Hi again. More tools posted today- about 50 in total. I'm planning to continue to work on posting new items all week. I hope you find something you need. Thanks for stopping by. --Josh
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Extra-Large DR Barton 2in Paring Chisel
$50
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This is an unusually long and thin paring chisel made by Barton in Rochester, NY. It's 18in long overall, nearly a slick. The back has significant pitting, but the first inch and a half or so has been lapped clean and flat. It won't take more than a quick grind and hone to have it up and running. The handle is excellent. It's an ideal worker, not a collector's item, suited for fine paring work. $50
Collection of 11 English Carving Tools
$90
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These tools were all found together in this roll. The roll itself is interesting- it's in great shape and made for the British military. The tools are all English-made and feature the usual makers, including Addis, Ward, Herring, etc. Some are unmarked. All are small-scale. It includes a couple of spoon gouges, a tiny 1/16in veining tool, a back-bent gouge, and several small tang chisels. A nice collection of useful carving tools. $90
Seven Excellent Herring Bros. Carving Tools
$140
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These carving tools were found together, and all have matching handles. They are high-quality Sheffield-made edge tools, all in good, usable condition. The set includes: 3/32 veining tool, 3/16in deep spoon gouge, 1/2in no. 5 straight gouge, 1/4in no. 10 deep gouge, 3/16in no. 24 flaw spoon gouge, 1/8in no. 5 straight gouge, and a 5/16in no. 5 straight gouge. It's a useful set for smaller work with a few hard-to-find sweeps. These have always been together, so I'm offering them at a lower price than usual to try to keep them together. $140
Unusually Wide SJ Addis no. 5 sweep 1 1/4in Carving Gouge
$28
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Herring Bros. no. 28 sweep 5/8in Spoon gouge
$28
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Hard-To-Find 1/4in Back-Bent Gouge
$26
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This is an excellent example with barely any wear. The blade is clean and full-length. It's a John Shaw, Sheffield-made, Governor Brand tool with a perfect London-pattern boxwood handle. The brand is a bit obscure, but it's documented and apparently early-20th century. A gorgeous tool in excellent working condition $26
Rare and Excellent H. Taylor no. 44 sweep 1/8in V-Spoon Gouge
$30
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Big 14in Drawknife
$40
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E.C. Stearns Cabinet Scraper
$35
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Woden X260 Bench Vise
$45
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EC Stearns no. 3 Saw Vise
$55
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Moore and Wright 6in Machinists Square
$24
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Early Stanley no. 71 Router Plane
$120
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Excellent Stanley 78 Rabbet and Fillister Plane
$65
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Robert Sorby 3/8in Flat Spoon Gouge
$30
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Exceptional PS&W 1 1/4in Socket Chisel
$30
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Excellent SJ Addis 1/2in no. 10 Carving Gouge
$28
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TH Witherby 3/8in Socket Chisel
$28
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TH Witherby 3/8in Socket Chisel
$28
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Extra-Long Robert Sorby 3/4in Paring Gouge
$30
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This is a high-quality Sheffield edge tool made by Sorby. It's 14.5in long overall with a thin, fine blade and an inside bevel for paring work. The back is especially clean and has no pitting. The handle is excellent. It's a deep sweep, roughly a no. 8 London pattern. An excellent worker. $30
Excellent SJ Addis 3/8in no. 21 Flat Spoon Gouge
$28
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North Brothers Yankee no. 1530 Hand Drill
$50
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This is a highly sophisticated small hand drill with five different gear selections: normal, lock, right- and left-handed ratchet, and right-hand double. The last moves the drill chuck clockwise no matter which way the handle is turned, handy for working in close quarters. This is a fine working example. All five gear modes work well. The chuck works well and can hold bits up to 3/16in. The hollow handle can be removed for bit storage or to make it easier to store. This is an interesting WWII era example that has no nickel plating. The bare parts are blued and the brass is bare. An excellent working example of one of the best small drills out there. $50
