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1. Adz, Carpenter's - Carpenter's ADZE

   Carpenter's adze with maul head poll. Iron head, beveled on the inside; straight wood handle. From the 1800s. An axlike tool with a curved blade at right angles to the handle, used for shaping wood. An adze was used with the hewing axe to make log faces as smooth as possible. Any divots, chunks, or "juggle marks" in the logs made by the hewing axe allow water to penetrate the wood, creating rot. In winter, this moisture will form ice build-up...

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2. Adz, Carpenter's - Cast iron flared blade for a carpenter's adze

   Flared blade with maul head poll for a carpenter's adze. Cast iron, beveled on the inside. From the 1800s. The adz was an axlike tool with the cutting edge perpendicular to the wooden handle rather than parallel. It was used for shaving or shaping wood. An adze was used with a hewing axe to make log faces as smooth as possible. Any divots, chunks, or "juggle marks" in the logs made by the hewing axe allowed water to penetrate the wood, creatin...

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3. Auger, Hollow - Hollow auger

   Adjustable hollow auger used in cutting round tenons on wooden wagon wheel spokes at the Weseloh Wagon Shop, Hutchinson, MN. Sized for 1/4 to 1 1/4 inch cuts. Made by The A. A. Woods & Sons Co., Atlanta, GA. Hollow augers were also used by chairmakers, ladder makers and some cabinet makers. John Weseloh was born September 27, 1837 in Germany. John came to the United States c.1866 and came to Hutchinson, MN in 1868. He went into partnership w...

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4. Awl, Leather - Awl

   Small awl with wooden handle for leatherworking.

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5. Awl, Scratch - Awl

   Carpenters scratch awl, marked "Stanley, Hurwood, No. 7, Made in USA". Possible date of manufacture 1843 to present. Stanley company is still located in New Britian, CT. Belonged to Nels Torgrimson, Bergen Township, and was stored in handmade carpenter's chest 2011-0090-001.

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6. Bit, Drill - Set of 13 auger bits in wooden drill bit box

   Set of 13 auger bits in wooden drill bit box with hinged lid fastened with hook. Bits are a variety of sizes and lengths. From the Graupmann Family toolbox 2017-0137-001.

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7. Bit, Drill - Wooden round case with 4 drill bits

   Cylindrical wooden case for drill bits with threaded wooden cover. Contains four drill bits; five holes for bits are empty. Used by William Dreier and brought to McLeod County from Illinois. William Dreier came from Germany and was the grandfather of donor Howard Dreier.

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8. Brace, Woodworking - Carpenter's brace

   Carpenter's brace. A brace (and bit) is a hand tool used to drill holes, usually in wood. Pressure is applied to the top and the tool is rotated with a U-shaped grip. Cast iron; wooden grips; handmade.

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9. Caliper - Wooden caliper ruler

   Stanley #136 wooden caliper rule; 4" long with brass caliper and tips. Measurement to 1/8 inch on one side and 1/32 on other. Stanley logo on rule has the notched rectangle trademark. From the Graupmann Family toolbox 2017-0137-001.

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10. Carving - Wood carving-Wilbert H. Moenke

    Wood carving of a small pliers. Carved by Wilbert H. Moenke of Lester Prairie. He was a farmer and carving was his pastime all his life. He was born June 21, 1913, married Louise Rolf on May 18, 1941, and died on April 17, 1985 at age 71 years.

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11. Chest, Tool - Carpenter's tool chest

    Handmade wooden carpenter's chest used in the early 1900s. Donated by Melvin Wolter. Note that hinged cover was made of a single large board 19.25" x 36"; sides are single boards 15.5" x 36"; ends are single boards 15.5" x 18.5"; bottom single board 18.25" x 36"; corners are dovetailed. Scrap wood with a star trademark was used for the inner floor of the chest. Outside of cover is covered with metal and the chest originally had a lock. It has...

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12. Chisel, Corner - Corner Chisel

    Corner chisel with wood handle. No makers mark or trademarks. Originally cataloged #32.

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13. Chisel, Corner - Corner Chisel

    Woodworking corner chisel with handle. Belonged to Nels Torgrimson, Bergen Township, and was stored in handmade carpenter's chest 2011-0090-001.

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14. Chisel, Half Round Nose - Half round chisel

    A half round chisel. It has a wooden handle with iron bands around top & bottom. 4 nails assist in holding in the blade. Blade has makers mark "W. Butcher Cast Steel" on one side and a trade mark on the other. William Butcher and his younger brother, Samuel, followed the traditional route of many of the Sheffield cutlers, they became apprentices in the trade to their father (James) and when he died in 1806, they transfered their apprenticeshi...

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15. Chisel, Mortise - Mortise Chisel

    Mortise Chisel with wood handle. Marked "Marshall & Mitchell Cast Steel" stamped on blade. Also has "S.ROOS" stamped in blade.

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16. Chisel, Mortise - Mortise Chisel

    Mortise Chisel; no handle. Marked "Marshall & Mitchell" which is partially obscured by rust and old number on blade. Also has "S.ROOS" stamped in blade.

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17. Chisel, Mortise - Mortise Chisel

    Mortise Chisel with wood handle. Marked "WARD" on blade. Also has "S.ROOS" stamped in blade.

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18. Chisel, Woodworking - Chisel Handle

    Wood chisel handle with no makers mark. Has "D. Adams" stamped in handle. David A. Adams was one of McLeod county's earliest settlers. He was born February 26, 1838 in Norfolk County, England. He received a common-school education and when thirteen he was apprenticed to a carpenter. When he was between sixteen & seventeen years of age his master gave him his time and he embarked at Liverpool on October 14, 1854 for America. In 1855 he cam...

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19. Chisel, Woodworking - Woodworking chisel

    Woodworking chisel without handle, marked "D. R. Barton 1832 Rochester NY". Possible date of manufacture 1849 to 1874. Belonged to Nels Torgrimson, Bergen Township, and was stored in handmade carpenter's chest 2011-0090-001.

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20. Chisel, Woodworking - Woodworking chisel

    Woodworking chisel with handle, marked "P.S.& W CO, EXTRA, BEST CAST STEEL". Possible date of manufacture 1870 to 1950. company was located in Southington CT. Belonged to Nels Torgrimson, Bergen Township, and was stored in handmade carpenter's chest 2011-0090-001.

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