vaultsman
Well-Known Member
About 6 or 7 years ago a mate of a mate had the sad task of clearing a house after his grandfather had passed away and there were 4 sets of old taps and dies...that were heading to the tip.
I've not touched them in all that time, so this weekend I hauled them out....and they do weigh a fair bit!
Apparently they all date back to Edwardian times and came from one of the first "Motor Garages" in North Wales.
Cleaned up the first set. Made by a company called Lehmann Archer. Can't find any information on them - only on Lehmann Archer and Lane who were based in Matlock and Fairlop, Essex at various times.
1/4"-20 to 3/4"-10 Whit complete with roughing and finishing taps. Sadly, the 5/16" button die is missing along with one of the screws from the small die stock.
And then there's this beauty...and it'll be even more so after a clean up and a bit of a refurb.
Not sure what any of the sets would be worth, but they're nice to have. Love 'em!
I've not touched them in all that time, so this weekend I hauled them out....and they do weigh a fair bit!
Apparently they all date back to Edwardian times and came from one of the first "Motor Garages" in North Wales.
Cleaned up the first set. Made by a company called Lehmann Archer. Can't find any information on them - only on Lehmann Archer and Lane who were based in Matlock and Fairlop, Essex at various times.
1/4"-20 to 3/4"-10 Whit complete with roughing and finishing taps. Sadly, the 5/16" button die is missing along with one of the screws from the small die stock.
And then there's this beauty...and it'll be even more so after a clean up and a bit of a refurb.
Not sure what any of the sets would be worth, but they're nice to have. Love 'em!