Goodell-Pratt no. 4 Hand Drill
$35
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This is a good, usable example with minimal wear. It has a nice, smooth gear action, and the chuck works perfectly. All of the jaw springs are in place and work well. It has a magazine handle for holding bits. It's a small drill, capable of holding bits 1/16in to 11/64. A nice working example $35
Excellent Millers Falls no. 5 Hand Drill
$50
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Millers Falls no. 85 Hand Drill
$30
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Heavy-Duty Irwin 18in Bit Extension
$10
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Mint Stanley no. 31A Yankee Screwdriver
$35
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PS&W 9in Drawknife
$35
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Stanley no. 63 SW Era Round-Bottom Shave
$24
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Union 4in Divider
$24
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Starrett 436 0-1in Micrometer
$20
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Brown and Sharpe 4in Toolmakers Divider
$28
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Starrett 6in Fay Pattern Divider
$30
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Intresting, Pre-Starrett Fay Patent Inside Caliper
$28
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This caliper was made by C.P. Fay in Springfield, MA. It's marked with Fay's June 2, 1885 patent date.It's in excellent condition and works perectly. $28
Rabone 6in no. 29-CP Machinists Rule
$10
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Lufkin no. 3851 Three Foot Folding Boxwood Rule
$28
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Excellent Moore and Wright Tap Wrench
$10
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Excellent Stanley no. 25 8in Rosewood Bevel Gauge
$28
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Brown and Sharpe 6in Machinists Rule
$10
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C. Nurse Quirk Ogee Molding Plane
$30
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Excellent Routledge 3/8in Dado Molding Plane
$40
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Usable 3/8in Dado Plane
$20
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This plane was made by Doscher in Saugatuck, CT. It cuts a 3/8in dado. It has a functional depth stop, straight body, and long clean blades. It's perfectly usable. The flaw is a screw repair to the thin area in the sidewall of the mortise. It doesn't affect use, and makes it a bargain worker $20
Scarce 5/16in Dado Plane
$40
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This is a very hard to find 5/16in dado in good, working order. It was made by Auburn. The body is straight. The blades are long and clean. The depth stop is functional. The nicker has a slightly chipped cutter on one side but plenty of life left in it. It's a good worker in a highly unusual size $40
H. Chapin 2in no. 203 Skew Boxed Rabbet w/ Nicker
$45
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This is a hard-to-find and always desirable configuration. It has a fully boxed working corner and a nicker blade for working cross-grain. It's a high-quality plane made by Chapin at the Union Factory outside of Hartford, CT. It's been used and has some light wear in the boxing. The blade still has plenty of life left and zero pitting. The nickel blade fits in the dovetailed slot tightly. A solid working example of this highly desirable plane. $45
Exceptional Matched Pair of 1in Tongue and Groove Planes
$50
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Record 71 1/2 Router Plane
$115
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Excellent Pre-WWII Stanley no. 6 Bench Plane
$75
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This plane was barely used, if at all. It dates to 1941 based on the date stamp on the blade. It has none of the wartime substitutions. It's especially clean. The rosewood knob and tote are perfect. The blade is original length and free of pitting. All of the adjusters are factory-tight and accurate. A great plane to use as a jointer for all but the longest work. $75
Excellent Wm. Marples Wooden coffin Smoother
$45
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Excellent Atkins Wooden coffin Smoother
$45
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This is a high qualtiy plane made by Atkins in Birmingham, England. it's 8in long with a 2 1/8in wide double iron. The blade is original, and nearly full length. The back is especially clean. The mouth is tight. It has minimal wear. An excellent worker to put to use, much better than the vast majority I find. $45
