Working tools

[David612]

Going through large amounts of my fathers stuff to help Mum clearing out prior to her moving in a year or so I found a simple and beautiful plumb bob my father had turned out of a light timber, well finished and balanced.
My father would have used it as a massage therapist to ensure straightness of a clients spine and gauge lateral deflection.

Having just lost my job in the automotive industry and resolved to change industry entirely into real estate and considering the reputation real estate agents, finding this beautiful working tool feels timely, it will fill a prominent position on my future desk.

 

[David612]

Do any of you keep working tools around?

 

[Ripcord22A]

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[David612]

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I’ll get one for you as soon as I’m home from my job interview

 

[Bloke]

I carry my tools where ever I go, but as a concept not physically. I often think of trying to pick up a set of ashlars for home..

 

[Warrior1256]

The master of a lodge that I visit frequently gave me a miniature set of working tools for helping them out filling in officer positions when needed. They are really neat! Are among my most prized possessions.

 

[David612]

Simple and beautiful.

 

[MarkR]

Yeah, I have a framed set of miniature working tools that I kept on a shelf in my office before I retired.

 

[HoldenMonty]

I have thought about down the road buying one of those small display sets of the working tools and putting it on my desk at work.

 

[Warrior1256]

I have thought about down the road buying one of those small display sets of the working tools and putting it on my desk at work.

They are very nice.

 

[Brother JC]

Do any of you keep working tools around?

When I was Initiated I was working as a custom woodworker and cabinet maker. I was surrounded by squares, plumbs, levels, and tools for removing imperfections that were different but served the same purposes; planes, scrapers, and sanding blocks.
My old username came from the tool I pulled out of my apron almost every time I picked up a board: trysquare.

 

[Matt L]

My wife purchased a set of working tools for me at Christmas years ago. Great suggestion on having them framed. They are still in the blue box.

 

[Warrior1256]

They are still in the blue box.

Same here. They were given to me in a black presentation box. I keep these on a desk for all to see.