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Rare Antique Oak Machinist Chest – Complete 100% Period-Correct Estate Tool Lot with 2 Original Keys & 1896-Patent Starrett Level An extraordinary, investment-grade time capsule for serious antique tool collectors, historical curators, and traditional hobbyist machinists. This meticulously preserved collection traces its roots directly to the industrial golden age of the Central Maine paper and pulp mill industry. Originally owned by master craftsman C. Byrnes (stamped employee tracking plate 31-760), this kit has been flawlessly kept together as a singular, complete working lot. Every tool is fully operational, clean, and retains its valuable, untouched historic patina. The Ultimate Rarity: Accompanied by TWO (2) ORIGINAL WORKING KEYS-an incredibly rare find for a chest of this era. Build & Hardware: Crafted from premium quarter-sawn white oak with rock-solid finger-joint construction and original green-felt lined drawers. Outfitted with unmarked solid brass flush-mount rings. Condition: Structurally flawless. No broken joints or missing wood chunks. The oak showcases a gorgeous, authentic dark aged patina that collectors heavily prioritize over modern refinishes. ? INCLUDED MANUAL: 1925 “The Starrett Book for Machinists’ Apprentices” Vol. I, 9th Edition. Details: Published directly by The L. Starrett Company Athol, Mass. Originally used to train apprentice machinists on blueprints, layout work, and math. Features beautiful historical shop illustrations and holds honest machine shop character. ? THE TOOLS: Rare, Fully Documented Historical Highlights 1. Late 1890s Starrett No. 98-8 Precision Bench Level (With Original Wood Box). Historical Rarity: Stamped directly on the body with the legendary Mar. 31, 1896 patent date U. 557,446, personally granted to founder Laroy S. Starrett for internal spring tension mechanisms. Features: Heavy 8-inch black japanned cast-iron base with a machined bottom involute V-groove for cylindrical shaft layout. Includes a fully functional 360-degree rotating protective outer sleeve. Casing: Complete with its pristine, uncracked sliding-lid wooden protective box. 1920s Lufkin Rule Co. 513 Micrometer Depth Gage Set (100% Complete). Provenance: Manufactured in Saginaw, Michigan by Lufkin’s iconic Precision Tool Division. Stamped with the Jan. 1925 internal mechanism patent and cross-referenced to the Jan. 5, 1926 patent on the inner label. Completeness: 100% complete and immaculate. Includes the primary T-bar micrometer head base, all three (3) unrusted extension rods (0-3 range), and the specialized adjustment wrench. Casing: Set in its original form-fitted, velvet-lined wooden storage case with a fully legible, pristine factory paper instruction label. Precision Geometry, Caliper & Scribing Drawer Lot. Highlights: Includes a premium Starrett No. 281 American Standard Circular Wire Gauge (0 to 36 AWG), two (2) classic frame machinist outside micrometers, an extensive set of vintage spring dividers and heavy-duty outside calipers, combination square protractor cast-iron locking attachments, and an original yellow fabric tool roll. Precision Layout & Measuring Drawer Lot. Highlights: Features an ultra-smooth turning precision Vernier Dial Protractor (free of any catching or rough spots), a rare Poirier Control Co. (Waterville, ME) “The Executive Pocket Pal” folding rule/protractor, a vintage British-made General Hardware No. 32 32-blade feeler gauge set, hardened steel machinist’s try square (90-degree), an offset 16-blade thickness gauge, a lathe center gauge, a knurled pin vise handle, and industrial pivot pliers. The chest will be heavily padded, wrapped, and double-boxed. All internal drawers and individual tool cases will be securely wrapped to guarantee zero movement during transit.

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Vintage EMCO Vise, in original EMCO green. An “FO” vise, meaning fence open, other than that there are no identifying numbers on the vice. I believe this vise was made for the Maximat Super 11 Lathe, it measures 9″l X 4.25″w X 3h, weighing 15lb 10oz. It’s in excellent, working condition and was manufactured in either Austria or Germany (earlier Emco products were made in Austria). And if you’re interested and wondering where the handle is… Sorry, no handle to be found! Thank you for your interest.

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PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR A LARGE SELECTION MACHINIST ITEMS. The pictures show all that is included and the condition so please look close. Please see my other auctions for more tools items from a local estate. I tried to take photos of the parts that came with it. PLEASE SEE THE PHOTOS FOR THE BEST DESCRIPTION. PLEASE KNOW THAT I TRY TO SATISFY ANY AND ALL OF MY CUSTOMERS. I ANSWER ALL EMAILS AND WILL TRY TO WORK WITH YOU AS BEST I CAN. I WILL, HOWEVER, NOT BE BULLIED OR BLACKMAILED.

