Lead Paint in Tools

I was concerned that some of the vintage tools that I was using with my son might contain lead paint, so I bought a lead test kit and tested them.

My Millers Falls Hand drill with red paint on the main gear (~ 1920’s) does not contain lead.

My Stanley Handyman plane (~1950’s)  with the red painted frog (the thing the blade attaches to)  does not contain lead.

If you are using other vintage tools with your children, it may be worth checking them out.  If you find lead or find no lead, please report what you tested and the results in the comments below.

Test kits can be purchased from most paint stores  or from Amazon: Lead Paint Test Kits.