u/SalmaLamre

You can still find these pliers at flea-markets and yard sales, and I say grab ‘em when you can. These pliers will never disappoint when used properly.

William Butcher (Sheffield, England) cast steel. This company was renowned for the quality of their carbon steel. It’s a pretty blunt cut tho.

Discovered this at a flea market. 50¢!

Fine granular with even distribution. No more than four on Mohs. I just thought it was cool.

It’s never let me down.

Now that I’m retired and not working on the clock, slowing down and using hand power brings back the “Zen” of shop life.

Made from all upcycled brass.

Can you identify the lamp parts?

Fully re-wired and oiled the motor. Variable speed motor control with separate lamp switch. Aluminum shade. Solid brass spaceship finial.

My latest creation using all recycled aluminum components
and a “Whitall-Tatum No.1” insulator.

I have made thousands of lamps from recycled and upcycled parts over the years, and every one of them I wanted to keep. But that would be selfish.

Finally added telephone service for the office. Did you know, with telephony wire service I can talk with people overseas? We are living in the future!

This is Honeywell, my shop assistant. He was created from 100% recycled items found throughout my local area.