Here is an article about one of the power tools used in my grandfather’s basement when he was still making the tweezers in his basement.
Currently, the tweezers are being manufactured by El Mar Inc.
Train #2
Here is another picture of the train that I wrote about last week. This picture shows more with the very heavy glass taken off around it. You can see the writing on the steel better and the track that it can move on.
Happy mother’s day to all the mothers reading this!
Train
My grandfather had many talents, not just the tweezers. He was very ambitious and creative, but so was his family. In addition to being “Uncle Bill” his own uncle had the talent of invention. He build a miniature stream train (picture below) that wasn’t just for show, it actually could run off steam! Unfortunately I don’t know the full story behind this train, but I had the pleasure of having it in my house for the last 4 years. Up close the bell moves and rings and it is almost impossible to pick up the train and track without another person helping you. It is strong and sturdy and has been so nice to have around!
Tweezer Testimonials
Here is part of another newspaper article from the 80’s with some really nice tweezer testimonials. We have encountered so many nice people throughout the Sliver Gripper journey. Thank you to all the customers and friends of the Sliver Gripper through all the many years of products!
The Wethersfield Post
I found a whole folder of articles and testimonials on the tweezers. It was a lot of fun to look through them and remember my time in my grandfather’s basement where he started making them. When I was about 10 he showed me how to use the tools that he used and I was able to make my very own pair! This article below is from 1985 which was written in The Wethersfield Post. Some of the articles differ in the story of “Uncle Bill,” so I’ll be sure to point that out and clarify which details are correct. For example, in this article it states that my grandfather invented the tweezers in 1979. He had actually had been working on the tweezers and other projects for decades before that and giving them to his family and friends. In 1979 he started more proactively selling them. Many more articles to come. Stay tuned!
Coming soon
As promised in “My Story”, I will be expanding the current website to eventually include excerpts of many articles that were written over the years. I will also be telling the story of “Uncle Bill” as well as describe in more detail the hundreds of uses for this handy tool. Please check back soon!