March 24, 201214 yr I was looking through the 40th International Antique Tool Auction and I saw The Standard Boys Tool Chest. What a great item to have in the home. And it beckons to a time in our past when we raised our kids to be self sufficient and we did this by teaching them how to build, how to repair, and how to persevere. This was pretty common some time ago. I remember looking around a couple years ago for a put together tool box for my son. Not the plastic ones, but something with real tools in it, and they were no where to be found. I can remember even in my lifetime, when I was growing up through the 70's these types of kids sets could still be found. No more. I am however going to build a tool box, and collect some smaller hand tools for my son and give it to him. I would like to get this handled by this Christmas. He will be 8 years old by this Christmas, time to get him his own tool set.
March 24, 201214 yr " to build, how to repair, and how to persevere"- sadly, John, it seems these life's lessons are totally forgotten by much of today's society. I applaud you for instilling these character building skills into your children. IMO, these are the traits that made America great and what we will need to continue this great country.Getting down off of my soapbox, now.Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
March 24, 201214 yr Lewis,Words well spoken. often think about all of the traditional crafts that have slipped away from us. Not only from lack of interest from the youth but also from those who should be teaching. Lewis Kauffman said:" to build, how to repair, and how to persevere"- sadly, John, it seems these life's lessons are totally forgotten by much of today's society. I applaud you for instilling these character building skills into your children. IMO, these are the traits that made America great and what we will need to continue this great country.Getting down off of my soapbox, now.Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
March 24, 201214 yr Author I agree guys, great comebacks.When I was growing up, (Here we go again, the ol when I was growing up stories) I never had a brand new bike. My bikes were a mixed match of parts that come from my buddies bikes that hey no longer used. I put together my bikes, Schwinn frame, handle bars and gooseneck from some other bike, bmx tires and wheels from an old Diamond Back my buddy had sittin collecting dust, cranks and pedals I found off a bent up old frame in the alley dumpster. I used two screw drivers, an adjustable wrench and 10 gallons of WD-40 putting my bikes together! It was fun, I and I remember being really proud. Oh yeah, don't forget the flat black primer for the color!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 24, 201214 yr You forgot the Bendix brakes and the baseball cards and clothespin "motorcycle engines"!!John Morris said:I agree guys, great comebacks.When I was growing up, (Here we go again, the ol when I was growing up stories) I never had a brand new bike. My bikes were a mixed match of parts that come from my buddies bikes that hey no longer used. I put together my bikes, Schwinn frame, handle bars and gooseneck from some other bike, bmx tires and wheels from an old Diamond Back my buddy had sittin collecting dust, cranks and pedals I found off a bent up old frame in the alley dumpster. I used two screw drivers, an adjustable wrench and 10 gallons of WD-40 putting my bikes together! It was fun, I and I remember being really proud. Oh yeah, don't forget the flat black primer for the color!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 24, 201214 yr  Look around, you just might find a "Handy Andy" toolbox set.    I had one while growing up.    Metal toolbox, with a bunch of light blue painted tools in there.     Hammer was a little 8oz wood handled jobby, with that light blue painted head on it.   Saw, "egg-beater" drill, and a few other tools.   Look around, you just might find one out there..... 'and may the road raise up to meet ye'
March 24, 201214 yr Author YES!!!!Lewis Kauffman said: You forgot the Bendix brakes and the baseball cards and clothespin "motorcycle engines"!!John Morris said: Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins! John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 24, 201214 yr Author Thanks Steve, we'll give it a shot. steven newman said:  Look around, you just might find a "Handy Andy" toolbox set.    I had one while growing up.    Metal toolbox, with a bunch of light blue painted tools in there.     Hammer was a little 8oz wood handled jobby, with that light blue painted head on it.   Saw, "egg-beater" drill, and a few other tools.   Look around, you just might find one out there..... 'and may the road raise up to meet ye' John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 24, 201214 yr  Go to www. dannylipford.com    for a looksee.   Then go over to fleebay and set up a selection to look for the handy Andy sets.    Some $10-20 ea. when theuy come up.   John Morris said:Thanks Steve, we'll give it a shot. steven newman said:John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 25, 201214 yr I remember those day Lewis Kauffman said: You forgot the Bendix brakes and the baseball cards and clothespin "motorcycle engines"!!John Morris said: Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
March 25, 201214 yr Author Good times weren't they Greg! Do you also remember the steel wheels on skateboards? Watch out for the pebbles!Greg Aksdal said: I remember those day Lewis Kauffman said: Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins! GregScroll Saw forum hosthttp://www.thesawdustfactory.net/ John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 25, 201214 yr Author Thanks Steve!steven newman said: Go to www. dannylipford.com    for a looksee.   Then go over to fleebay and set up a selection to look for the handy Andy sets.    Some $10-20 ea. when theuy come up.   John Morris said:'and may the road raise up to meetJohn MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 25, 201214 yr Coming from a family of tinkerers we always had plenty of screwdrivers, hammers and cresent wrench's, mostly Dad's, but never a whole set. Something like this would be such a great gift. GregScroll Saw forum hosthttp://www.thesawdustfactory.net/
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