Excellent United 4in Try Square
$24
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Excellent Millers Falls no. 9 Smooth Plane
$60
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The Millers Falls no. 9 is the same size and configuration as the Stanley no. 4. This is an excellent example with barely any wear and a long, clean blade. The knob and tote are excellent. It has the patented two-piece lever cap. It's every bit the quality of a Stanley no. 4. It'll make an excellent worker. $60
Excellent English Coffin Smoother
$45
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This is a high-quality plane made by Marples in Sheffield. It's 8in long with a 2in wide double iron. It has seen minimal use. The blade is the original length and very clean. The mouth is tight. It has no damage. An excellent example to put to use, much better quality than the vast majority I find. $45
Excellent TH Witherby 1 1/4in Socket Chisel
$30
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Classic English Plated Beech Brace
$85
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This brace was made by Henry Brown in Sheffield. It has a beech frame with brass plating. The head is deep black ebony. It's free of checks, which is a rarity, and has a solid brass quill. Better still, there's no slop or wear at all. The beech frame has no damage. The chuck spring is very strong. It looks fantastic and works very well. An excellent example all around. $85
Early P. Naylor Bit Brace
$24
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This brace is marked "P. Naylor, New London, Conn. The EAIA DAT has them operating ca. 1856. It's not marked with a patent date, though it looks like a Wilson patent. It has a strong chuck spring and an intact lever, which is uncommon. The pad has some play, but it's still usable. A nice piece of American toolmaking history. $24
Excellent Millers Falls 8in Ratchet Bit Brac
$28
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Odd and Excellent CE Jennings 8in Bit Brace
$40
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This brace was made by Jennings in New York. It has the distinct octagonal chuck shell and gorgeous cocobolo handles. It's in excellent working order with minimal wear. It's marked on the chuck shell with the patent date Dec 27.1892 . This is Goodel''s patent which covers a number of improvements. This brace has the adjustable handle bearings described in the patent. It's a great general-purpose bit brace. The lack of a ratchet gives you a great feel in use. $40
Small Pike India Oil Stone
$10
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Acorn Folding Drill Index
$24
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Stanley no. 80 Cabinet Scraper
$40
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Starrett no. 299 Rule Clamp
$28
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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
Rare but Imperfect Winchester W84 Boxwood Folding Rule
$24
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This is a Stanley n. 84 four-fold two-foot boxwood folding rule made for Winchester Repeating Arms. It's especially clean and quite hard to find. It's nearly impossible to see, but one arm (the one marked Winchester) is broken inside the brass hinge. It's been repaired with glue. I'm quite certain it's stable. It's perfectly usable, but the flaw must be noted. $24
Excellent 1/2in Dado Molding Plane
$40
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5/8in British Dado Plane
$40
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This is a high quality molding plane made by T. Turner in Sheffield. It's in excellent working order. The plane is dead straight. The blades are especially clean. The depth stop works perfectly. It's everything you want in a dado plane to use, as well as being an especially desirable size. $40
Exceptional, Ready-To-Work Sargent no. 3412 Heavy Smooth Plane
$75
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This is a "VBM" era plane made between 1910-1918. It's the cleanest example I've ever seen. It's essentially the same dimensions as a Stanley 4 1/2 for reference. The wood is immaculate, showing no wear. The knob and tote are perfect. The thick, original blade is factory-new in length, sharp, and ready to work. It's as nice as they come. I've tested it and couldn't be happier with how it performs. $75
Stanley 9 1/4 Block Plane
$15
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Excellent, Early Stanley no. 19 Block Plane
$40
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Excellent Stanley no. 15 Block Plane
$40
