Hi everyone- new tools posted to the list this evening. There's a couple of really nice items I hope you enjoy. No new Tom Law saws at the moment.. I'm in the process of inventorying them all to help make satisfying special requests easier. I'll post more later this week. I'm finding some great stuff in the collection, a lot of good saws, as well as unexceptional worker saws that will be bargains. I'll post more later this week. Thanks for stopping by. --Josh
Some important news- For the past few months I've been working with Tom Law's wife Sandra to purchase the remaining inventory of handsaws that were left behind after Tom's death. I bought about 100 saws from her earlier this year. I started listing these a few weeks back, as you might have noticed. Last weekend I made the trip out to Maryland to purchase the remaining 380 or so handsaws. She was happy to hear that the saws were going to be put to work, and likely more excited to get her living room space back. These saws are all beautifully restored, sharpened, and ready to work. I'll be adding these saws to the list over the next few months. If you need a working saw you can't go wrong with one of these. I posted a photo of the scope of the collection on Instagram earlier today. You can also see it here.
Dunlap 10in Ratchet Bits Brace
$20 New Item This Week
Stout Ohio Tool Co 3/4in Chisel
$30 New Item This Week
WK&C Peace 5/8in Tang Chisel
$24 New Item This Week
W. Butcher 1/2in Socket Mortise Chisel
$30 New Item This Week
Exceptional Hart Mfg. Co. 3/8in Socket Mortise Chisel
$35 New Item This Week
This is an exceptional example with a super clean back and an excellent handle. It's 14+in long overall. It's marked Hart Mfg. Co. which is a bit of a mystery. There were several companies with this name in the late 19th and early 20th century. It would make an excellent worker with a minimum of time spent tuning it. $35
Thick Greenlee 1/2in Socket Paring Gouge
$28 New Item This Week
Greenlee made these chisels in Rockford, IL and listed them in their catalogs as millwright's gouges. They have thick blades and stout handles for work with a mallet. This one measures 1/2in wide across the inside face, 11/16 across the outside. It has an especially clean back with zero pitting. The handle is excellent. It's a hard to find tool in this condition and an excellent working example. $28
Exceptional 3/4in Thin Socket Chisel made for Sears and Roebuck
$28 New Item This Week
This chisel is marked "Made for Sears and Roebuck, Chicago, IL." It's a beautifully made tool and appears quite early based on the forge-welded socket. It's in beautiful condition with an especially clean blade and perfect handle. The blade tapers nicely and is quite thin at the working end, making it a great general purpose bench chisel. It's 13.5in long overall. I think it's something special $28
Rare JB Addis 1 1/4in Long, Flat, Paring Gouge
$35 New Item This Week
PS&W 7/8in Corner Chsiel
$35 New Item This Week
Big Winsted 1in Socket Chisel
$26 New Item This Week
This chisel was made by the Winsted Edge Tool Works, the same company that made most of the T.H. Witherby chisels that are in such demand today. This one is 14.5in long overall with a stout blade. It could be used for mortising or general purpose bench work. It's thicker than a Stanley 720 but nowhere near a framing chisel. The back has been lapped clean and flat. The handle is perfect. A fine worker $26
James Swan 1/2in Stout Socket Paring Gouge
$28 New Item This Week
This gouge was made by James Swan in Seymour, CT. It has a very thick blade with an inside bevel. It's 14+in long overall and clearly intended for hard work. Swan called these Socket Firmer Millwright's Gouges in the catalogs. This one has a very clean back with no pitting. The handle is excellent. It's a top quality edge tool in excellent working order. $28
Odd Greenslade Molding Plane
$15 New Item This Week
Excellent Millers Falls no. 4 18in Machinists Rule
$28
Complete Brown and Sharpe no. 260 6in Inside Micrometer
$35
Starrett no. 436 1 1/2in to 2 1/2in Micrometer
$30
Early Stanley 65 1/2 Low-Angle Block Plane
$40
This is an early example with the 8/3/1897 patent date on the bed, B and S casting marks on the bed, and an early arched logo blade. It's 7in long with a 1 3/8in wide blade. The lever cap is japanned, not nickel plated as most are. It's seen a lot of use but remains in good working order. Somehow it survived without any cracks near the mouth which most examples have. The adjusting wheel has not stripped out and is still accurate. The blade has some wear but is clean and has plenty of life left. It's a good solid working example, not a collector's item. $40
