Tools for Sale

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. $275

This is the 20oz model with the patented nail-holding head. The face and claws have light wear. The handle is excellent. A solid working example of this top-quality hammer that will make a fine worker for bench work. $26

This cast iron file handle was made by Stearns in Syracuse, NY. It's in good working condition, free of damage. It will hold just about anything with a tapered square shank. $25

This driver was made by Greenlee in Rockford, IL. It's essentially the same as the North Brothers no. 135 and can use the same bits. This model has a patented design that completely conceals the spiral shaft. It's in excellent working order. It works smoothly in both the forward and reverse directions. A good example of this scarce tool. $24

This is a very good example in perfect working order. it has a lovely rosewood stock. The blade is clean. There is a maker's mark I can't quite make out. It's definitely marked Philadelphia but I can't quite make out the maker's name. $25

This is a top-quality rule made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It's in new condition in its original point-of-sale display. It lacks a UPC or zip code, which makes me think it dates to the 1950s. $26

This is a top-quality rule made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It's in new condition in its original point-of-sale display. It lacks a UPC or zip code, which makes me think it dates to the 1950s. $26

This gauge works perfectly. The brass is polished. The rosewood stock has a check. It's not perfect but it works flawlessly. $10

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. $350

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 $700

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. $395

This plane was made by John Weiss & Sons. It's a traditional European-style plow plane in terms of construction. It is in excellent working condition with no wear or damage. The screw threads are perfect. The depth stop works well. The problem with this style of plane is finding blades for it. The mortise is much wider than a typical American or British plow plane. A normal plow blade will fit in it, but it's hard for the wedge to hold them securely. I found four European plow blades that fit this plane well. of the blades are usable. This will make a solid working plow plane. $65

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. Its inside face is clean and free of pitting, and the handle is in excellent condition. It is a solid worker. $24

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. Its inside face is clean and free of pitting, and the handle is in excellent condition. It is a solid worker. $24

This high-quality chisel was made by DR Barton in Rochester, NY. The back of the blade is clean and flat. The handle is in good shape. It's a good solid worker $22

This is a high-end Stanley level made of laminated mahogany and featuring adjustable vials. It has a nice patina and light wear but no damage. $28

This is a very clean example with minimal wear. It dates to the 1920s SW era. It has a nice sapwood streak at the bottom. $30

This is a high quality plow plane made by Mathieson in Ediuburgh. It has light wear and remains in excellent working condition. The arms are held in place with keyed wedges which lock and release easily. The depth stop works well. It comes with four blades which all fit this plane perfectly and are in clean, usable condition. It's a solid working plow plane. $79

This plane was made by Joseph Howel and documented by Goodman as working ca. 1770 in London. It is in exceptional condition for any molding plane, never mind a plane that's 250+ years old. It has a lovely patina, no damage, and only the lightest wear. Best of all, it's still completely usable with a nice long, clean blade. $55

This plane was made by Stothert and Walkter, planemakers in Bath working between 1842 and 1857. The plane is in exceptional condition, clean, crisp, and with little wear. The blade is near-perfect. It cuts a 7/16in high and wide ovolo, a desirable small size. This is an unusual, but useful small size. It will make an excellent worker. $45

This plane was made by W. Deeley, a London planemaking family who worked over three generations from 1788-1872. This example was made by William Deeley, likely between 1788-1826. It has an early look to it for a London plane. It's in excellent condition with minimal wear. The blade is long and clean. It cuts a simple 1/2in radius cove. It will make an excellent worker. $35

This high-quality plane, made by Routledge in Birmingham, England, is in excellent condition. It has minimal wear and no damage, and the blade is especially clean. It's a simple plane with a desirable profile. $40

This plane was made by Richard Nelson in London between 1824-1852. It cuts a small 3/8in bead, which is ideal for case and cabinet work. This is a high-quality British slipped side bead plane in excellent working order. The blade is clean. The boxing is dead straight. An excellent worker. $30

This plane was made by Onions & Co., a Birmingham toolmaker operating from 1894-1904. This plane has the company's "Warranted Cast Steel" mark which doesn't make much sense for a wooden plane. It's a well-made plane in excellent working order. It's straight and has a good working corner. The blade is especially clean. It's a good working example in a desirable size. $35

This plane has no maker's mark, just owner's marks. It looks early 20th century British to me, maybe Marples. It's decent quality, usable but nowhere near the peak of British quality. It has a decent blade with plenty of life left. It's a decent, usable plane but straight rabbet planes aren't common. $28

This hammer was made for the Bellknap Hardware Co. of Louisville, KY and sold under the Blue Grass brand. It looks like a bricklayer's hammer, but the head is small and only 12oz. It's in excellent condition with no wear and a perfect handle. $28