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This is a "type 11" example in excellent condition dating to 1910-1918. It has 100% japanning, minimal wear, and a long, clean blade. The adjustable mouth works smoothly. All of the adjusters work well. The no. 15 is uncommon- it's identical to the more common 9 1/2, but one inch longer. It's a lovely example that will make an excellent general-purpose block plane to put to work. $40
Excellent Stanley 605 Bedrock Jack Plane
$150
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This is a "type 6" Bedrock made between 1912-1921. It's in excellent condition with only light wear and 95% or better japanning. This one came out of a "Boy's Technical School" based on the very light etch on the left cheek. It's hardly noticeable, and even harder to photograph. The rosewood knob and tote are also excellent. It has the correct and original lever cap. The blade is clean. All adjusters work well. An excellent working example. $150
Bailey 5/8in Socket Framing Chisel
$35
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Buck 3/4in Bevel-Edge Paring Chisel
$28
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This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's a thin tang chisel with beveled edges and fine lands. It's an ideal chisel for fine paring work. The back is clean and free of pitting. The handle has light wear. It needs a quick grind and hone and it'll be a great worker. $28
Beautiful Robery Sorby Boxwood-Handled Paring Gouge
$35
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This is a 1 1/8in wide extra-long paring gouge with a boxwood handle. It's 15+in long overall. The back has zero pitting. The boxwood handle is excellent. It has an inside bevel for fine paring work, ideal for coping. An excellent working example of this classic British-style edge tool. $35
Interesting Shepardson Patent Bit Brace
$35
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This brace was made in Shelburne Falls, MA by the H.S. Shepardson Co.. The design was patented by Shepardson on March 1, 1870. It has an interesting curved, sliding jaw design. The chuck still works smoothly. The handle is in great shape. The pad may be a replacement based on the pin locations. If it is, it's very well-done and works perfectly. It's a good example of a scarce patented bit brace $35
Norton Replacement Medium Oil Stone
$20
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Three Norton Replacement Medium Oil Stone
$50
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Stanley SW Era no. 84 "Razor" Spokeshave
$50
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1/2in Dado Plane
$40
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Exceptional Wooden Jointer Plane
$70
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This plane has an exceptional handle on it. It's incredibly comfortable in the hand, despite all of the decoration. It's also in remarkably perfect condition considering how fine the tote is. The plane has minimal wear. It's 23+ in long overall. It holds a 2 1/4in wide double iron. The blade is especially long and clean- it looks unused. It's a well-made plane in excellent condition. It will be an ideal worker. $70
22in American Wooden Jointer Plane
$50
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This plane was made for Sickels, Sweet, and Lyon, a NYC hardware dealer operating between 1890-1897. The plane was likely made by Auburn. The plane has light wear but no damage. It has a long, clean blade with plenty of life left. The tote is perfect. It's an excellent example to put to use $50
Near-Mint 1/2in Side Bead Molding PLane
$26
Excellent Buck 1/4in Paring Gouge
$28
Interesting Starrett 209-C Micrometers
$24
Early Starrett Toolmakers Surface Gauge
$30
Scarce Mathieson Double-Iron Quirk-Ogee-Bevel Molding Plane
$45
This plane cuts a 1in wide by 5/8in deep quirk ogee and bevel, a useful, general-purpose profile. This plane, made by Mathieson in Glasgow, is different in that it uses two blades to cut the profile- one to cut the bevel, the other the ogee. Why two blades? It makes the plane much easier to maintain. When the plane is used, the bevel blade does most of the work since it's removing the most stock. The entire profile must be ground with a single-blade plane when the bevel portion wears down. Two blades require much less grinding and honing to keep the blades projecting evenly across the mouth of the plane. This example has light to moderate wear and is still completely usable. Both blades are clean and have plenty of life left. $45
Auburn 7/8ish Dado Plane
$28
No, that's not a typo. It's marked 7/8in, but the distance between the nickers (which is what defines the size of the dado it cuts) is exactly 13/16. The plane has minimal wear, and long, clean blades. It's still straight. The depth stop works, but it's a little loose. Once it's set it pushes up a bit but it doesn't slip. It's a common problem. Just take the slip into account when you set the depth. It's a good, usable plane $28
