Hi everyone- new tools are loaded and ready to go.. I'll post them as soon as I get home from kids' sports, figure 8:30-9pm EDT. See you then! --Josh
Tiny W. Butcher 1/8in Gouge
$24 New Item This Week
Henry Taylor 7/16in no. 7 Sweep Carving Gouge
$28 New Item This Week
Henry Taylor 3/8in no. 3 Sweep Carving Gouge
$28 New Item This Week
Massive W. Butcher 3/8in Mortise Chisel
$50 New Item This Week
This is a top quality Sheffield gouge made by the famous W. Butcher. It has a perfectly clean blade and a great handle with no damage at all. It has an especially thick blade, clearly laminated. It's free of pitting on the back and reasonably sharp already. It's a great working example in a very desirable size. $50
Large Buck Brothers 1/2in Tang Gouge
$35 New Item This Week
3/16in Mortise Chisel
$45 New Item This Week
This is a classic British style mortise chisel made by "Taylor and Howard" a name I can't find anywhere. It's in excellent condition, free of damage or pitting. The handle has survived well over the years. It's a hard size to find and looks like a good usable example of this always desirable type of chisel $45
Extra-Long Greenlee 3/4in Socket Chisel
$30 New Item This Week
this chisel was made by Greenlee in Rockford, IL. It's a typical bevel-edge chisel with find lands but a slightly thicker cross-section near the socket. Most remarkably it's 15in long overall. It's in great shape, free of pitting on the back and fitted with an excellent original handle. A bit of a mystery this one. $30
Buck Brothers 1/8in no. 9 Sweep Tang Chisel
$28 New Item This Week
Veritas Tool Setting Gauge
$15 New Item This Week
Small Ogee Molding Plane
$30 New Item This Week
3/8in British Side Bead
$24 New Item This Week
This is a high quality British side bead that's seen some use but is still in good working order. It was made bu King & Co. in Hull. The blade needs the usual work to get it to match the profile but there's no pitting to deal with. A solid worker in a very useful small size for case and cabinet work. $24
Disston no. 12 Panel Saw
$85 New Item This Week
This saw dates to 1917-1928. It has a 24in plate with 9ppi crosscut. It's a "ship point" model with a narrower nose and no nib. It's decently sharp and cuts acceptably, but it could stand a quick filing. The plate is clean and straight. The handle has light wear but no damage. It's a good working example of one of Disston's finest saws. $85
Excellent Disston D8 Thumbhole Rip Saw
$85 New Item This Week
This saw dates to ca. 1928-1941. It's a "lightweight" (as marked on the etch) saw a bit narrower in the nose than a full size model. It's 26in and 5ppi rip. It hasn't been used much at all. The toothline has its original breasting. The first few inches of plate have graduated teeth to aid in starting a cut. The apple handle is superb. The plate is clean, straight, and has a good etch. It has good teeth which are sharp enough to test cut, but it could stand a quick filing. A great worker rip saw. $85
Big Disston no. 7 Rip Saw
$85 New Item This Week
This saw dates to 1896-1917. It's a 28in rip saw with 6ppi. The plate has an excellent etch and its original nib. The toothline still has its original depth and breasting. The handle is not like smaller No. 7s, it's a different design that Disston used exclusively on 28+in rip saws. The handle does have slightly truncated horns and there is a screw repair in the bottom horn. It's a perfect working example- the teeth are quite sharp and it cuts well. You could probably give it a quick filing if you want it to be perfect. $85
SJ Addis no. 19 sweep 5/16in Curved Gouge
$30 New Item This Week
Robert Sorby External Shear Scraper Turning Tool
$35 New Item This Week
Exceptional Forged Carving Vise
$65 New Item This Week
This is an especially well-made, early carving vise or carver's screw. The threaded rod is inserted into a dog hole on the bench. There is a cross-hatched foot to grip the underside of the bench. The forged ram's horn nut is then clamped down on the wooden block to lock it onto the benchtop. From there it works just like a regular carver's screw. It has a great look to it, is clearly quite early, and still works perfectly. I've never seen one like it. $65
Veritas Cabinetmakers Mallet
$50 New Item This Week
Stanley Warrington Pattern Hammer
$28 New Item This Week
Double Claw Hammer
$50 New Item This Week
