The Pennsylvania GazetteSunday, September 17, 1741 Who was America’s first level maker?  Specifically, who was the first

Levels attracted me 43 years ago with their exotic woods and fancy cast iron designs.  Machine shops were

Nelson J. Wemmer, American Entrepreneur Philadelphia, Pennsylvania I had never heard the name, Nelson Wemmer, until I

Just over 2000 years ago a son was born to an Israeli carpenter named Joseph.  As was

No, a butt gauge is not used for anatomical measurements but rather for the layout of butt

QUESTIONS Collecting old tools often raises questions not easily answered.  We’ve all got them.  Here are some

Newark, New Jersey was an industrial center in the early 19th century with a population of 11,000