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For sale is a Monarch 10EE lathe Original Tool/Collet cabinet, in good restorable condition. The carousel holds 35 2J collets and moves freely. The door and drawer move freely. It is dirty and rusty, but still usable.

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Estate find, as found, uncleaned, you get No 56, 54, 52, 46, 44, 40, 36, 32, and 32; rust, wear, chips, dents, restoration, please see all photos, need clean up from long storage, AS IS AS SHOWN, location Z10. Please see my other listings for mechanics, machinists, woodworking, logging, steampunk items, primitives, and more. We will be liquidating a large estate consisting of military items, woodworking tools, automotive tools, machinists tools, mechanics tools, collectibles, antique and primitives and more. Please put us in your favorites you will not be disappointed. I will try to describe these items to the best of my ability and would not misrepresent anything intentionally. I list the defects, problems and imperfections I see on the items, but I can sometimes miss something or make a mistake. I try to answer every question asked, but cannot guarantee an answer if you ask the day the listing ends. ALSO PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO SHOW AS A GIFT OR MISREPRESENT THE CONTENTS OR VALUE. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter.

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Estate find, as found, uncleaned, you get No 56, 54, 52, 46, 44, 40, 36, 32, and 32; rust, wear, chips, dents, restoration, please see all photos, need clean up from long storage, AS IS AS SHOWN, location Z10. Please see my other listings for mechanics, machinists, woodworking, logging, steampunk items, primitives, and more. We will be liquidating a large estate consisting of military items, woodworking tools, automotive tools, machinists tools, mechanics tools, collectibles, antique and primitives and more. Please put us in your favorites you will not be disappointed. I will try to describe these items to the best of my ability and would not misrepresent anything intentionally. I list the defects, problems and imperfections I see on the items, but I can sometimes miss something or make a mistake. I try to answer every question asked, but cannot guarantee an answer if you ask the day the listing ends. ALSO PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO SHOW AS A GIFT OR MISREPRESENT THE CONTENTS OR VALUE. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Machining”. The seller is “kgtools08″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

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South Bend Lathe Works 12 Precision Machinist Level in Original Wood Box, USA. This is a pre-owned vintage tool. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Machining”. The seller is “volinia-77″ and is located in this country: US.

• Brand: South bend lathe
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

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SOUTH BEND 9/10K LATHE MILLING ATTACHMENT… MILLING ATTACHMENT SHOWS VERY LITTLE USE — NEAR MINT , WITH ORIGINAL PAINT!!! INCLUDES HANDLE & 2 JAWS… ORIGINAL WOOD CASE HAS DINGS & SCRATCHES FROM STORAGE… WILL COME COMPLETE AS SHOWN IN PICTURES.. The item “SOUTH BEND 9/10K LATHE MILLING ATTACHMENT & ORIGINAL WOOD CASE MACHINIST TOOLS” is in sale since Sunday, November 28, 2021. This item is in the category “Business & Industrial\CNC, Metalworking & Manufacturing\Metalworking Equipment\Metalworking Lathes”. The seller is “tlubach2012″ and is located in South Plainfield, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Model: SOUTH BEND 9 / 10K MILLING ATTACHMENT
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Custom Bundle: No
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: SOUTH BEND

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The pictures show all that is included and the condition so please look close. Please see my other auctions for more tools items from a local estate. I tried to take photos of the parts that came with it. PLEASE SEE THE PHOTOS FOR THE BEST DESCRIPTION. PLEASE KNOW THAT I TRY TO SATISFY ANY AND ALL OF MY CUSTOMERS. I ANSWER ALL EMAILS AND WILL TRY TO WORK WITH YOU AS BEST I CAN. I WILL, HOWEVER, NOT BE BULLIED OR BLACKMAILED. The item “MACHINIST LATHE TOOL MILL NICE ORIGINAL Cleveland Twist Drill Advertsing Box OfC” is in sale since Tuesday, June 22, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Machining”. The seller is “gigigirl111″ and is located in Morris Plains, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Cleveland Drill

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Thanks for looking and good luck. However often large or heavy itemssuch as lots of tools, Hardware, Etc. For most lots will typically us priority flat rate boxes. Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Items described and pictured to the best of our ability but can’t be perfect. The item “Antique Goodell Pratt Toolsmiths Lathe No. 494 Machinist with Original Crate” is in sale since Saturday, July 10, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Other Collectible Tools”. The seller is “kettering_enterprises” and is located in Annville, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: Goodell-Pratt

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