Walt;
Ottawa's Lee Valley Tools sells a number of traditional carpenters' tools,
particularly for log building construction and woodcarving. They have an
online store which I believe operates out of Ogdensburg NY. They can supply
a variety of adzes, axes (including broadaxes), froes, peavies and a variety
of other traditional tools, made in Europe. The axes are particularly good,
but expensive and you may have to replace the "deer foot" handles on any
that come with them as they are definitely NOT period.
I do demonstrations of 1750-1900 carpentry tools. I have learned to haunt
antique shops and fairs and, more so, flea markets. The most fruitful source
is farm auctions but there you are up against the dealers. Surf the web;
there are many sources of antique tools and the prices are sometimes
reasonable.
Harry
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- Samuel Johnson, "Rasselas" (1759), 12
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----- Original Message -----
From: Walt Bailey <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 6:25 PM
Subject: Re: the best - only (in farming, food, etc.)
> Ms. Boardman,
>
> I'm an exhibit technician at a new living history farm-and I'm
> looking for a good source for correct period 19th century
> reproduction farm and woodworking tools(hoes, axes and so on). I
> need tools for practical use that are also accurate reproductions
> and if possible with the first two criteria-reasonably priced:)
> Any advice on the best source(s) for such would be much
> appreciated.
>
> Best,
> Walt Bailey
>
>
>
> > The ALHFAM web page can be reached at www.alhfam.org.
> >
> > K. Boardman
> > The Farmers' Museum
> > Cooperstown, NY
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