From the Archives: 13 Vintage Tools that Shaped Modern Innovation

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John Collier, owner and 4th generation Collier to run Monument Tools, reveals more of his fascinating collection of vintage tools and how they've changed in the industry over the years.
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@HWCism 13 күн бұрын

I am a retired Optician and used those little screw drivers everyday. Great explanation of the old tools. Thanks

@johmcinally3521 2 күн бұрын

Wonderful John, what a privilege to see fantastic tools. Please post more if you cam.

@JohnReesPhotography 21 күн бұрын

What a great little video presented by a very knowledgeable man.

@MonumentToolsLimited 14 күн бұрын

Thank you John!

@CrookedSkew 19 күн бұрын

What a delightful video. Educational, entertaining and historic. Thank you kindly!

@MonumentToolsLimited 14 күн бұрын

Our Pleasure!

@ronkluwe4875 17 күн бұрын

When you went to the segment where you had the leather gasket cutters, I immediately recognized them as I have one from the 1860's that has a patent number from the Confederate States of America. During the U.S. Civil War, the Confederacy had their own patent numbering system. I came across the item I have through eBay and purchased it because of the patent number and then did the research to find out what it was. I have a significant machinist tools collection and it is great to see you covering some of the tools from the past that are not really used any more.

@MonumentToolsLimited 14 күн бұрын

That's Impressive! Always happy to see others finding these pieces of history as fascinating as we do

@ypaulbrown 17 күн бұрын

this is a wonderful video....thank you so much John Collier....Paul in Florida , US

@MonumentToolsLimited 14 күн бұрын

Our pleasure Paul!

@andrewkoehler5386 14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time and educating us on this. My 7yo Son and I enjoyed it a lot. This was fascinating; and I appreciate your time Sir.

@johngraves2755 16 күн бұрын

I must be getting old as I remember, just, using some of those tools. A really interesting video, TY.

@MonumentToolsLimited 14 күн бұрын

Thanks John, on the bright side at least you got the chance to use some pretty interesting tools years ago!

@philparker1666 15 күн бұрын

What a fabulous video, I'll be catching up with watching all of them, I have collected old tools for many years, mainly adjustable spanners but anything unusual, I do have some Monument tools, can't remember which but it maybe my bell centre punches, I finished my apprenticeship in a machine shop, and although I had never come across them I worked it out instantly, what wonderful things. Again a brilliant video thank you so much. Made my day.

@MonumentToolsLimited 14 күн бұрын

Always happy to hear from a fellow collector 😄 Glad you enjoyed the video!

@nickaxe771 12 күн бұрын

Fantastic....very very interesting. Nick from the UK.

@stonearches2883 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for making this video. So much of this information is lost today. The small ‘machinists’ clamps aren’t really made anymore. I buy them whenever I find them on eBay to use myself or give to my sons for their use.

@stanwest3529 15 күн бұрын

thank you John for a very interesting and informative video... at my age of 84 I remember all these tools and have used them at various times.... I still have a hole cutter and used it recently as I did not have a holesaw of the size I needed... Im sure you have many more tools you can show us.... looking forward to another video.... kind regards from Essex

@MonumentToolsLimited 14 күн бұрын

We're happy to bring a video as interesting as this to you! Stay Tuned!

@mgbrv8 14 күн бұрын

Do you have a name or more info on that Swiss screwdriver with the gearbox please????

@douglasweller9709 13 күн бұрын

Nice , thank you for sharing

@LNM0000 17 күн бұрын

Bet that one wirh the gearbox is for undoing the screw that holds stems in on watches- you need to undo them iirc one and a quarter turns. More than that and you have to take the watch to bits 😀

@davidlong6173 14 күн бұрын

Interesting nice video.

@meekee6847 14 күн бұрын

Retired plumber I have used many of your firms tools on leadwwork thanks for the video

@MechAnonymous 17 күн бұрын

More mechanic tools thank you! Industrial Agricultural Heavy DUTY Three often forgotten mechanic fields Millwright and also Factory Maintenance Mechanic

@polychronisrempoulakis3588 3 күн бұрын

Both tool collection and this video serve greatly for posterity..

@mrmyorky5634 17 күн бұрын

A lifetime in engineering I've only ever seen one straight pein hammer. I wondered at the time what it's use could be? Thanks for the answer.

@darrenhearn1365 16 күн бұрын

I was surprised to see that,I have had one for 45 years since I altered a panel hammer at work ! Still use it today, never knew they were made.

@chipperkeithmgb 15 күн бұрын

I have a straight pane hammer my gramp was a plumber

@MonumentToolsLimited 14 күн бұрын

Always happy to help

@marvistawoodworks7624 15 күн бұрын

Very interesting. I don't really understand what wiping cloths were used for. Could you explain further? Thanks.

@markrainford1219 15 күн бұрын

It's used when adding molten lead to lead pipe when jointing. The cloth is used to shape the still *just* molten lead by 'wiping' it around the joint.

@Ste2023 3 күн бұрын

Interesting

@shaunmalin3155 13 күн бұрын

Toolmakers clamps are still used

@fredjones100 8 күн бұрын

I made one years ago while on a 3 day course on machining... it's almost identical to one my dad made decades previously on the other side of the world on the same kind of course, kind of nice to have them both, though I've probably only ever actually used it once or twice.