Today I acquired...........

[25.4_mechanic]

In a box of old tools from the last rescue I found this:

Most modestly labelled "Best Leather Capsule".



Obviously from the manufacturer "Massi".

I had come across this logo before now and then but didn't know anything about them - I wondered if it came from Italy or Portugal ...

.... far from it ...

The materials used and the workmanship look very good.


This company was founded in 1893 as "Metallwaren und Maßfabrik Philipp & Kisten", initially with the main factory in Reichenbach and a branch factory in Eger (Richter & Co, now Cheb, Czech Republic). In 1909, the company merged with the "Metallwaren- und Maßfabrik Friedrich Oschatz" in Werdau and the company "Hob & Börner" in Leipzig. The Werdau factory was then called "Werdauer Meßwerkzeugfabrik GmbH".

From 1937 the company was called "Maßindustrie GmbH". After the war, the factory in Reichenbach was dismantled as a reparation to the Soviet Union. After the foundation of the GDR, the sites in Reichenbach and Werdau became nationally owned as "VEB Maßindustrie".

I only knew this type of tape measure from sports lessons/competitions and then only with a textile tape measure - here in metal, the inverted embossing looks very elaborate, the typeface of the numbers looks quite old, nice detail: the rotating knob of the winding crank.

I'm saving the full 10m of the steel tape to get rust-free again until I can muster enough self-loathing for it ...



The factory's history after the end of the GDR:
1990: Privatisation by the Treuhandanstalt as "Massindustrie GmbH".
1992/3: Spin-off of the meter production as "Curtis Massi Elektronik GmbH", parent company: Curtis Instruments in New York, USA.
1992/3: Spin-off of "Massi Meß- und Steuerungstechnik GmbH" (energy cost technology).
1993: Renaming of the "Curtis Massi Elektronik GmbH" to "Curtis Instruments GmbH".

1993: Legal deletion of "Massindustrie GmbH"
1993?: Spin-off of toolmaking and plastics processing as "Sächsische Kunststoff- und Metallwerke GmbH, Massi Meß- und Steuerungstechnik" plant
1994: Insolvency of "Massi Meß- und Steuerungstechnik GmbH
1996: Foundation of "AS-Medical Medizintechnische Systeme GmbH
1997: Foundation of "KRES Köstel & Rasch Elektronik & Service GmbH
1999: Legal deletion of "Massi Meß- und Steuerungstechnik GmbH
2003: Legal deletion of "Curtis Instruments GmbH
2004: Legal deletion of "AS-Medical Medizintechnische Systeme GmbH".
The development of an electronically controlled cat litter box in the 1990s is somewhat curious, but its serial production was prevented by the bankruptcy of the company.

And that was that.


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Within self-collection distance I found this heavy cast-iron cobbler's anvil with/for interchangeable tools ... now I am not a cobbler and will not start with it, but the foot is the ideal base to have an anvil or vice or whatever standing freely in the best (sitting) position for all kinds of tasks ... I can already think of plenty of applications ...




And this beauty arrived today from an island in front of the coast of Europe:

In almost perfect original condition - certainly without ever having seen a hammer blow or even a workpiece.

And originally quite cheap ... only until it came to me was it somehow expensive ...


Advertising material or real silver and goldsmith anvil???

Don't worry: it still won't see any hammer blows, it will stay on my desk.



Carsten

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[Farside]

Finally got home and opened my new toy. It's a bit dusty, but clearly been well looked after. I might have to open it up and try to clean the viewfinder. The lens feels a bit crunchy too but optically looks fine, hopefully just need a bit of a clean.

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With no battery in it was very dark through the viewfinder, I was a bit worried it was knackered but a new battery and the mirror moved into position properly, it seems to work. Nice satisfying shutter noise, lightmeter responds to light, won't know if it's accurate until I've shot a roll, but there's no reason to suspect it shouldn't be.

I just have to find something interesting to take pictures of now.

You'll like it. The OM series all felt like precision gears moving like silk over one another, compared to Zenits and Prakticas which felt like up-ending a wheelbarrow full of rocks. Oddly though, the Zenits etc carried on working for the most part.
Try to obtain the manual adapter - it's really nice to have.

 

[Seadog]

In a box of old tools from the last rescue I found this:

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Most modestly labelled "Best Leather Capsule".



Obviously from the manufacturer "Massi".


View attachment 384736


I had come across this logo before now and then but didn't know anything about them - I wondered if it came from Italy or Portugal ...

.... far from it ...


View attachment 384749


The materials used and the workmanship look very good.


This company was founded in 1893 as "Metallwaren und Maßfabrik Philipp & Kisten", initially with the main factory in Reichenbach and a branch factory in Eger (Richter & Co, now Cheb, Czech Republic). In 1909, the company merged with the "Metallwaren- und Maßfabrik Friedrich Oschatz" in Werdau and the company "Hob & Börner" in Leipzig. The Werdau factory was then called "Werdauer Meßwerkzeugfabrik GmbH".

From 1937 the company was called "Maßindustrie GmbH". After the war, the factory in Reichenbach was dismantled as a reparation to the Soviet Union. After the foundation of the GDR, the sites in Reichenbach and Werdau became nationally owned as "VEB Maßindustrie".


View attachment 384753


I only knew this type of tape measure from sports lessons/competitions and then only with a textile tape measure - here in metal, the inverted embossing looks very elaborate, the typeface of the numbers looks quite old, nice detail: the rotating knob of the winding crank.

I'm saving the full 10m of the steel tape to get rust-free again until I can muster enough self-loathing for it ...



