Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:41 am
My Dad didn't know much about tools or how to use them. I am fortunate that my brother showed little interest in tools and I ended up with most of Dad's. When my father in law passed away he left many tools. They were split amongst all of the four brother in laws. I still cherish all those fine or not so fine tools. He worked as a small town cabinet maker. Most of his tools were close to used up. Still I will never part with any of them. My children are well aware of where all the tools came from. Both my son and daughter have their eyes on favored tools they desire. What a great feeling to pass them on. fjimpstevespix wrote:I was visiting my 86 year old uncle, when he told me to go into his garage that he had an ammo can for me. When I opened it up it was full of my grandfathers tools that all had his intials on them. These were all pristen tools that my grandfather used in his job as a chauffeur/mechanic back in the 1920's. They have a place of honor in my tool box right next to my dads tools that I still use everyday. I still have my dad's ER that he bought before I was born and use it quite often.