Geometric Saw Co. Combination Saw *Tom Law Sharpened*
$25
You could make the argument that this is one of the ugliest saws ever made. I can't say I like it, but it has its charms. The handle is a synthetic resin that looks a lot like vintage fountain pens from the 1950s. The saw has a 24in plate with a straight back that can be used as a square when referenced from the flat front of the handle. There are also plumb and level vials because why not. The best part of this particular saw is that it's sharp and cuts extremely well. It's not something you are likely to show off on Instagram, but you can use it outdoors without worrying about it being damaged $25
26in 9 point Crosscut Handsaw *Tom Law Sharpened*
$40
Richardson R8 26in Handsaw *Tom Law Sharpened*
$65
This saw was made by the Richardson Brothers in Newark, NJ, likely before 1900. It's 26in long and 7ppi crosscut, a great general purpose saw for breaking down stock. The plate is clean with a light etch,. The apple handle has been restored with a replacement top horn and a good repair to a crack in the lower part. It's not a collector's item, just a high quality saw in ready-to-use condition. $65
26in 9 point Crosscut Handsaw *Tom Law Sharpened*
$60
This is a late 19th century handsaw with a very light etch I can't read. It has the standard WS Eagle medallion which I'm sure means it was custom-etched for a hardware store. It has a nice clean plate and a good beech handle. The top horn is a bit truncated. It's 9ppi crosscut, a good saw for hardwoods. It doesn't look like much, but it cuts beautifully. It's not a collector's item, just a high quality saw in ready-to-use condition. $60
Disston "1940 Special" 26in Handsaw *Tom Law Sharpened*
$65
Bellknap Hardware "Blue Grass" Handsaw *Tom Law Sharpened*
$50
Disston D-95 handsaw *Tom Law Sharpened*
$25
this is the saw everyone loves to hate. And for good reason.. that handle is ugly. Look at the bright side- it's not the coral and avocado color combination some have. It's made from "Disstonite" which was marketed as more damage-resistant than wood handles. Based on the wear this one shows, that statement is true. It has a clean plate and 8ppi crosscut, a great general purpose saw. I would not worry at all about putting this one in your outdoor kit. It's perfectly sharp, ready to use right out of the box. $25
Disston "Economy" 26in Handsaw *Tom Law Sharpened*
$40
This is a 26in 9 point crosscut handsaw made by Disston and branded "Economy". It's has a decent plate with a nib and an enhanced etch. The handle is excellent. It's definitely not a collector's item, just a good usable handsaw. It's perfectly sharp, ready to use right out of the box. $40
Excellent Keen Bros. "Perfect" Atkins 26in Handsaw *Tom Law Sharpened*
$80
This is a beautiful saw made by Atkins for Keene Brothers Hardware Co of Chicago. This is their "Perfect" handsaw, model 35 which is "Perfect in every respect". It has a clean plate with a good etch. It's 26in and 10 point crosscut. The handle has a restored top horn. I thoroughly enjoyed testing this one- It's perfectly sharp, ready to use right out of the box. $80
TH Witherby 1/2in Socket Mortise Chisel
$40
Starrett no. 245
$35
Stanley no. 95 Butt and Mortise Gauge
$10
Stanley no. 42 Saw Set
$25
Stanley no. 136 1/2 6in Boxwood Caliper Rule
$20
Starrett Universal Bevel Gauge
$24
New-Old-Stock Lufkin no. 572 Type Rule
$25
Hock 2 5/8in Blade and Chipbreaker
$70
Excellent British 5/16in Side Bead Molding Plane
$30
This is a high quality slipped side bead made by Birch, a London planemaking family in the last quarter of the 19th century. The plane cuts a 5/16in bead, a hard to find size that fits in nicely between the very popular 1/4 and 2/8in sizes. This plane has seen little use. the blade needs the usual tuning but the plane works as-is. I was able to cut a few beads with it without much of a problem. A sharp blade would work better. A nice worker. $30
Bad Axe 18in Large Tenon Saw
$425
This saw is 18in long, 4 1/2in deep and 11ppi crosscut. It has a walnut handle in size large. It has a titanium-nitride (TiN) back and niter-blue fasteners. The retail price of this configuration is $492. The saw is in new condition with no evidence of wear. It's the best saw of its kind made today. A rare chance to get one at less than retail due to the custom configuration which won't be everyone's taste. $425
Disston Panel Saw *Tom Law Sharpened*
$65