This is a decent example of the famous hammer made by the Double Claw Hammer Co. of Brooklyn, NY. The design was patented Nov 4, 1902 by George Voight. This example has no damage to the claws and a good face. The handle is a later replacement and the seam between the two castings is a little loose, thus the low price. $50
Early Barrett Patent Double Beam Marking Gauge
$40 New Item This Week
This is the classic double beam gauge patented June 12,1888 by Lucius Barrett and made by the Lewitt Mfg. Co. This design was also made by Goodell Pratt later on. This example has two "pizza wheel" cutters on the end of each beam. It's a clean example with 95%+ original nickel. It's in excellent working order. $40
Stanley no. 136 1/2 6in Boxwood Caliper Rule
$26 New Item This Week
Lufkin no. 018 6in Boxwood Caliper Rule
$26 New Item This Week
Beech Stair Saw
$35 New Item This Week
Wide Reverse Ogee Molding Plane
$25
Early American Wedge-Arm Plow Plane
$65
This mark is recorded in Eliot's Guide to American Wooden Planes V. This is almost certainly the example described in the book. It's marked TILDEN which Eliot attributes to possibly John Tilden, a cabinetmaker in Bridgewater, MA ca. 1800-1820. The plane has the distinct appearance of a late 18th or early 19th century plane, especially it was made in a rural area that wasn't keeping up with modern planemaking fashion trends. It has heavy round chamfers, relativly short arms, and blunted arms, all of which are seen on 18th century planes. The plane sis til in good working order, showing only some light wear. One wedge has had its finial chipped off, but still works well. The depth stop is still fully functional. A nice early plane . $65
18th Century English Plow Plane
$55
This plane was made by Samuel Green in Bristol, England. Green is documented in Goodman as working between 1774-1801. This is clearly an early plane based on the design. Most interestingly it has the same mortise design as the John Green plane I currently have listed for sale. Because the plane body is much thinner than more modern planes, the wedge is very similar to a molding plane wedge in terms of thickness. As a result the maker had to create a slot in back of the mortise to allow for the wide blade to pass through. It's only the second plane I've noticed with this design. The plane has a great look to it. It has a lovely natural patina and no gross damage. The wedges are well worn and still hold, but aren't great if you intend to use the plane. This plane is usable, believe it or not, despite its age. The wedges are simple to replace if you desire. The depth stop is a simple friction fit wedge which still holds very tight. It's an interesting, early plane. $55
Stanley 1in Everlast Chisel
$35
Stanley 3/8in Everlast Chisel
$30
This is a good usable example of the famous Stanley Everlast. It's recently honed and very sharp. The back is lapped flat and clean, a blessing for these super-hard chisels. It's on the short side- 6 5/8in long overall. There is minor damage to the wood part of the handle. It's a solid user example. $30
Exceptional, Freshly Sharpened Sandvik no. 280 Handsaw
$125
This is a Sandvik no. 280 made of legendary "Highest Quality Sandvik Alloy Charcoal Steel". These saws have gained a cult following and are in high demand. This is the best example I've come acros. I had It's a 26in 12 point fine crosscut saw, freshly sharpened and ready to use. It has a perfect etch and handle. A fantastic example of this highly desirable saw. $125
Atkins no. 401 Crosscut Handsaw
$50
This is an Atkins "Four Hundred" handsaw. It has a gorgeous rosewood handle. There is a small chip on the underside of the top horn. The etch is clear.. The plate is clean and straight. It's 8ppi but not sharp. The teeth are all in good shape. It just needs to be be filed to be an excellent worker. $50
J. Denison 3/4in Side Bead Molding Plane
$15
Veritas Smoothing Plane
$190
Rare Jones Cable Saw
$55
This is a nice example of a rare saw. The Jones cable saw was patented Feb 8. 1898 by Arthur Jones. It was made byt he Crary Machine Works in Chicago and sold by E.C. Atkins. This saw attempts to solve the problem of keeping the blade from twisting when it is adjusted. It uses a cable- which is connected to gears on both sides. When one side is rotated the cable spins the opposing gear the same distance keeping the blade straight. That's the theory. In reality there's a reason these saws are rare. This one is fully strung and in very good to excellent condition. $55