Mathieson 1/2in Dado Plane
$40
Mathieson 7/8in Dado Plane
$28
Marples 3/8in no. 32 Spoon Gouge
$35
Massive Marples 1 1/4in Flat Paring Gouge
$35
Exceptional Ward and Payne 7/16in Sash Mortise Chisel
$45
This is an absolutely top-quality Sheffield edge tool made by Ward and Payne. It's 14+ in long overall. The blade has a lovely light, honest patina but zero pitting. The boxwood handle is beautiful, and completely free of damage or wear. This is a classic British sash chisel- lighter than a pigsticker, but still capable of heavy use. It's an ideal sort of chisel for furniture scale work where a pigsticker is vastly overkill. $45
Marples Mitre Template
$30
Starrett 10in Firm-Joint Outside Caliper
$15
SJ Addis 3/16in no. 23 Skew Flat Spoon Gouge
$26
Excellent SJ Addis 3/8in no. 24 Flat Spoon Gouge
$28
JB Addis 3/8in no. 6 Boxwood-Handled Gouge
$26
JB Addis 7/16in no. 8 Boxwood-Handled Gouge
$26
SJ Addis 1/2in no. 7 Boxwood-Handled Gouge
$26
Wm. Marples 1/4in no 30 Spoon Gouge
$20
SJ Addis 1/4in no. 10 Deep Gouge
$28
PS&W 6in Wing Caliper
$22
Tiny Brown and Sharpe no. 800 2.5 in Toolmakers Divider
$30
Excellent Stanley 8in Rosewood Bevel Gauge
$24
Excellent Swan 3/8in Socket Mortise Chisel
$40
Unknown Patented Bit Brace
$35
This brace is marked with the patent date March 31, 1857 on the frame. The "March 31" is definite. The 1857 is less clear, but I'm 90% sure on it. There are a couple of brace patents on March 31, 1857, but neither matches this brace. Furthermore, there are no other March 31 brace patents shown in Pearson that are anywhere near this year. The chuck is somewhat unique. The rest of the brace is pretty normal for this age- nothing special stands out to me. It's in excellent condition, unrestored and with a beautiful, natural patina. $35
Excellent Quirk Ogee Molding Plane
$45
This plane cuts a curvy 1 1/8in wide by 3/4in deep quirk ogee. It's a high-quality plane made by J&L Denison. The plane has light wear from use but no damage. The blade is perfect. The boxing is flawless. An excellent worker with a highly desirable profile which will require minimal effort to get it into working condition. $45
Excellent Medium Size Quirk Ogee and Bevel Molding Plane
$35
This plane was made by the prolific Philadelphia planemaker John Bell. It cuts a 1in wide by 1/2in deep quirk ogee, a nice medium size version of this extremely versatile profile. The plane has light wear from use but no damage. The blade is long and clean. An excellent plane to put to use. $35
H. Chapin Handled 1 1/4in Nosing Plane
$35
Stanley3/8in no. 720 Socket Chisel
$40
SJ Addis no. 6 1/4in Straight Gouge
$26
Scarce and Excellent H. Taylor no. 44 3/8in Spoon V Tool
$35
Excellent H. Taylor 1/4in no. 40 Bent V Tool
$30
This is a top-quality Sheffield-made H. Taylor carving tool. It's a 1/4in wide bent V tool in excellent condition. The blade is perfectly clean and shows little wear. The handle is excellent, though the ferrule is a little wonky in terms of fit. It's a solid worker in a hard to find profile. $30
Excellent Sheffield-Style Beech Brace
$50
This is a classic Sheffield-style brace. The beech frame is in excellent condition with no cracks. There's a deep scratch near the head that may look like a crack but is not. The head is rosewood. It is free of checks and has a beautiful color. The chuck spring is very tight. The chuck itself is cast brass with an interesting casting flaw- a small void that's easy to spot. It has an overall early look to it, though there's no maker's mark. This type of brace is both beautiful and functional. It holds bits and tools with tapered square shanks. $50
Stanley 6in no. 1 Walnut Infill Try Square
$35
Small Quirk Ogee and Bevel Molding Plane
$28
This plane cuts a 1in wide by 5/8in deep profile. It's a classic quirk ogee and bevel profile, a versatile shape that's among the most common profiles to find. It has moderate wear from use, including a small amount of damage to the sole and boxing right at the toe of the plane. It won't affect use, but it affects the value. The blade is long and clean. The plane is still usable and requires only the normal amount of tuning. It was made by the partnership of Benton and Evans in Rochester, NY in the 1830s. $28
Stanley SW Era no. 102 Pocket Block Plane
$24
Early, Usable Toothing Plane
$50
Unusual Marples no. 24 Sweep 1 1/8in Flat Spoon Gouge
$40
Snell and Atherton Cobblers Heel Shave
$10
Hyde Cobblers Heel Shave
$10
Unusual Stanley no. 68 Rabbeting Spokeshave
$45
Tyzak Mortise and Marking Gauge
$45
Rare Stanley no. 1 3/4 Mahogany Level
$40
Well-Made Brass Trammels
$35
Excellent Stanley no. 32 1/2 One Foot Folding Boxwood Caliper Rule
