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Originally Posted by oldE

My woodworking skills are about on par with my welding abilities and anyone would say I'm a grinder, not a welder. However, with the exception of the stud walls of the barn which came down in a sleet storm, everything I've built is still standing.
But this post isn't about me, but my MIL's grandfather who went to sea as a young man, circa 1880 and returned to his home village in his 40s and became a carpenter. His tools were passed down to his son and after his death, stayed in a tool chest until about 30 years ago when I was asked if I wanted them.
These are tools I use frequently (except for the chisel without a handle). I turned new handles for the draw knife. I tried to replicate the remains of the handle which remained. Many of his tools had his name stamped in them. I have no idea what happened to the die he used.
There are also some wooden planes I have not used, but after I took possession of the chest, I made a small display frame with his tongue and groove planes for my MIL's sister.
The mill file cuts better than any modern file I have used.

Awesome stuff! Thanks for posting. I've got tools that are from the mid to late 1800s through the early 1900s, but it's so much more impressive to have the history that you have with those tools.

I love the caliper that is an "outside" on one end and inside on the other. Set it once and forget it.