The hog scraper was used to remove hair off the hide. Then the hide was cut into pieces and put in a rendering kettle to cook off the lard. Then the pieces were pressed to remove the lard and the cooked skin was cracklings
At 4:36. We had one on our ranch in the 1960s. it was used to scrape the hair off of a scalded hog carcase prior to butchering. The fat scraper looked quite different.
the leather cutter wasn't hit with a hammer it was used in a mechanical press. the press had a large cast iron wheel which was spun by hand. the press would go down slowly and then back up again. it brings back memories for me as my grandfather was a cobbler. i used to enjoy spinning the large wheel.
The beryllium/copper alloy crescent wrench is not antistatic, but actually non magnetic for working around magnetic fields such as powerful motors, magnets (MRI) etc.
Not anti-static but it it is considered anti-sparking since striking it against ferrous objects won't strike a spark. Sailors working the cannons long ago would have similar knives to work around powder.
@@BackPorchAntiques Also you may want to rethink polishing Be/Cu. They used to make golf clubs out of it but found out the filings and dust created in the machining process were very toxic.
That wrench is actually Copper Beryllium, it's probably over 80% copper and the fact that they don't spark is only half of the reason they're made that way, the other half being they don't have any magnetism. You see explosive ordinance disposal folks using copper beryllium for both those reasons, super cool tools and plenty strong which is surprising for a copper variant!
@@BackPorchAntiques I appreciate your videos! They're really enjoyable and easy to consume content. I love old tools, I feel like there's an old tool for every wood working job imaginable and there's no better feeling than having the right tool for the job.
That axe has more to do with timber framing than coopering. They usual came in pairs ,one offset bro the left ,the other to the right. They would be used to square up the sides of large timbers so the blade could shave flatly down the side. Once the head is working below the top edge of a big beam ( think well over 8”),you need the offset to keep your hands clear and the blade true.
@@BackPorchAntiques I was referring bro Mathews first tool presented in the video that was labeled a coopers axe. Coopers didn’t deal with very large pieces of timber and had little need of an off set handle . Also Coopering adzes usually have curved blades to hollow out the inside of the barrel staves much like gutter and bowl adzes.
@Pocketfarmer1 I appreciate your response. I always welcome feedback. Check out Alex Stewart on "Folkways" documentary series about Appalachian lifestyles. He was a third generation cooper and it shows his process. He stated he could build a churn "from stump to dasher" in two days. He used an adz kind of like that one. It may be a regional thing, too.
The hewing axe was symmetrical from top to bottom, including the "eye" which was not tapered, allowing you to flip the severe offset handle for both left and right hand use, thus eliminating the need for two axes.
The first tool is actually call a broad hatchet and it is/was used to square round logs so they could be used as lumber or as you said possibly a Cooper for making barrel staves……you said they “they strike it against the bark?”……..
They actually probably used those tools for forming lumber shapes. We've used them for chinking and debarking but I've also user cla2 hammers for busting walnuts. 🤷🤣
i am guessing but the pattern cutter was probably used by a cobbler, looks like it cuts the boot heel pattern. Already been posted but the hog scrapper was used to remove the hair from the hog after it had been scalded. The "snout" cutter was never used on the snout, rings went in the snout to keep hogs from rooting out.
Comment on the beryllium copper tools. They were not "anti spark" nor used to prevent explosions. The beryllium alloy will spark like most any metal. They were used to work around large magnets. We used them in the military when working around radars. The magnetrons and amplitrons used in radar transmitters have very strong magnets and will pull a ferris tools out of your hand. Beryllium alloy tools are non-ferris which makes them not attracted to magnets and magnetic fields.
2:49, here in the village a younger manis a slate roof layer and i watched him last spring using such a tool. He was busy at the neighbours baking house roof and i asked him to check my slate roof. He did and did it for free. He was/is very handy with that tool. I asked him how old the slates are on my roof: 90 years and at the back/south side the slate are even thicker and bigger and older. My house is from 1870 with 20" thick full stone walls. Regards from the Ardennes, 🇧🇪
Could definitely be used for something like that. Seems like old tools were used for whatever the craftsman or tradesman could imagine and utilize a use.
I have a tablesaw with a Wisconsin gasoline motor. Can't put an exact date on it since the manufacture went out of business in the 60's. I completely restored it several years ago including a complete overhaul on the motor. The motor was made between '42 amd '57. I have a sales brochure that shows an earlier saw with a smaller motor which was discontinued in '41. Would like to sell it.
