I don't do a lot of serious rust hunting but was out and about on Saturday and stopped in a couple of "Antique" shops (read junk shops) and found a few interesting things. In the multiple tool photo there is a wooden plane from one of the shops. It's a Winsted @ 16" long with a Providence Tool Co. blade and cap iron in pretty good condition. The wedge is also in good shape. At the other shop I got the little hammer, no name, the combination square which is a A.L. Stowell patent #1984951 for the slot in the rule and attachment to the head, and the #108 Fray brace with Spofford chuck. None of these are in great shape but are certainly restorable. A little PB Blaster got the thumb screw out of the bit chuck. $30 for these 4 items.Old Saws.jpgRust Hunt Booty.jpg
The saws came from the local HFH Restore for $3 each. Both are Warranted Superior but the smaller one is fairly old with a recessed medallion, split nuts and a nib. The wood is in decent shape but they need a lot of cleaning. The plates have some minor bends but not too bad.
All in all a fun day.