From the Archives: 13 Vintage Tools that Shaped Modern Innovation

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  • čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
  • John Collier, owner and 4th generation Collier to run Monument Tools, reveals more of his fascinating collection of vintage tools and how they've changed in the industry over the years.
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Komentáře • 46

  • @JohnReesPhotography
    @JohnReesPhotography Před měsícem +21

    What a great little video presented by a very knowledgeable man.

  • @paulmaryon9088
    @paulmaryon9088 Před 3 dny +1

    Well Sir what an interesting video, thank you. As a furniture restorer and old tool enthusiast I have many old tools which I still use, as often there is no other way to reproduce, or remake parts that are needed. Thank you again, keep 'em coming and stay lucky.

  • @HWCism
    @HWCism Před 24 dny +3

    I am a retired Optician and used those little screw drivers everyday. Great explanation of the old tools. Thanks

  • @CrookedSkew
    @CrookedSkew Před měsícem +11

    What a delightful video. Educational, entertaining and historic. Thank you kindly!

  • @ronkluwe4875
    @ronkluwe4875 Před 27 dny +13

    When you went to the segment where you had the leather gasket cutters, I immediately recognized them as I have one from the 1860's that has a patent number from the Confederate States of America. During the U.S. Civil War, the Confederacy had their own patent numbering system. I came across the item I have through eBay and purchased it because of the patent number and then did the research to find out what it was. I have a significant machinist tools collection and it is great to see you covering some of the tools from the past that are not really used any more.

    • @MonumentToolsLimited
      @MonumentToolsLimited  Před 25 dny

      That's Impressive! Always happy to see others finding these pieces of history as fascinating as we do

  • @andrewkoehler5386
    @andrewkoehler5386 Před 25 dny +1

    Thank you so much for taking the time and educating us on this.
    My 7yo Son and I enjoyed it a lot.
    This was fascinating; and I appreciate your time Sir.

  • @hydorah
    @hydorah Před 6 dny +1

    Glad you guys are still in UK manufacturing. I have some Monument tools products 🙂Along with Britool, King Dick, Footprint, UK made Stanley, Marples, Record and all sorts of really nice old and new tools that I use frequently. I always buy British if I can find it

  • @ypaulbrown
    @ypaulbrown Před 28 dny +5

    this is a wonderful video....thank you so much John Collier....Paul in Florida , US

  • @philparker1666
    @philparker1666 Před 26 dny +2

    What a fabulous video, I'll be catching up with watching all of them, I have collected old tools for many years, mainly adjustable spanners but anything unusual, I do have some Monument tools, can't remember which but it maybe my bell centre punches, I finished my apprenticeship in a machine shop, and although I had never come across them I worked it out instantly, what wonderful things. Again a brilliant video thank you so much. Made my day.

    • @MonumentToolsLimited
      @MonumentToolsLimited  Před 25 dny

      Always happy to hear from a fellow collector 😄 Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @johmcinally3521
    @johmcinally3521 Před 13 dny

    Wonderful John, what a privilege to see fantastic tools. Please post more if you cam.

  • @johngraves2755
    @johngraves2755 Před 26 dny +3

    I must be getting old as I remember, just, using some of those tools. A really interesting video, TY.

    • @MonumentToolsLimited
      @MonumentToolsLimited  Před 25 dny

      Thanks John, on the bright side at least you got the chance to use some pretty interesting tools years ago!

  • @stonearches2883
    @stonearches2883 Před 23 dny

    Thank you for making this video. So much of this information is lost today. The small ‘machinists’ clamps aren’t really made anymore. I buy them whenever I find them on eBay to use myself or give to my sons for their use.

  • @nickaxe771
    @nickaxe771 Před 23 dny

    Fantastic....very very interesting.
    Nick from the UK.

  • @stanwest3529
    @stanwest3529 Před 26 dny +1

    thank you John for a very interesting and informative video... at my age of 84 I remember all these tools and have used them at various times.... I still have a hole cutter and used it recently as I did not have a holesaw of the size I needed... Im sure you have many more tools you can show us.... looking forward to another video.... kind regards from Essex

  • @douglasweller9709
    @douglasweller9709 Před 24 dny

    Nice , thank you for sharing

  • @mgbrv8
    @mgbrv8 Před 24 dny +1

    Do you have a name or more info on that Swiss screwdriver with the gearbox please????

  • @LNM0000
    @LNM0000 Před 28 dny +3

    Bet that one wirh the gearbox is for undoing the screw that holds stems in on watches- you need to undo them iirc one and a quarter turns. More than that and you have to take the watch to bits 😀

  • @polychronisrempoulakis3588

    Both tool collection and this video serve greatly for posterity..

  • @mrmyorky5634
    @mrmyorky5634 Před 28 dny +4

    A lifetime in engineering I've only ever seen one straight pein hammer. I wondered at the time what it's use could be? Thanks for the answer.

    • @darrenhearn1365
      @darrenhearn1365 Před 27 dny +1

      I was surprised to see that,I have had one for 45 years since I altered a panel hammer at work ! Still use it today, never knew they were made.

    • @chipperkeithmgb
      @chipperkeithmgb Před 26 dny +2

      I have a straight pane hammer my gramp was a plumber

    • @MonumentToolsLimited
      @MonumentToolsLimited  Před 25 dny

      Always happy to help

  • @marvistawoodworks7624
    @marvistawoodworks7624 Před 26 dny +1

    Very interesting. I don't really understand what wiping cloths were used for. Could you explain further? Thanks.

    • @markrainford1219
      @markrainford1219 Před 25 dny +3

      It's used when adding molten lead to lead pipe when jointing. The cloth is used to shape the still *just* molten lead by 'wiping' it around the joint.

  • @meekee6847
    @meekee6847 Před 25 dny

    Retired plumber I have used many of your firms tools on leadwwork thanks for the video

  • @MechAnonymous
    @MechAnonymous Před 28 dny +1

    More mechanic tools thank you! Industrial Agricultural Heavy DUTY Three often forgotten mechanic fields Millwright and also Factory Maintenance Mechanic

  • @davidlong6173
    @davidlong6173 Před 24 dny

    Interesting nice video.

  • @Ste2023
    @Ste2023 Před 14 dny

    Interesting

  • @theopeterbroers819
    @theopeterbroers819 Před 3 dny

    And also, for fun.

  • @shaunmalin3155
    @shaunmalin3155 Před 24 dny +1

    Toolmakers clamps are still used

    • @fredjones100
      @fredjones100 Před 19 dny

      I made one years ago while on a 3 day course on machining... it's almost identical to one my dad made decades previously on the other side of the world on the same kind of course, kind of nice to have them both, though I've probably only ever actually used it once or twice.

  • @andrewarthurmatthews6685

    Interesting very but video lacked close ups

  • @gtd-sq2pj
    @gtd-sq2pj Před 28 dny

    CDB

  • @itsamemario8014
    @itsamemario8014 Před 23 dny

    Yes, he certainly is a vintage tool and not a very sharp one at that.