Really interesting video, I will let you come and use that beam lifter under my house! I beam fell underneath my 125 year old house! I wouldn't even charge you anything. I live in western, Ky. 😃
I've been there, friend. I used to live in a 100 year old house. Groundhogs dropped the main beam. The house was on the ground, so you couldn't get under it. Wife had a fit when I cut a hole in the kitchen floor. 🤣
That might make for good content for another video. If you don’t mind, film yourself fixing that, and then send that video to us and we might use it on the channel. 😉😂
Came across a caulking hammer and a whole set of irons which were described by the auctioneer as hammer and chisels. Got it for 25 bucks. It turned out it was made of jarrah( a wood from Australia) and handmade by a shipwright. Just one of those things that a shipwright can pick up and no one else knows what it was. Very amusing to watch people pick it up and describe it as something it wasn't.
I have a tool that was inherited from my father. I have been unable to identify its use. Would it be possible to send you screenshots and ask for assistance?
A miserable job as well. It had to be cold weather when you killed hogs so the meat would not spoil. So you're out there in the cold with wet hands scraping a hog. Your hands would feel like ice!
At 5:30 the barn beam tool wasn't used to raise a barn. It is a portable hook that is used to attach to an overhead beam, anywhere, so you had the ability to hand a heavy "thing" (animal - tool - vehicle) from. Yes, it could also be used to lift up a beam to put it in place, but what did it attach to to raise up the piece (see above).
That hog scraper is used to remove the hair from the hog after you scalded it. It was not used for removing fat from the hide as far as I know. I do know about the hair removal, because I grew up using those scrapers. Just trying to help. I like your videos.
Beryllium, acting as a hapten, interacts with the antigen-presenting cells in the lungs..... that means 1 single grain of it in the lungs yaah cactus ... so take care with it
I suppose they probably did, that's why those tools have ended up in an antique store. However, just as some people still use lead filler in automotive body work, there are people who still use these. I don't disagree with you.
Beryllium is not banned but it is carcinogenic. Inhaled powder is particularly bad, it has long been linked to lung cancer. If you need to polish it do it submerged. As I always understood it if it's not airborne it's less dangerous.
The hog scraper was used to remove hair off the hide. Then the hide was cut into pieces and put in a rendering kettle to cook off the lard. Then the pieces were pressed to remove the lard and the cooked skin was cracklings
Good to know. Thanks for watching!
At 4:36. We had one on our ranch in the 1960s. it was used to scrape the hair off of a scalded hog carcase prior to butchering. The fat scraper looked quite different.
Nice!
Being a retired saw filer I can confirm that the saw clamp was and still used for hand saws.
the leather cutter wasn't hit with a hammer it was used in a mechanical press. the press had a large cast iron wheel which was spun by hand. the press would go down slowly and then back up again. it brings back memories for me as my grandfather was a cobbler. i used to enjoy spinning the large wheel.
Good to know. I'm sure that was fun for you. Time with grandads is special.
Those cutters were also used to cut patterns for shoes and gloves.
They were called a fly press !
@@mofbombay6290 thank you for that info, it took 58 [nearly 59] years to find that out; just curious how did you know that?
The beryllium/copper alloy crescent wrench is not antistatic, but actually non magnetic for working around magnetic fields such as powerful motors, magnets (MRI) etc.
Oooh, that would make sense.
Not anti-static but it it is considered anti-sparking since striking it against ferrous objects won't strike a spark. Sailors working the cannons long ago would have similar knives to work around powder.
@@BackPorchAntiques Also you may want to rethink polishing Be/Cu. They used to make golf clubs out of it but found out the filings and dust created in the machining process were very toxic.
'MOST of the stories are true"... That right there gave you a lot of credibility...love it!
Thanks!
Great presentation. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
That wrench is actually Copper Beryllium, it's probably over 80% copper and the fact that they don't spark is only half of the reason they're made that way, the other half being they don't have any magnetism. You see explosive ordinance disposal folks using copper beryllium for both those reasons, super cool tools and plenty strong which is surprising for a copper variant!
Very cool added information. I use wrenches on occasion and am certainly glad they don't explode. I appreciate your comment and watching our videso.
@@BackPorchAntiques I appreciate your videos! They're really enjoyable and easy to consume content. I love old tools, I feel like there's an old tool for every wood working job imaginable and there's no better feeling than having the right tool for the job.
Absolutely. I've got a lot to learn about some things, but its a good time in the process.
Those 2 man saws were also known as "misery whips". The barn beam tool worked on the same principle as ice tongs.
