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Other Tools Notify Me When Tools Are Added Picture Name Description Price Posted On: Circa: Boring Machine (aka Barn Drill) Turn of the century, possibly Snell or James Swan. Commonly used to bore out mortise holes in barn posts and beams, and used in timber framing. This machine is for sale. It comes with 3 true boring machine bits: 1, 1.5, and 2-inch. I have many more digital pictures. This tool is 100% functional, but also makes a good display piece, as it is a work of art in itself. Not For Sale July 23, 2005 1890? Carved Bone Handle Chisel Probably from Asia, this early carved bone handle chisel is a testament to the maker's skill. $2000 December 17, 2005 Unknown Crookston Tool Company Protractor Crookston Tool Company Protractor, in original box. $250 March 07, 2004 Unknown Fox Adjustable Square Patented Fox Adjustable Square Not For Sale March 07, 2004 Unknown 1 2 3 4     Click on a column heading to sort by that column.Displaying Page 1 of 4     Click on a picture to see a larger version of the image.

Tools in this section include those patented American tools that are interesting but did not fit in one of the other sections. Usually they are interesting because of mechanical complexity, rarity, or provenance. There are typically few books on these niche tools, but some of the general tool reference books include interesting sections on their beauty and form. The tools in this section are noteworthy because of their inventive nature -- often they are examples of a "better mousetrap".  They usually didn't sell very well and are often rarer due to this.