This saw was restored and sharpened by Tom Law. It is perfectly sharp and ready to use right out of the box. This saw is a 24in Disston "Handy Hand Saw". It's 8 point crosscut, a "handy" general purpose panel saw configuration. The plate is clean with a nice etch. The handle is excellent with some light finish loss and a tiny check in the top horn which has been repaired. An exceptional working saw. $65
Scarce Atkins no. 60 Combination Saw *Tom Law Sharpened*
$65
This saw was restored and sharpened by Tom Law. It is perfectly sharp and ready to use right out of the box. This is an Atkins "Sheffield Saw Works" no. 60 combination saw. The handle is perpendicular to the saw's graduated straight back which allows it to be used as a make-do straight edge. The plate is very clean and has a good etch which is a rarity for an Atkins. It's 26in long adn 9 point crosscut. The beech handle has no damage. An exceptional working saw. $65
Disston 26in Handsaw *Tom Law Sharpened*
$70
This saw was restored and sharpened by Tom Law. It is perfectly sharp and ready to use right out of the box. This saw was made for Disston for the Supplee-Biddle hardware Co. of Philadelphia, PA. It has a very clean plate with a bright, full etch. The handle has some finish loss but no damage. It's 26in and 8 point crosscut, a perfect general-purpose handsaw. It an exceptional working handsaw. $70
H.N.T. Gordon Smoothing Plane
$290
H.N.T. Gordon A55 Trying Plane
$430
Stanley no. 62 Brass-Bound Boxwood Folding Rule
$30
DR Barton 1/4in Center Bead Molding Plane
$40
This plane was made by Barton in Rochester, NY. It's incorrectly marked as 3/8 on the heel, but the bead measures 1/4in wide. It's dead straight which is a rarity for side beads. The plane has little wear. The blade is excellent. This plane will cut one or more beads along the length of a board. A fine working example in a very desirable size. $40
Stanley no. 38 Level
$15
Stanley no. 26 Jack Plane
$35
This plane was made by Stanley for the Bridgeport Tool Co. in St. Louis. Both the blade and toe of the plane are custom-marked. It looks like an 1890s/early 1900s plane based on the features. The plane is in very good condition with only some light wear. The sole is excellent, as are the knob and tote. The blade is long, clean, and free of pitting where it matters. It's a solid worker jack plane for those who appreciate wood-bottom planes. $35
Simonds 8point 26in Handsaw Sharp and Ready
$50
This is a Tom Law sharpened saw. It is fully restored, sharp, and ready to use. I've tested it in my shop and love it- it cuts cleanly and smoothly just as you'd expect. This saw was made by Simonds and sold under the "Hiawatha" brand name. It has an excellent handle and a dead straight plate. If you want a saw that's perfectly sharp and ready to use out of the box this is a great choice. $50
Millers Falls no. 3232 8in Ratchet Bit Brace
$28
10in Ratchet Bit Brace
$20
Exceptional Stanley no. 25 6in Rosewood Bevel Gauge
$28
Stanley no. 25 10in Rosewood Bevel Gauge
$26
W. Butcher 1/2in Tang Chisel
$22
Stanley no. 700 Vise
$65
This isn't a rare vise but it's the first I've seen in its original box. The vise is in very good condition overall with some light wear. The box doesn't have and adhesive and folds flat. It could easily be repaired if you want to store the vise in the box. The label is near-perfect. $65
Early Patented Pocket Level
$24
Lufkin no. 171 6in Caliper Rule
$15
Goodell-Pratt 3in Outside Caliper
$15
Early Starrett 4in Inside Caliper
$15
PS&W Peck Patent Bit Brace
$30
This is a lovely example made by PS&W in Southington, CT. It's a top quality brace with cocobolo handles and a ratchet chuck. The ratchet is engaged by throwing one of the two switches on the chuck. It's a great design that I think works well and looks great. This is an excellent general purpose bit brace. $30
Beautiful Zerbrawood Awl
$65
Stanley 8in Rosewood Bevel Gauge
$15
Early 8in Brass Bevel Gauge
$15
C. Hammond 8oz Carpenters Hammer
$28
Stanley 8z Ball Peen Hammer
$15
North Brothers no. 130A Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver w/ Bits
$20
Exceptional Chapin-Stephens no. 1 1/2 Sighting Level
$50
This level was made by Chapin-Stephens in Pine Meadows, CT. It's a 28in cherry level with brass ends and pop-up sights at each ends. The brass sights are held in place with springs which are released by pressing buttons on the side of the level. Both the plumb and level vials are intact. It's in very good condition overall with light wear. It's a really nice example of this scarce level $50
8in Rosewood Bevel Gauge
$15
Wm. Greaves 1/4in Paring Gouge
$24
TH Witherby 1/2in Socket Gouge
$26
Greenlee 3/8in Socket Gouge
$24
Strange W. Butcher 1/4in Gouge/Chisel
$15
Buck Brothers 3/8in no. 6 Sweep Carving Gouge
$20
Early Harrington & Heald 1/2in Mortise Chisel