That axe has more to do with timber framing than coopering. They usual came in pairs ,one offset bro the left ,the other to the right. They would be used to square up the sides of large timbers so the blade could shave flatly down the side. Once the head is working below the top edge of a big beam ( think well over 8”),you need the offset to keep your hands clear and the blade true.
Probably multiple uses for those tools I suppose. I'm not sure which one you're referring to, exactly, but many an adze was used for coopering.
@@BackPorchAntiques I was referring bro Mathews first tool presented in the video that was labeled a coopers axe. Coopers didn’t deal with very large pieces of timber and had little need of an off set handle . Also Coopering adzes usually have curved blades to hollow out the inside of the barrel staves much like gutter and bowl adzes.
@Pocketfarmer1 I appreciate your response. I always welcome feedback. Check out Alex Stewart on "Folkways" documentary series about Appalachian lifestyles. He was a third generation cooper and it shows his process. He stated he could build a churn "from stump to dasher" in two days. He used an adz kind of like that one. It may be a regional thing, too.
The hewing axe was symmetrical from top to bottom, including the "eye" which was not tapered, allowing you to flip the severe offset handle for both left and right hand use, thus eliminating the need for two axes.
The first tool is actually call a broad hatchet and it is/was used to square round logs so they could be used as lumber or as you said possibly a Cooper for making barrel staves……you said they “they strike it against the bark?”……..
They actually probably used those tools for forming lumber shapes. We've used them for chinking and debarking but I've also user cla2 hammers for busting walnuts. 🤷🤣
@@BackPorchAntiques Looks a little lite-duty for walnuts. hehe.
i am guessing but the pattern cutter was probably used by a cobbler, looks like it cuts the boot heel pattern. Already been posted but the hog scrapper was used to remove the hair from the hog after it had been scalded. The "snout" cutter was never used on the snout, rings went in the snout to keep hogs from rooting out.
My wife knows my antique tool intimately.🤗😉🤗
Comment on the beryllium copper tools. They were not "anti spark" nor used to prevent explosions. The beryllium alloy will spark like most any metal. They were used to work around large magnets. We used them in the military when working around radars. The magnetrons and amplitrons used in radar transmitters have very strong magnets and will pull a ferris tools out of your hand. Beryllium alloy tools are non-ferris which makes them not attracted to magnets and magnetic fields.
2:49, here in the village a younger manis a slate roof layer and i watched him last spring using such a tool. He was busy at the neighbours baking house roof and i asked him to check my slate roof. He did and did it for free. He was/is very handy with that tool. I asked him how old the slates are on my roof: 90 years and at the back/south side the slate are even thicker and bigger and older. My house is from 1870 with 20" thick full stone walls. Regards from the Ardennes, 🇧🇪
Thanks for watching!
I have a wooden tool box made for the purpose of keeping a tool set to gauge steam engines which is complete inside.
That's cool! That touches a few different sectors of collectors.
Interesting, I thought they would brand pigs. Good to know the snout cutters been phased out 😂
Would make sense, but apparently they market the hide and don't want it scarred. 🤷. Thanks for watching!
interesting tool i have a friend who uses one like that to straighten his hides with like a hole punch too
Could definitely be used for something like that. Seems like old tools were used for whatever the craftsman or tradesman could imagine and utilize a use.
Ear "notching" hogs is widely used - even now.
@@erniea4424 Why not brand the ear? Or some other part. Branding seems less likely to become infected.
That "barn hook" had a multitude of uses. Logs, beams, stumps even blocks of ice.
The saw vise is not for bucking saws, for hand saws
Good to know. Thanks.
Yep. I've got one in my shop, and use it occasionally to sharpen handsaws for customers of my sharpening service.
Very cool!
the saw vice is a lot bigger than the one I have, as mine came out west in a wagon
I have a tablesaw with a Wisconsin gasoline motor. Can't put an exact date on it since the manufacture went out of business in the 60's. I completely restored it several years ago including a complete overhaul on the motor. The motor was made between '42 amd '57. I have a sales brochure that shows an earlier saw with a smaller motor which was discontinued in '41. Would like to sell it.
The slaters hammer is used to punch holes in the slate for the nails, not for cutting the slate.
Good to know. Thanks.
The slaters hammer is used as well to cut and split the slate. The handle shaft is sharp like a knife on the top and bottom for that use.
About the barn beam hook, it is attached to a sky hook.
It's actually an intentionally versatile tool. It can be fixed in different settings, I believe.
