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- Screwdriver, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, 1876-1878 - Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. He received a pocket watch for his 13th birthday which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often repaired watches for friends and neighbors. He never charged for his services; the experience he gained was reward enough.
- 1876-1878
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Screwdriver, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, 1876-1878
Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. He received a pocket watch for his 13th birthday which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often repaired watches for friends and neighbors. He never charged for his services; the experience he gained was reward enough.
- Scratch Brush, 1900-1920 - A clock and watchmaker uses a range of tools to create or repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, reamers, burnishers and scratch brushes, like this one. Brushes with brass wire bristles are dipped into a wet cleaning solution and used to polish and brighten areas that cannot be accessed by a burnisher.
- 1900-1920
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Scratch Brush, 1900-1920
A clock and watchmaker uses a range of tools to create or repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, reamers, burnishers and scratch brushes, like this one. Brushes with brass wire bristles are dipped into a wet cleaning solution and used to polish and brighten areas that cannot be accessed by a burnisher.
- Scratch Brush, 1900-1920 - A clock and watchmaker uses a range of tools to create or repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, reamers, burnishers and scratch brushes, like this one. Brushes with brass wire bristles are dipped into a wet cleaning solution and used to polish and brighten areas that cannot be accessed by a burnisher.
- 1900-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Scratch Brush, 1900-1920
A clock and watchmaker uses a range of tools to create or repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, reamers, burnishers and scratch brushes, like this one. Brushes with brass wire bristles are dipped into a wet cleaning solution and used to polish and brighten areas that cannot be accessed by a burnisher.
- Spirit Lamp, 1900-1920 - A clock and watchmaker uses a range of tools to create or repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, reamers, burnishers and even a small lamp, like this one. A lamp serves many purposes. It is used to heat and temper metal, soften shellac and, coupled with a blow pipe, aids in soldering.
- 1900-1920
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Spirit Lamp, 1900-1920
A clock and watchmaker uses a range of tools to create or repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, reamers, burnishers and even a small lamp, like this one. A lamp serves many purposes. It is used to heat and temper metal, soften shellac and, coupled with a blow pipe, aids in soldering.
- Pivoting Graver, 1900-1920 - A clock and watchmaker uses a range of small hand tools to create or repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, hammers, burnishers and gravers, like this one. A graver is generally used to shape metal components on a lathe. The graver's sharp edge cuts away unwanted material.
- 1900-1920
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Pivoting Graver, 1900-1920
A clock and watchmaker uses a range of small hand tools to create or repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, hammers, burnishers and gravers, like this one. A graver is generally used to shape metal components on a lathe. The graver's sharp edge cuts away unwanted material.
- Pivoting Graver, 1900-1920 - A clock and watchmaker uses a range of small hand tools to create or repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, hammers, burnishers and gravers, like this one. A graver is generally used to shape metal components on a lathe. The graver's sharp edge cuts away unwanted material.
- 1900-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Pivoting Graver, 1900-1920
A clock and watchmaker uses a range of small hand tools to create or repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, hammers, burnishers and gravers, like this one. A graver is generally used to shape metal components on a lathe. The graver's sharp edge cuts away unwanted material.
- File, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, circa 1920 - Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. For his 13th birthday, he received a pocket watch which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often fixed watches for friends and neighbors. Clocks and watches -- and their repair -- remained a lifelong hobby for him.
- circa 1920
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File, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, circa 1920
Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. For his 13th birthday, he received a pocket watch which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often fixed watches for friends and neighbors. Clocks and watches -- and their repair -- remained a lifelong hobby for him.
- Reamer, 1900-1920 - A clock and watchmaker uses a range of tools to create and repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, hammers, burnishers and reamers, like this one. Reamers are used to enlarge existing holes in metal watch and clock parts.
- 1900-1920
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Reamer, 1900-1920
A clock and watchmaker uses a range of tools to create and repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, hammers, burnishers and reamers, like this one. Reamers are used to enlarge existing holes in metal watch and clock parts.
- Reamer, 1900-1920 - A clock and watchmaker uses a range of tools to create and repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, hammers, burnishers and reamers, like this one. Reamers are used to enlarge existing holes in metal watch and clock parts.
- 1900-1920
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Reamer, 1900-1920
A clock and watchmaker uses a range of tools to create and repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, hammers, burnishers and reamers, like this one. Reamers are used to enlarge existing holes in metal watch and clock parts.
- Burnisher, 1900-1920 - A clock and watchmaker uses a range of small hand tools to create or repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, hammers, gravers, and burnishers, like this one. A burnisher helps produce a hard, smooth polished finish on metal parts.
- 1900-1920
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Burnisher, 1900-1920
A clock and watchmaker uses a range of small hand tools to create or repair timepieces. Among this skilled craftsperson's many tools are files, saws, hammers, gravers, and burnishers, like this one. A burnisher helps produce a hard, smooth polished finish on metal parts.