$45
This big mortise chisel was made by Harrington and Heald, a Millbury, MA edge tool maker working from 1855-1856 according to the EAIA DAT. It's in remarkably good condition considering its age. There is no pitting on the working area of the back. The handle is perfect. It measures a whopping 16in long overall. A great early American edge tool. $45
Starrett no. 45 Depth Gauge
$28
Starrett no. 299 Rule Clamp
$28
This is a top quality machinists tool made by Starrett in Athol, MA. It's in excellent condition and in perfect working order. This is designed to allow two smaller rules to be joined together to make one large rule. It can accommodate rules of different lengths. A handy accessory when your tool chest won't hold a rule longer than 12in. Still sold today, the retail for more than $90 new. $28
Starrett no. 299 Rule Clamp
$28
This is a top quality machinists tool made by Starrett in Athol, MA. It's in excellent condition and in perfect working order. This is designed to allow two smaller rules to be joined together to make one large rule. It can accommodate rules of different lengths. A handy accessory when your tool chest won't hold a rule longer than 12in. Still sold today, the retail for more than $90 new. $28
Excellent Micrometer Depth Gauge
$24
Keen Kutter KK7 Jointer Plane
$90
This plane was made for EC Simmons by Ohio Tool and sold under the Keen Kutter brand. It's a typical Ohio bench plane in terms of quality and design. It has some light wear, some discoloration, but no damage. The japanning is around 80% or so. The knob and tote are both free of damage. The blade is long and decently clean, absolutely usable. A bargain working jointer plane.. not quite the quality of a Stanley from the same era but usable and much less expensive. $90
R. Groves 1/2in Tang Gouge
$24
Strange Buck Brothers 3/8in Gouge
$12
Early 14in Hand-Forged Compass
$30
12in Mahogany Spirit Level
$22
10in Ratchet Bit Brace
$24
Unusual Western Union / PS&W no. X-12 12in Bit Brace
$35
This is a heavy-duty bit brace made for Western Union. It has a thicker frame than usual and an iron head for wear resistance. The model no. X-12 does not appear in the catalogs I have access to. It remains in very good condition and works perfectly. An ideal user for turning bit bits. $35
10in Ratchet Bit Brace
$15
Kelly True Temper Tommy Axe
$28
This is a well-used example complete with the claws which are frequently broken off. This example has a very light, but distinct mark. The handle is excellent. The bevel is decent with only one chip. A top quality edge tool that could be returned to working order without too much work. $28
New Starrett no. 270 Taper Gauge
$35
Excellent Mahogany 8in Spirit Level
$22
Excellent 11in Mahogany Plumb and Level
$24
Mayes Bros. 12in Level
$24
Lowentraut Circle Cutter
$15
High Speed Breast Drill
$15
Millers Falls Two-Speed Breast Drill
$25
This drill was made by Millers Falls under the Shelburne Mohawk brand name. It has a three jaw chuck for use with round shank bits. The main gear can be inserted into one of two positions to engage the high or low speed bits. It's in very good condition overall and works perfectly. A very handy tool for using outdoors or in the field where you might not have access to power to charge your cordless tools. $25
Millers Falls Two-Speed Breast Drill
$25
This drill was made by Millers Falls under the Shelburne Mohawk brand name. It has a three jaw chuck for use with round shank bits. The main gear can be inserted into one of two positions to engage the high or low speed bits. It's in very good condition overall and works perfectly. A very handy tool for using outdoors or in the field where you might not have access to power to charge your cordless tools. $25
Stanley Two-Speed Breast Drill
$25
This is a somewhat scarce drill made by Stanley. It has a two jaw chuck for gripping any sort of square shank bits. The main gear can be inserted into one of two positions to engage the high or low speed bits. It's in very good condition overall and works perfectly. A very handy tool for using outdoors or in the field where you might not have access to power to charge your cordless tools. $25
Stanley Victor no. 806 Zig-Zag Rule
$10
Well-Made 8in Mahogany Bench Level
$15
Interesting 9in Machinists Square
$15
Evans 6in Caliper Rule
$20
Chapin-Stephens no. 68 Two Foot Boxwood Folding Rule
$24
Chapin-Stephens Ogee Molding Plane
$30
Stanley SW Era no. 0 18in Plumb and Level
$28
Disston 18in Plumb and Level
$22
Early 8in Iron Bit Brace
$24
Interested Patented Adjustable Spanner Wrench
$5
Coarse Sharpening Stone
$20
11in Forged Caliper
$15
Early, Ugly Hand-Forged 6in Compass