Really interesting video, I will let you come and use that beam lifter under my house! I beam fell underneath my 125 year old house! I wouldn't even charge you anything. I live in western, Ky. 😃
I've been there, friend. I used to live in a 100 year old house. Groundhogs dropped the main beam. The house was on the ground, so you couldn't get under it. Wife had a fit when I cut a hole in the kitchen floor. 🤣
That might make for good content for another video. If you don’t mind, film yourself fixing that, and then send that video to us and we might use it on the channel. 😉😂
@@BackPorchAntiques Oh wow! I hope I can avoid that!!
@@BackPorchAntiques At my age, I doubt I could get under the house much lift that beam!😬😆
Good luck!
4:00 leather cutter, I’m guessing that particular shape was for shoe making? Just a guess.
A hog scraper was used to scrape the hair off of a hog after it was dropped in the boiling water.
Came across a caulking hammer and a whole set of irons which were described by the auctioneer as hammer and chisels. Got it for 25 bucks. It turned out it was made of jarrah( a wood from Australia) and handmade by a shipwright. Just one of those things that a shipwright can pick up and no one else knows what it was. Very amusing to watch people pick it up and describe it as something it wasn't.
There's always an advantage to being an expert!
The hog scraper was used to scrap the hair off the hog after scalding.
I have a tool that was inherited from my father. I have been unable to identify its use. Would it be possible to send you screenshots and ask for assistance?
Absolutely, I'll do the best I can!
How do I contact you with the images? Thanks
Feel free to email at Backporchgreeneville@hotmail.com
Email sent
I replied. Thank you!
The hog scraper was used to remove the hair from the hog. And not used to remove fat.
I got a weird antique tool we are trying to figure out, lol maybe i should send you the picture
I do my best. Send me a pic.
leather set appears to be a side saddle style holster
I never thought of that. That's a good possibility.
I inherited old tools recently... I found a Bluegrass steel file.....I wanted to make a knife out of it....but maybe its best to let it be
That'd be cool, but I know you may be wanting to keep it original. Either way it's cool!
You are truly entertaining - thanks for your experience & friendly way to educate
Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for watching!
The one thing with the scraper on both ends was scraping hair after they are butchered, that is a hard job,
A miserable job as well. It had to be cold weather when you killed hogs so the meat would not spoil. So you're out there in the cold with wet hands scraping a hog. Your hands would feel like ice!
Love the video, but Beryllium is a very toxic metal, and I would not be handeling that without PPE (gloves etc.)
I didn't realize that. Thanks for the heads up and thanks for watching!
At 5:30 the barn beam tool wasn't used to raise a barn.
It is a portable hook that is used to attach to an overhead beam, anywhere, so you had the ability to hand a heavy "thing" (animal - tool - vehicle) from.
Yes, it could also be used to lift up a beam to put it in place, but what did it attach to to raise up the piece (see above).
Great insight. I appreciate comments like this. It's hard to cover it all in a few minutes in a quick video. Thanks for watching.
why the shape of the leather cutter? Look at a baseball, made of two pieces that shape. that one maybe for a soft ball
I hadn't thought of that! That's a possibility.
That hog scrapper is used to scrap bristles off the hide of a hog.
That hog scraper is used to remove the hair from the hog after you scalded it. It was not used for removing fat from the hide as far as I know. I do know about the hair removal, because I grew up using those scrapers. Just trying to help. I like your videos.
Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!
correction that is a bell scraper used on hogs
Nah, it's a hog scraper where I'm from. You can call it what you want. 🤣
All tools on a US Navy minesweeper must be non-magnetic.
Beryllium, acting as a hapten, interacts with the antigen-presenting cells in the lungs..... that means 1 single grain of it in the lungs yaah cactus ... so take care with it
Beryllium should not be used or cleaned. Exposure to it is bad and all contractors you mentioned were supposed to stop using them several decades ago.
I suppose they probably did, that's why those tools have ended up in an antique store. However, just as some people still use lead filler in automotive body work, there are people who still use these. I don't disagree with you.
@@BackPorchAntiques use a geiger counter
Well they make you drink it for upper and lower gi scans.
@@robertfandel9442 Barium swallow not Beryllium 😂
Beryllium is not banned but it is carcinogenic. Inhaled powder is particularly bad, it has long been linked to lung cancer. If you need to polish it do it submerged. As I always understood it if it's not airborne it's less dangerous.
I have an entire set of non-sparking, non-magnetic tools.
a hog scraper is to remove the hair from a scalded hog.
Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!
I have a odd pliers
actually the hog scraper is to remove the hair from the hide.
Good to know. Thanks for watching!