This is a pre-war plane, likely made at the end of the SW era based on the blade logo and lever cap style. The rosewood knob and tote are perfect. The adjusters are smooth. There is discoloration on the sides and sole including an interesting pattern on the sole. There's no rust or pitting though and the plane could be polished up to shiny if you prefer. The japanning is near-perfect. The blade has a lot of life left. A solid worker. $65

This plane fits somewhere between a smoother and a scrub based on the size. The blade is only 1 5/8in wide. It's a tapered, laminated single iron made by Goldenberg. The plane was made by John Weiss and Sohn in Germany. It just needs a slight camber ground on the blade, and it will make an excellent scrub plane. $30

This chisel was made for Sargent in the 1910-1918 "VBM" era. It was made by PS&W in Southington, CT. It's 13in overall and has a nice clean, flat back. It's essentially the same design as a Stanley 720, a good general purpose bench chisel $26

This is a true socket mortise chisel made by TH Witherby. It has a thick, laminated blade and a stout hooped handle. The back is lapped clean and flat at the working area. It's absolutely usable chisel made by this highly respected maker. $40

This is a J. Howarth gouge made in Sheffield with a gorgeous boxwood London pattern handle. It's 15.5in long overall and roughly a no. 6 sweep. $29

This is a beech shave with a brass wear plate in front of the blade. It's unmarked though likely British. The blade has a lot of life left and is decently clean. It has some wear but the tangs are tight in the body. It's not the prettiest, but it's absolutely usable. $25

This square was made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It's in very good condition with crisp markings and only mild discoloration. The head was never designed for a scribe. The level vial is intact. It works well and is perfectly usable. $40

This is a top-quality machinists mic made by B&S in Providence, RI. It has some discoloration but still works well. $15

This is an early, hand-forged compass made by Hilger and Sons. It has a nice tight hinge and is perfectly usable $24

This is an early-style 2.5in divider with no maker's mark. It's a classic design made for centuries. It works well and would be useful for layign out small dovetails and the like. $20

This is a top quality mic made by B&S in Providence, RI. This model has a ratchet stop and locking ring. It has minor discoloration and works perfectly. $24

This divider was made by Union in Orange, MA. It has a lot of discoloration but it still works perfectly. $22

Everyone needs a plumb bob. This is a good one made by MF in Greenfield, MA. $10

This small 3in pocket level has the original retaining screw and an intact vial. The screw allows it to be attached to a framing square or similar. $10

This plane is well-used and has some good wear to the sole. It's still perfectly usable though and has a beautifully clean blade. It was made by Marples in Sheffield. $25

This plane was made for the John Hall Tool Co. of Birmingham and is marked "Master". It's especially clean and crisp and has only very light wear. The blade is excellent. A fine working example $30

This plane was made by Moseely in London between 1862 and 1880. It cuts a flat ovolo profile about 1/2in wide by 1/4in deep. It's a top-quality plane in excellent condition. It has little wear, a tight mouth, and a very clean blade. The small flat ovolo is a very useful general-purpose profile well suited to decorating the edge of a shelf, table top, etc. It is a very nice working example of the best quality. $35

This plane was made by Moseely in London between 1838-1861. It cuts a flat ovolo profile about 1/2in wide by 1/4in deep. It's a top-quality plane in excellent condition. It has little wear, a tight mouth, and a very clean blade. The small flat ovolo is a very useful general-purpose profile that is well suited to decorating the edge of a shelf, table top, etc. It is a very nice working example of the best quality. $35

This plane was made by Marples in Sheffield. It's seen some use and has light wear, but it's still absolutely usable. The boxing is straight and the blade is quite clean. The 1/4in size is always in high demand and is one of the most popular today. A good working example by this well-respected maker. $28

This plane is well-used but still has a lot of working life ahead of it. It's one of those British planes with obvious hand marks on it from old tallow or oil. It has a nice long, clean blade free of pitting. The mouth is decent. The sole has light wear. It's a solid worker. $28

This plane has light wear but no damage. The boxing is straight. The blade is clean. It's a solid worker in a useful size for case and cabinet work. $26

This is a high-quality plane in excellent condition. It's clean, crisp, and has perfect boxing. The blade has zero pitting and looks barely used. There's a maker's mark that I can't read. It will make an excellent worker. $24

This small veneer saw is in excellent condition and still decently sharp. $10

This is an excellent example made during the "100 Plus" era. It has a clean face and good claws. The hickory handle is exceptional with some beautiful regular curly figure. A great working hammer $25

This is a top-quality machinists tool made by B&S in Providence, RI. It's marked with a model no. 67 and two patent dates. It's especially clean and in excellent working condition. $24