Robert Sorby 1in Registered Mortise Chisel
$45
Robert Sorby 1in Boxwood Handled Chisel
$26
Wm. Marples 1/4in Boxwood Handled Chisel
$26
Rare Plumb Embossed "The Cedar Axe"
$425
This is one is for the axe collectors. It's one of the least common and most desirable axes in the Plumb lineup. The story behind the cedar axe is well-documented. Plumb appears to have picked up the pattern in the 1930s. It is a specialized lightweight axe intended for cutting through the tough scrubby cedars in the Texas wilds. This example has seen little use. The bit has evidence of being honed a few times and the handle has some wear at the usual spot from missed strikes. The stamp is crystal clear. The handle is original. It has a tight check at the rear and the afore mentioned wear, both of which are clearly shown in the photos. It's a rare opportunity to acquire a nice example complete with its original handle. $425
Scarce Stanley no. 17 9in Try and Mitre Square
$30
Ray Iles no. A5 Norris Style Infill Smooth Plane
$900
This plane was made by Iles and sold by Tools for Woodworking years ago. It's no longer made which is a shame- it's a beautifully made tool. This example has seen little, if any, use at all. It has no damage or wear. It has its original box, instructions, and receipt. The original retail price was $995 in the year 2008 $900
Stanley 8in Bevel Gauge
$10
Stanley 3in Pocket Level
$10
J. Howarth 3/4in Tang Gouge
$22
8in Rosewood Bevel Gauge
$20
Wm. Marples 1/4in Tang Firmer Chisel
$24
Brown and Sharpe 3in Square-Leg Inside Caliper
$15
Gorgeous 24in Plumb and Level
$30
3in Lufkin Round-Leg Inside Caliper
$22
Small, Unmarked 1/4in Side Bead Molding Plane
$20
Ohio Tool Co. 1/4in Side Bead Molding Plane
$24
This is a typical Ohio plane, not the best quality but it'll work, especially if you choose the right stock. It cuts a small 1/4in bead, a very popular profile. It has some light wear but nothing that will prevent it from working. the blade is especially clean. A solid worker, nothing collectible at all. $24
Early, Interesting 2in Hand-Forged Gouge
$24
This is a super cool, hand-forged corner chisel made of iron with a forge-welded steel business end. It's unmarked and well made. It could be made usable again without too much work.. it doesn't have a lot of pitting on the back. It looks very similar to the forged corner chisel I listed at the same time, though without maker's marks I can't prove they were made by the same smith. I think it has a great look to it and is definitely something unique. $24
Fancy, Early Farriers Butrress
$15
Starrett 6in Inside Caliper
$20
Absurdly Long, Early 1/2in Socket Chisel
$45
This chisel was made by Dunlap and Madeira which is documented in the EAIA DAT as working ca. 1831-33 in Chambersburg, PA. This chisel is 24in long overall. The blade is incredibly long and surprisingly thin considering the length. It's also especially clean without a speck of pitting on the back. I'm sure it was made for some specific purpose but I can't tell you what that purpose was. It's certainly interesting. $45
Interesting SJ Addis Deep 1/2in Carving Gouge
$25
This is an absolutely top quality Sheffield edge tool made for SJ Addis by Ward and Payne. It's especially clean, has zero pitting, and a lovely handle.The wings are ground back, which narrows the profile. This is clearly intentional and not something I've seen before. It's a beautiful example. $25
Wm. Marples 1/2in Tang Chisel
$22
Rare Richardson Patent Timber Saw
$485
This is an iconic, unique tool that is at once both easily recognizable and extremely hard to find. It is based on Richardson's April 14, 1885 patent. The idea is that the saw plate is less likely to heat during use, bind, or bend. I've only seen a two or three of these in 20+ years of collecting saws. This one has a near-perfect apple handle. The plate is dark with patina but the area around the etch has been cleaned and much of the language touting the saw's benefits is legible. A very rare chance to get one of these highly desirable saws for your collection. $485
Interesting, Early Carpenters Adze
$55