The factory's history after the end of the GDR:
1990: Privatisation by the Treuhandanstalt as "Massindustrie GmbH".
1992/3: Spin-off of the meter production as "Curtis Massi Elektronik GmbH", parent company: Curtis Instruments in New York, USA.
1992/3: Spin-off of "Massi Meß- und Steuerungstechnik GmbH" (energy cost technology).
1993: Renaming of the "Curtis Massi Elektronik GmbH" to "Curtis Instruments GmbH".

View attachment 384754
1993: Legal deletion of "Massindustrie GmbH"
1993?: Spin-off of toolmaking and plastics processing as "Sächsische Kunststoff- und Metallwerke GmbH, Massi Meß- und Steuerungstechnik" plant
1994: Insolvency of "Massi Meß- und Steuerungstechnik GmbH
1996: Foundation of "AS-Medical Medizintechnische Systeme GmbH
1997: Foundation of "KRES Köstel & Rasch Elektronik & Service GmbH
1999: Legal deletion of "Massi Meß- und Steuerungstechnik GmbH
2003: Legal deletion of "Curtis Instruments GmbH
2004: Legal deletion of "AS-Medical Medizintechnische Systeme GmbH".
The development of an electronically controlled cat litter box in the 1990s is somewhat curious, but its serial production was prevented by the bankruptcy of the company.

And that was that.


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View attachment 384758


Within self-collection distance I found this heavy cast-iron cobbler's anvil with/for interchangeable tools ... now I am not a cobbler and will not start with it, but the foot is the ideal base to have an anvil or vice or whatever standing freely in the best (sitting) position for all kinds of tasks ... I can already think of plenty of applications ...




And this beauty arrived today from an island in front of the coast of Europe:


View attachment 384765



In almost perfect original condition - certainly without ever having seen a hammer blow or even a workpiece.



View attachment 384768



And originally quite cheap ... only until it came to me was it somehow expensive ...


Advertising material or real silver and goldsmith anvil???


View attachment 384771


Don't worry: it still won't see any hammer blows, it will stay on my desk.



Carsten

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The anvils were for advertising purpose. I believe. I have one somewhere.

 

[roblane65]

You'll like it. The OM series all felt like precision gears moving like silk over one another, compared to Zenits and Prakticas which felt like up-ending a wheelbarrow full of rocks. Oddly though, the Zenits etc carried on working for the most part.
Try to obtain the manual adapter - it's really nice to have.

I did have the manual adapter in it's original box but could I find

 

[Maker]

Try to obtain the manual adapter - it's really nice to have.

I've been looking out for one, there's one on eBay now for £15, doesn't seem too bad a price.

I see what you mean about it feeling smooth and silky, which is pleasantly surprising being made of plastic.

Anyway, let's go!


This Shanghai film has a blue base, that's a bit weird isn't it?

 

[Gragson]

Returned a hopeless parkside hot air gun, but didn't stop me picking up more tat
Actually the ss esd coated tweezer sets for £6 are pretty ok + handy little pouch.
SDS+ set for £3 and wood bothering multi tool bits for £2

 

[Smouser]

I got an Elliott 10M shaper a few days ago and a small donkey saw (The Benchmaster Senior).

Since I already have a donkey saw (Qualters & Smith) this little one went to my friend.

I am sure I will make a thread on the Elliott 10M soon.

Now, who is hoarding all the shaper tooling?

 

[Brad93]

Where do these shapers come up for sale? I never see them

 

[Smouser]

Where do these shapers come up for sale? I never see them

FB Marketplace. It came from a school in Chatham. I had to wait for about three weeks before I could collect it on a Saturday (rules with safe guarding children at school etc.).

 

[dobbslc]

A few broken ribs.

I think I need a beer.
Or putting down.

What have you done?
I hope you're taking something 'for medicinal purposes'

 

[Bornfree]

Got some wood bothering to do next week. Trying to make some shiplap.

 

[Pete.]

What have you done?
I hope you're taking something 'for medicinal purposes'

He's just one of those naturally clumsy types!

They limp among us......

 

[Rannsachair]

My new easy lift AJS twin and Matchless single centre stands back from the powder coaters:

This is the standard stand , as you can see the extended pedal section gives you leverage to make use much easier:

 

[Farside]

I've been looking out for one, there's one on eBay now for £15, doesn't seem too bad a price.

I see what you mean about it feeling smooth and silky, which is pleasantly surprising being made of plastic.

Anyway, let's go!
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This Shanghai film has a blue base, that's a bit weird isn't it?

Much fun awaits trying to reel it on the spool for developing. Springy stuff.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Much fun awaits trying to reel it on the spool for developing. Springy stuff.

Don't put the lad off ....

 

[Robotstar5]

A certificate to say my breathing is improving due to the exercise classes

No idea what the acronyms mean but as long as the right hand number is higher than the left it's good.

 

[Farside]

Breathing?
Yes.
Oh, good.

 

[JEZGUZ]

I need to sort out my lungs, but haven't been able to get a face to face with the doc, out of breath just going up and down stairs.

 

[northwest]

I need to sort out my lungs, but haven't been able to get a face to face with the doc, out of breath just going up and down stairs.

Just be bloody careful with that, I thought I was out of condition and the reality is my heart is failing. Get to the doctors today if you have any doubts!

 

[northwest]

Well, today (yesterday) I finally managed to get my new tyres fitted:



Kleber Quadraxer all season. I won't post the pic of the old tyre up as it is bloody embarrassing!