This is a top-quality machinists tool made by B&S in Providence, RI. This model can measure to .0001in with the use of the vernier scale on the sleeve. It has some discoloration but still works $24

This is a top-quality machinist tool by Starrett in Athol, MA. It is in excellent condition and works perfectly. $24

This is a top-quality machinists tool made by B&S in Providence, RI. This example has some light finish loss but still works perfectly. It's fitted with a ratchet stop which works smoothly. $24

This is a top-quality plane made by Routledge in Birmingham, England. It has some light wear but remains in excellent working order. The body is dead straight. The mouth is tight, and the working corner is free of wear. It has a nice long, clean blade. It will make an excellent worker with a minimum of effort required to tune it up. $35

This plane has no visible maker's mark. It looks British to me. It has very little wear, remains straight, and has a nice long, clean blade. It will sharpen up easily and be a solid worker. $30

This is the Woodriver version of the Stanley 62. It's in excellent condition and has only seen light use. Retail price is $250 $170

This is an American wedge-arm plow plane made by John Bell in Philadelphia. It's in good working condition. The wedges lock the arms easily. The screw-lock depth stop works perfectly. It has a long chip under the rear arm which does not affect the plane's operation. It comes with four blades in different sizes, all of which fit this plane perfectly. An inexpensive, usable plow plane. $65

This chisel was made by William Brady in Mt. Joy, PA, between 1843-1868. It's clearly an early edge tool with a hand-forged socket. It's a massive tool, nearly 17 inches long overall, with a thick, stout blade. The bevels are in good shape and free of damage. The backs are reasonably clean, much better than most I see. The handle is exceptional and perfect. Absolutely usable. $40

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Charles Buck in Millbury, MA. It's 1 1/4in wide and an impressive 18in long overall. The blade is thick with a sturdy socket intended for hard use. This is an outside bevel gouge. The inside face is clean and free of pitting. These stout, extra-long gouges were usually called millwright's gouges in the catalogs. I've seen only a few this long. $35

Four patching pinch dogs, all in good usable condition. $15

Four patching pinch dogs, all in good usable condition. $15

This is a high-quality Mathieson plane made in Glasgow. It has a slightly skewed blade which is quite unusual for this plane. It's clean and has minimal wear. The blade is exceptionally clean. A great worker in a very desirable size. $40

This is a very useful 1/2in wide by 3/8in deep ovolo molding plane made by Preston in Birmingham. It's in excellent condition with minimal wear and a clean blade. The body is straight and the mouth is tight. The size is perfect for decorating or breaking the edge of a shelf, table top, or similar. It's an excellent working molding plane. $40

The 5/16in bead is somewhat hard to find but very useful, fitting in nicely between the 1/4 and 3/8 sizes ideal for case and cabinet work. This one was made by Greenslade in Bristol. It's in very good condition overall with some light wear. It has good boxing and a long, clean blade. A solid worker in a useful size. $28

This gouge is new, unused, and in its original package. $28

This plane was made by King and Peach in Hull between 1848-1864. It's a high-quality plane in excellent working order. The blade is clean and still has the proper grind to match the sole. It cuts a near square 1/2in wide by 1/2in deep ovolo with a fillet. The plane is in excellent condition with minimal wear. The wedge has a little bit of roughness but no damage. It will make a great worker, $40

This plane is marked "F. CLARK" which I believe is Francis Clark, documented as a Bristolm, England planemaker ca. 1807. It certainly has the look of a late 18th-century molding plane with its broad, flat chamfers and rounded step. It cuts a 3/4in ovolo profile. It has light wear but no damage. $40

This plane has an overstamped maker's mark that I can't read. It looks mid-19th-century British to me. It cuts a 5/8-inch wide by 1/2-inch deep reverse ogee. It has some wear but is still usable. The blade is clean and has plenty of life left. $30

This is a high-quality micrometer in excellent working order. It was made for Craftsman and has the "DC" maker code. I have conflicting information on this one. It could have been made by Mitutoyo or Central Tool Co. Either way, it's an inexpensive high-precision micrometer with a ratchet stop. $20

This plane was made in London by Buck & Co., predecessor to Buck and Hickman. This example has the 281 Whitechapel address which dates to 1842-1893. It's a high quality plane in excellent working order. The boxing is perfect. The blade is long and clean. It's an excellent worker in a useful medium size. $26

This plane was made by John Moseley & Son in London between 1862-1880. It's a top-quality plane that has seen little use. It's nearly flawless, the only apology being a small chip from the rear of the boxing, the result of an errant mallet strike. Otherwise an exceptional plane. $22

This plane was made by Simms of London between 1813 and 1834. It's in excellent condition but it's seen a lot of use. The blade is on the short side and the wedge has minor wear from a hammer. Otherwise, it's crisp, clean, and in excellent working order. It's a useful 1/2in size for case and cabinet work. $24