$10
PS&W 1in Corner Chisel
$25
Sandusky 3/4in Side Bead Molding Plane
$15
P. Chapin Quirk Ovolo and Fillet Molding Plane
$30
This plane was made in Baltimore, MD by Chapin in the mid-19th century. It cuts a 3/4in wide by 1/2in deep quick ovolo and bevel profile. The plane has some light wear and a auxiliary fence added to the sole to make it easier to use. The blade has a nice clean, flat area near the bevel. It's an uncommon profile and a decent, usable plane. $30
Early Stillman Patent Saw Wrest
$15
This saw wrest design was patented Sept 26, 1848 by Abel Stillman. It's a good clean, complete example. $15
Stanley SW Era no. 103 Cherry Level
$26
Stanley no. 12 8in SW Era Try Square
$26
Sandusky 1in Side Bead Molding Plane
$15
Extra-Clean 3/4in Side Bead Molding Plane
$20
Hand Vise Hollow Tool Handle
$24
Small 6oz Carpenters Hammer
$24
Large Greenlee Bell System Drawknife
$20
Large 12in Drawknife
$35
This looks like a cooper's drawknife. It has a 12in blade and measures 22in long overall. It's marked Albertson, which I am fairly sure is the Albertson who worked in Poughkeepsie, NY. the blade is in great shape- clean and very sharp. The handles are simple and secure. A good, usable drawknife by an early maker. $35
Hand Vise
$28
Scarce E.C. Atkins Metal Saw made for Pullman
$35
Interesting Pair of Hinge Levels
$15
5/8in Side Bead Molding Plane
$10
10in Starrett Outside Caliper
$26
Trammel Set
$10
Early 9 1/2 in. Rosewood Bevel Gauge
$25
Massive Underhill Edge Tool Co. 3/8in Socket Mortise Chisel
$35 Recently Reduced Price
This chisel was made by the well known Underhill family of edge tool makers working in New England in various places throughout the 19th century. This example is in very good condition, perfectly usable. The working area of the back is lapped flat and clean, free of pitting. The handle has some wear but still has a lot of hard working life ahead of it. It's a good, usable mortise chisel in a desirable size. $35
Stanley Victor no. 816 Engineers Rule
$5 Recently Reduced Price
Stanley Handyman Bevel Gauge
$15 Recently Reduced Price
8in Rosewood Bevel Gauge
$15 Recently Reduced Price
D. Copeland 1in Torus Bead Molding Plane
$15 Recently Reduced Price
Original Stanley 1914 Catalog
$24
Stanley 10in Bevel Gauge
$26
Early Stanley 36G Machinists Level
$75
This is the "type 1" Stanley 36G grooved plumb and level. It probably dates to right around 1896 or so based on the patents and label It is in mint condition in its original box. The box has a good label and only light wear. All of the corners are good. This is as nice as they come. $75
Stanley 6in no. 12 Try Square
$15
Early Wedge-Arm Plow Plane
$60
This is clearly an early plow plane. It has a simple wooden depth stop, rounded wedge finial, and peened rivets holding the skates to the body. There's a maker's mark at the toe I can't read. It's in very good condition overall, perfectly usable, and free of damage or excessive wear. $60
Buck Brothers 1/2in Socket Mortise Chisel
$30
This is a big, tough mortise chisel made by Buck in Milbury, MA. It's seen some use and isn't the prettiest, but remains in perfectly usable condition. It measures 16in long overall. The working area of the back is clean and free of pitting. The handle is ugly, but perfectly usable $30
Brown and Sharpe Adjustable Point Caliper
$22
1 1/8in Corner Chisel
$30
This is an odd sized corner chisel in good condition. It's 16 1/2in long overall. There is no maker's mark. The back faces are clean near the bevel, but have some pitting about an inch back from the working area. The bevels are still in good condition. The handle has some wear but is still perfectly usable. $30
Curvy Quirk Ovolo and Bead Molding Plane
$25
Cheney Patented 20oz Carpenters Hammer
$28
This is a top quality hammer made by Cheney in Little Falls, NY. it has a clean face and intact claws. The patented nail holding device works well. The handle is excellent, free of damage. Some of the original decal remains. It's a true carpenter's hammer with long, sweeping claws that extend down well past the eye. An excellent worker. $28
Marples 10in Mitre Square
$26
Sargent Ephemera Lot
$15
A lot of Sargent related collectibles I've accumulated. The collection includes: An unused postcard featuring a view of the New Haven, CT factory. Some sort of folding multi tool that looks like a key. A brass watch fob(?) that imprinted with the Sargent factory and a dealer's name. A letter on 1936 Sargent letterhead. A small pin of a Sargent-marked meat grinder along with a copy of an advert featuring the same, and an original Steel Squares catalog. $15
New Starrett 436P Micrometer Head
$20