My Antique Rolling Mill

[brad]

I like to work with old tools, that still function well.  This is antique roll mill, that must be well over 100 years old. It still has the original finish and stenciling.  Nothing like the newer mills with gears and marked dials and more.  I just wanted to show it off to a group that might appreciate it. Brad

[caeterle]

Oh, it's so pretty with the stenciling! I miss modern machines being pretty.

[DawninCal]

I swear my heart skipped a beat when I laid eyes on that beauty. Absolutely stunning. Very few people appreciate the craftsmanship of old tools and machines. They were built to last.

About a year ago, my husband repaired an old meat slicer (about 70 years old - new compared to your roller) for a local sandwich shop. All it really needed was to be thoroughly serviced and lubricated as it had never been properly maintained. I remember how he marveled at the workmanship was he went through the machine and reverently took it apart. Fortunately, the sandwich shop owner appreciates it as much as he does.

Hubby also inherited some old tools from his father. They are among his favorite tools to use.



Dawn

[caeterle]

Remember MrsMagpie, Dawn? She is sewing now and her passion has become to repair old sewing machines. I never understand a word she says, but it's totally fascinating to me. Most of them are of course not as old as the rolling mill or the meat slicer, but very vintage.

[DawninCal]

Somehow it does not surprise me at all that she's repairing vintage sewing machines. She always seemed interested in the technical side of things and she is just quirky enough that repairing sewing machines seems right up her alley.



Dawn