This plane was made by the Blum Tool Co. of Walnut, IA. The plane has an innovative frog design that is unique to this maker. This is their no. 5 jack plane equipped with an A2 blade. It includes an additional blade and the sharpening jig. Retail price is $340 new today. $290

This mortise chisel was made by the highly esteemed W. Butcher in Sheffield. It's 15.5in long overall. It has a thick, laminated blade with a clean back, free of pitting. The handle has some light wear and is perfectly usable. It's a rare chance to get a mortise chisel by this highly desirable maker. $45

This is a huge socket chisel with a stout blade. It measures 16in long overall. It has a clean blade, free of pitting on the back. The oversized socket handle is in excellent condition with minimal wear. It was made by Pliny Merrill in Hinsdale, NH likely between 1844-1869. The Merrills were a tool making dynasty for nearly a century in and around the New Hampshire area. CE Jennings eventually acquired the brand through mergers ca. 1901 and sold some chisels under the Merrill name but this is an early example, definitely predating Jennings. It's a great American edge tool $45

This is a top quality mic made by B&S in Providence, RI. It has some light discoloration but still works perfectly. It even zeros accurately. This model has the ratchet stop. An excellent precision tool. $25

This is a top quality English gouge in near-new condition. It shows no signs of being used. It would cost around $44 new today. $28

This is a top quality English gouge in near-new condition. It shows no signs of being used. It would cost around $44 new today. $28

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

This is a near-new example with no damage or wear. It retails for around $50 new today. It's still made and additional inserts are readily available. $35

This plane has some interesting design aspects that make me think it may be user-made. It cuts a 2in wide by 1in deep reverse ogee. It has a massive blade which is clean and appears to be recently honed. The plane has some wear but is still usable. $25

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

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

This plane was made by the Saybrook, CT planemaker John Denison in the mid-19th century. The plane has night wear but no damage. The blade is in great shape. It's a perfectly usable plane in a larger size. $15

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

This is a top quality Sheffield chisel made by Robert Sorby. It has a nice boxwood handle and a long, clean blade. The handle has one tight check which isn't a problem. $26

This is a top quality Sheffield chisel made by Marples. It has a nice boxwood handle and a long, clean blade.The handle is pefect. $26

This is a somewhat hard to find Stanley layout tool made between about 1931-1942. It's a very clean example with most original nickel plating. It has an unusual T shaped casts handle not found on other squares. An interesting tool in great shape. $30

This is a later Stanley beech bevel gauge in excellent working condition $10

This is an especially clean chisel with a custom-made handle and not a speck of pitting. It has a nice custom-made leather sheath. It's a top quality Sheffield-made edge tool. $24

This level is made of a gorgeous piece of timber that I'm pretty sure is Cuban mahogany. It has amazing color and grain. There's no maker's mark anywhere on it. Both the plumb and level vials are intact. It's a beautiful, anonymous example. $30

This is a top quality machinists caliper made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It's in mint condition and works perfectly. $22

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

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

This is an early, clearly hand-forged, farrier's buttress. It has an early repair to the handle but still looks great. I presume it's usable but I have no way of testing it. $15

This is a top quality machinists caliper made by Starrett in Athol, MA. It's especially clean and works perfectly. $20

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

This is a Scioto Works plane made by Ohio. It's a decent quality plane that's usable but has some wear. The boxing is still straight if a bit worn. The blade is long and clean, free of pitting. It's a very desirable size and should be a good worker once tuned up. $26

This is an early, well-made, hand-forged planing stop. It has no damage and is still perfectly usable today. An early blacksmith-made tool that's still useful and relevant today $25

Millers Falls continued to make excellent quality machinists tools after they merged with Goodell-Pratt ca. 1935. This is an excellent example of their work in near-mint condition. $22

This is an exceptional example in its original box with the adjusting wrenches and standard. It works perfectly. $30

This mic measures 1 7/8in to 2 7/8in. It's in new condition in its original box with all of the original documentation. This would cost somewhere near $300 to buy new today $50

This is a near-perfect example with no wear or damage. $25

This is a simple, forged compass in good working order. The points need sharpening if you intend to use it. $24

This is the hard to find 0-1/2 in size made by B&S in Providence, RI. It works perfectly and has just a bit of discoloration. The ratchet stop works well. $30

This is an excellent example that works perfectly. It was made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. $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

This was made by Keuffel & Esser Co in Hoboken, NY. It is intended to hold steel tapes to aid in pulling them taut in use. It's a top quality tool, if a bit esoteric, in exceptional condition $24

This is a top quality Hock hand plane blade which will work in a Stanley no. 8 or similar. It's in near-new condition with no damage at all. It retails for $84 new today. $70