Old tools-need info.

[diggummup]

Here's a couple of old tools that I need an Id on.I know what they are,I just need to know specifically what they were designed for.The first is a hammer,it's small,measures 9 1/2 inches long and 5 1/2 inches wide at the head.As you can see it has a wire loop type of handle with a ring on the bottom to hang it up,I guess.
The second item is a wire brush of sorts.It measures 7 1/2 by 2 3/4 inches.It has the words;Irving Marcus Newark,N.J. Markets,followed by a 4 digit number(i believe) which I cannot make out.The metal bristles are an inch long and 1/8 inch wide.

 

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[JakePhelps]

The top one is for welding, its for tapping metal to get the slag off

 

[PBK]

Good call, Jake! Here's a link confirming the slag hammer ID:

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/jsearch/product.jsp?pn=160862

The second item is a wire brush of sorts.It measures 7 1/2 by 2 3/4 inches.It has the words;Irving Marcus Newark,N.J. Markets,followed by a 4 digit number(i believe) which I cannot make out.The metal bristles are an inch long and 1/8 inch wide.

The Irving Marcus Co., founded in 1933, is a New Jersey wholesale distributor of natural meat casings; seasonings, spices, and preservatives; and butcher's equipment and cutlery. The brush you have could be either a food industry equipment item or an advertising giveaway to customers.

 

[JakePhelps]

If found together the brush could have been used to clean up welds as well, even if not ment for it.

 

[diggummup]

They weren't found together.Just some of my dollar yard sale finds that have been gathering dust.Thanks jake and PBK.

 

[Michelle]

8)

 

[pgill]

They call the hammer a "chipping hammer" as mentioned before after welding you get a layer of slag on your weld, this hammer removes that slag. I think the wire brush can be used for anything where a wire brush is need, but can be used on welding to polish up after removing the slag.

God bless
Peter

 

[backitup83]

The brush is a Butcher Block brush, I think. I've never downloaded picks as of yet so I wont try right this moment, but you can do a google search for Butcher block brushes and there are a few that look similar. When I was a teenager I worked in a butcher shop and I remember using a brush like that to get the stuff off the top of the block.Ok I went out on a limb with the pics
Mike

 

[diggummup]

Very cool,thanks Mike!

 

[Mighty AP]

Sorry but I doubt that chipping hammer is very old.................I have 4 or 5 exactly like it in my tool box. They are still made, sold & used today. As previously stated by others, it is a "chipping hammer" for chipping slag off welds.

 

[diggummup]

Sorry but I doubt that chipping hammer is very old.................I have 4 or 5 exactly like it in my tool box. They are still made, sold & used today. As previously stated by others, it is a "chipping hammer" for chipping slag off welds.

No problem,still worth a buck.Besides this is what it looked like when I got it.It may not be antique or even vintage,but it aint new either.I actually bought it to use for separating some pieces of slate.Works for that too.

 

[kluther13368]

diggummup
13368 here, see old tools at a fly, wheels,and pulleys show , some years back.
the brush you have,might be atool used to take the seeds out of cotton.
be for it was hand spon on a spinning wheel
just my wheetes worth

good luck
13368

 

[silverswede]

It's interesting the handle of the "slag hammer" is made in the style of the old woodstove lid lifters. They rarely got too hot to handle bare handed.

 

[lumbercamp]

I agree with backitup83 as being a brush to clean the crud off of a butchers block. I got one years ago to clean up with when I got done with my venison.

 

[diggummup]

I agree with backitup83 as being a brush to clean the crud off of a butchers block. I got one years ago to clean up with when I got done with my venison.

I agree with that also,just the hammer is for welding not the brush as thought in reply number 11 by divine doc.

 

[Michelle]

Interesting, yes but the purpose of the handle design isn't insulation. It is to soften the shock of pounding on steel.

Doc

I always thought such a thing on handles was to soften the shock of pounding and also they are used on wood stove handles to reduce heat when you open the door or raise the top!

 

[diggummup]

Good call, Jake! Here's a link confirming the slag hammer ID:

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/jsearch/product.jsp?pn=160862

The second item is a wire brush of sorts.It measures 7 1/2 by 2 3/4 inches.It has the words;Irving Marcus Newark,N.J. Markets,followed by a 4 digit number(i believe) which I cannot make out.The metal bristles are an inch long and 1/8 inch wide.

The Irving Marcus Co., founded in 1933, is a New Jersey wholesale distributor of natural meat casings; seasonings, spices, and preservatives; and butcher's equipment and cutlery. The brush you have could be either a food industry equipment item or an advertising giveaway to customers.

Sorry,I meant diving doc,not divine doc,must of hit the wrong key .Just a reminder as to what the wire brush has marked on it.Clearly labeled.Could be right? No,they are right.So YOU may use it for welding if you want,but that's not what it was made for.You can argue about the fence stretcher all you want.This particular brush was made by what kind of company? There is no debate here,I refuse to go back and forth with you,so let it rest.Any more attempts will be reported.I refuse to delete ANOTHER thread because of your bickering.

 

[jasonbo]

The brush is a wool brush

 

[Angelo]

Good call, Jake! Here's a link confirming the slag hammer ID:

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/jsearch/product.jsp?pn=160862

The second item is a wire brush of sorts.It measures 7 1/2 by 2 3/4 inches.It has the words;Irving Marcus Newark,N.J. Markets,followed by a 4 digit number(i believe) which I cannot make out.The metal bristles are an inch long and 1/8 inch wide.

The Irving Marcus Co., founded in 1933, is a New Jersey wholesale distributor of natural meat casings; seasonings, spices, and preservatives; and butcher's equipment and cutlery. The brush you have could be either a food industry equipment item or an advertising giveaway to customers.

The Irving Marcus Company sells BLOCK BRUSHES UNDER BUTCHER SUPPLIES.

Nice ID PBK!

Noticed below your avatar that you Have been appointed GLOBAL MODERATOR. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

You've earned it.

Tony

 

[PBK]

Thanks, Tony! However, I only posted info on the company. The actual block brush ID was made by Backitup83.

And you're right: the Irving Marcus Co. still sells block brushes, as shown in their "Butcher Supplies" list at the bottom of the following page:

http://www.spiceline.net/PRODUCTS1.html