This is an early adze with a forged blade and octagonal poll. The blade is marked with a partial mark that says J. LE*HER. It's also marked "Boulsolver" as a secondary mark. This is such a unique name that I'm almost positive it refers to Thomas Boulsolver, a mid-18th century Sheffield edge tool and steel maker. This mark could refer to the source of the steel used in the cutting edge, similar to how some plane blades were stamped with Butcher's mark. The handle is decent and the blade is quite clean. I think it's a really interesting early edge tool. $55
American 1/4in Side Bead Molding Plane
$26
Lie-Nielsen no. 140 Skew Rabbeting Block Plane
$405
This is pretty much a "vintage" Lie-Nielsen plane likely dating to the mid-1990s. It has the original instruction sheet which was signed by Tom Lie-Nielsen himself. It's in excellent condition overall with little evidence of use. The bronze body has developed a lovely patina. The cherry knob is a deep red. A gorgeous example of this awesome plane. It retails for $450 new today but has been out of stock for some time with no estimate of when production will begin again. $405
SJ Addis no. 29 7/16in Spoon Gouge
$30
This is an excellent spoon gouge in a desirable size and sweep.. The inside face is especially clean and completely free of pitting. It has all of its original length, showing very little use. It was made by Ward and Payne, which was at the time considered to be the top edge tool maker on either side of the Atlantic. According to the type study this example likely dates to 1895 to the beginning of WWI. There is minor discoloration on the inside face but zero pitting. A lovely example in excellent working condition. $30
Early, Interesting JOHN GREEN Plow Plane
$145
This plane made by the London Planemaker John Green who worked in the late 18th and very early 19th century. I've found several molding planes by this desirable maker but this is the first plow. It's an unusual design in a couple of ways. First it's small, only 7in long, about 75% the size of a normal plow in all dimensions. I can't recall seeing one this size before. Secondly, the mortise is small, about the size of a normal molding plane. This makes sense given the small scale. Because of the narrow mortise normal plow blades will not fit so an elogated slot was cut at the bed of the mortise to allow the blades to pass through. I think it's an interesting design. It has light wear including an old screw hole which held the depth stop in place. It comes with a matched set of seven bits which fit this plane perfectly. It's early, interesting, and usable. $145
Buck Brothers no. 28 1/4in Spoon Gouge
$28
This is a top quality American edge tool made by Buck Brothers in Millbury, MA. It is a tiny spoon gouge with a pretty deep sweep. The blade has some discoloration but no pitting on the critical inside face. There's still plenty of life left which is rare for these small spoon gouges. The handle is in great shape. A nice usable example. $28
Brown and Sharpe 2-3in Micrometer
$26
Millers Falls 4in Inside Caliper
$22
Mayes 6ft Slide Extension Rule
$15
New-Old Stock Lufkin no. 76 6ft Folding Rule
$20
Near-Mint Brown and Sharpe no. 61 "Rex" 25-50mm Micrometer
$30
New Starrett no. 436 Micrometer
$50
Starrett no. 436 1-2in Micrometer
$25
Early Hand-Forged 4in Compass
$24
Excellent Brown and Sharpe no. 13 0-1in Micrometer
$25
Scarce Brown and Sharpe no. 6 1/2in Micrometer
$30
Near-Mint Union 4in Inside Caliper
$15
Tiny Lufkin 2 1/2in Inside Caliper
$20
PEXTO 3/8in Socket Chisel
$26
Union 12in Combination Square
$28
Interesting Lufkin Steamfitters Folding Rule
$20
This is a Lufkin no. 626 6ft folding rule intended for steamfitters and plumbers. One side is graduated in inches. The other is graduated in red and shows inches scaled for 45 degree elbows used in plumbing. Essentially it calculates the hypotenuse of a right triangle by measuring one leg rather than directly measuring it which could be tricky. I think it's a really interesting tool, if a bit specialized. This example is in excellent, unused condition with a little bit of discoloration on one leg from sitting in a box for decades. $20
Interesting Lukin no. 636 6Ft Brick Mason Folding Rule
$15
12oz Carpenters Hammer
$22
This hammer has no maker's mark I can see. The face is clean and the long, sweeping claws are free of damage. It has a thin, whippy handle which suits the sides of the head. It's been cleand and still has some discoloration but I think it looks pretty good.. it'll make a fine worker for driving small nails at the bench, $22
Keuffel & Esser Co Tape Puller
$24
Hock 2 5/8in Blade and Chipbreaker
$70
Goodell-Pratt 3in Outside Caliper
$15