
I’m super respectful of this kind of thing.


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[DavidR8]

It is a local purchase.
I’m asking them now. Real nice folks. It’s her husband’s dad’s box.
It’s an interesting experience to sort through stuff like this as it represents someone’s life.
I’m super respectful of this kind of thing.


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As it turns out not. It’s actually “Ramsary” in Scots which transliterates to “Ramsay” for us.


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[darkzero]

Thanks to MrWhoopee, finally got me a Holdridge Radii Cutter. Been wanting one of these for a long time but could never afford them or missed out (looking off & on). I won't see it till Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Feb (Feb cause I just found out I'm gonna be an uncle). My lilttle brother picked it up for me up north. I don't want to risk having him ship it.

I was in contact with the seller who was supposed to get back to me on Sunday. Well on Sunday the CL ad was deleted & I never heard back from the seller. So I thought for sure I missed this one too. I was so surprised when the seller got back to me this morning! I'm soooo happy right now!

 

[DavidR8]

Congratulations on becoming an uncle Will!
Oh the Radius tool is pretty cool too


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[darkzero]

Thank you very much David!

 

[vocatexas]

I've bought a few tool boxes at auctions and estate sales. Like you said, it's interesting to sort through, but a bit eery at the same time.

 

[DavidR8]

Here’s a sample of the tap and die tools in the box.

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[hman]

my partner commented to a neighbour that I was building tools to build tools that build tools....

But isn't that what machining is all about???

 

[darkzero]

But isn't that what machining is all about???

Which leads to the ultimate unaswered question, what did they use to make the first lathe or mill? Well of course there are answers but I rather not know & forever wonder.