HARO50 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) A friend told me he had something I might be interested in, and I could have it. The forward handle was missing, and the heavy grease that had been applied to the gears made it impossible to turn the crank, but it cleaned up nicely. Even had a handle from something that fits (plastic, but will do for now). "Aurowa", made in Germany. Later I stopped in at a local "antique" barn. Lots of rusty, broken-down old braces and drills for ridiculous prices, but I did find this! Apparently made by Millers Falls! 10" throw. Rock solid, everything works, and only needed the dust wiped off it! $22.! Could have had a rusty, non-useable one to hang over the fireplace for ONLY four or five TIMES that amount! Go figure. One other "tool" caught my eye. We had one in the house when I was a kid, and it functioned so well that I just HAD to get it! Labelled as an "Old Crimper"! These people don't even recognize a nutcracker when they see one? John Edited November 9, 2018 by HARO50 Grandpadave52, DuckSoup and p_toad 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 27 minutes ago, HARO50 said: "Aurowa", made in Germany. Wow...excellent condition for the age both the paint and the original labeling decal...amazing. 28 minutes ago, HARO50 said: Labelled as an "Old Crimper"! These people don't even recognize a nutcracker when they see one? Cool. Any markings, engravings on it? That one has got some age. Funny, my grandson said that's what the doctor used to remove the cast from his leg. 31 minutes ago, HARO50 said: Apparently made by Millers Falls! 10" throw. Rock solid, everything works, and only needed the dust wiped off it! $22. It would have been priced that much or more here in US $$'s John. Amazing condition. The chrome will clean up and polish great on it. Probably mid to late 50's based on the logo. M-F's did make several for Craftsman as did Stanley. Told you that you would feel better after a rust hunt. Beats sitting in the cold in a tree stand too. p_toad and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Nice finds but who cracks nuts these days? HARO50 and DuckSoup 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Nice Score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARO50 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 8 minutes ago, HandyDan said: Nice finds but who cracks nuts these days? I still consider myself a DIY type of guy! John Grandpadave52 and p_toad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 19 minutes ago, HandyDan said: Nice finds but who cracks nuts these days? 9 minutes ago, HARO50 said: I still consider myself a DIY type of guy! John Dan, and John, I still crack nuts and I'm also a DIY kind of guy. But I do it this way. Nice finds John. p_toad, Grandpadave52, steven newman and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishWoodCarver Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Nice score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 3 hours ago, HARO50 said: I still consider myself a DIY type of guy! John My brother buys peanuts in the shell. Says he doesn't eat as many if he has to crack them open and therefore they last longer. steven newman, HARO50, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Beitz Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Thats for Crimping nuts..... Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.