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My Jewel of a Tool
comments (1) February 23rd, 2010 in Blogs, Project Gallery
jef_keighley, member
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I bought this little jewel at an antique tool sale in Gooderich, Ontario years ago. Made by the Smart Tool Company of Brockville, Canada, which founded 1854 and closed in 1967, this 10" hammer/bar is of uncertain age. Prophetically, its 'Endurance' tool has outlived its makers! An earlier owner filed three notches in the shank to identify what I like to think was also one of his favorite tools. It fits wonderfully in the hand, works in tight quarters, is incredibly tough and the hammer head is sufficiently weighted to use as a finishing hammer when needed. I cannot begin to count the number of times I've reached for my little jewel.
Jef Keighley
Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada
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Contest Details
Update: Congratulations to our three winners! starryNight took home first with Froe-Zen in Time, Routerbit48 won second with Dad's Little Helper, and third place went to randyhowes with Old Dogs - New Tricks.
*Contest is closed.
Beginning February 1 and running through March 1, Fine Homebuilding readers can submit photos of their most cherished tools for a chance to win one of three Stanley 60-1/2 Low Angle Block Planes.
We're in search of tools with a great story behind them. Maybe it's a framing hammer passed down from generation to generation, or perhaps it's that first tool you ever bought—the one that's stayed with you through thick and thin over the years. Whatever it is, submit photos of your cherished tools, along with their stories, to our gallery contest for a chance to win.
Contest ends March 1, 2010.
Winners will be announced on or about March 5, 2010.
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Posted: 12:38 am on March 12th
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