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Americaโs First Level Maker
The Pennsylvania GazetteSunday, September 17, 1741 Who was Americaโs first level maker?ย Specifically, who was the first
June 28, 2024
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Levels Articles
Levels attracted me 43 years ago with their exotic woods and fancy cast ironย designs.ย Machine shops were
July 10, 2024
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Nelson J. Wemmer, American Entrepreneur Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nelson J. Wemmer, American Entrepreneur Philadelphia, Pennsylvania I had never heard the name, Nelson Wemmer, until I
July 10, 2024
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The Greatest Carpenter
Just over 2000 years ago a son was born to an Israeli carpenter named Joseph.ย As was
July 12, 2024
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THE BUTT GAUGE
No, a butt gauge is not used for anatomical measurements but rather for the layout of butt
July 15, 2024
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QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS Collecting old tools often raises questions not easily answered.ย We’ve all got them.ย Here are some
July 15, 2024
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THE WHEATCROFT BOYS Edward & George of Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey was an industrial center in the early 19th century with a population of 11,000
July 15, 2024
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