$35
Lufkin Telescoping Hole Gauge Set
$45
Starrett Radius Gauge Set
$50
Sawyer 6in Divider
$26
I. Sorby 1/2in Boxwood-Handled Paring Gouge
$28
Excellent Ward and Payne Boxwood-Handled 3/8in Gouge
$28
Hearnshaw 3/4in no. 23 Flat Spoon Gouge
$28
Excellent Stanley no. 1093 24in Mahogany Level
$60
This is a "type 11" era level dating to 1910-1918. It's fully brass-bound with a mahogany body. The wood is in excellent condition. The plumb and level vials are both intact. The brass has minimal wear and has not been cleaned- it has a beautiful, honest patina. A great example of a scarce level $60
Stanley no. 72 Dual Beam Marking Gauge
$28
Early English Handsaw
$35
This saw is marked Hill Late Howel, London. There's conflicting information as to when it was made. Based on the design, especially of the handle, I'd say first half of the 19th century for certain. It has a bold die stamp. The blade isn't perfectly straight. The handle is very good . It's a great example of early English sawmaking. $35
Exceptional Ward and Payne Lock Mortise Chisel
$60
This is an absolutely top-quality Sheffield edge tool made by the highly regarded Ward and Payne. It's 1/2in wide and 22+in long. The blade is especially clean and has no pitting on the back. The bevel is decently sharp. The handle is boxwood. It's one of the best examples I've come across. $60
Buck 1/4in Tang Paring Chisel
$28
Hirsch 1/4in no. 14 Carving Gouge
$28
Excelletn C.S. Osborne no. 5 Saddlers Hammer
$45
Starrett 4in no 98 Adjutable Precision Level
$45
Goodell-Pratt no. 20 1-2in Micrometer
$30
Lufkin no. 171 6in Folding Caliper Rule
$25
Starrett no. 440 Micrometer Depth Gauge
$65
E. Preston 10in Rosewood Level
$30
This is a top-quality level made by Preston in Birmingham, England. It's made of rosewood with a brass top plate and feet. The brass has not been polished in any way. The rosewood has minor wear. It looks fantastic and remains perfectly usable with an accurate level vial. An excellent example $30
Large Quirk Ogee and Astragal Molding Plane
$40
This plane was made by Mockridge & Son in Newark, NJ. It cuts a 1 3/4in wide by 1 1/2 deep quirk ogee and astragal, a lovely profile with a lot of curves. The plane looks unused, or at least has no visible wear. The blade also looks unused. There's one flaw- a long, slim chip missing from the short grain along the side of the plane. It's no surprise, given the design, but it's unfortunate nonetheless. Still a usable plane with a lovely profile. $40
Stanley no. 103 Pocket Block Plane
$26
Atkins no. 410 10in Ratchet Bit Brace
$35
Unused Marples Wadge-Arm Plow Plane
$65
This plane has no evidence of use. It's a later Marples machine-made plane. It's unusual in that it's bare beech, never oiled. The original decal is bold and bright. It's probably more of a collector's item or display piece than a working plane, though you could do some final fitting to get it into working condition. $65
Stanley SW Era no. 84 Razor Spokeshave
$55
Early, Hand-Forged 10in Wing Divider
$30
Ward and Payne 1/2in Mortise Chisel
$35
W. Butcher no. 8 Sweep 1/2in Gouge
$26
Plumb 20oz Carpenters Hammer
$22
Excellent Stanley 12oz Carpenters Hammer
$28
Rosewood-Handled Upholsterers Tack Hammer
$20
Well-Made 8in Wing Divider
$20
Early PS&W 6in Outside Wing Caliper
$20
Early, Hand-Forged Quintuple Hinge 6in Compass
$25
Stanley 6in SW Era Try Square
$24
Early, Interesting Molding Plane
$20
This plane has 19th century characteristics but no definite maker's mark. It has a bold "D.L" incuse mark on the toe I can't find in AWP-IV. It's an unusual profile that looks like a miniature coping plane in profile, but that's unlikely the case. It could be a sill drip edge plane. I'm stumped on this one. It's in excellent condition. $20
Early and Unusual English Sash Fillister
$50
This plane was made by Heilds in Nottingham. It's a typical English style fillister with a high level of fit and finish. It's quite unusual though. There is a brass piece screwed to the right side of the depth stop that I'm at a loss to explain. The more unusual feature is the nicker- There's a mortise and boxwood wedge to hold the nicker blade, which is normal. What's weird is that the mortise doesn't extend down into the sole so it's useless. It's not repaired or modified. I'm at a loss. It's still quite pretty, and useful as a rabbet plane. $50
Tiny Buck Brothers 3/16in no. 27 Spoon Gouge
$28
Excellent E. Preston 6in Spirit Level
$25
Excellent Starrett no. 243 Odd-Leg, or Hermaphrodite, Caliper
$15
Massive Sargent no. 3428 Jointer Plane
$80
This is the largest bench plane Sargent made. It's 28in long with a 2 5/8in wide blade. This is an earlier example with the horseshoe lateral, made in the first decade of the 20th century. The plane is in excellent condition, barely used, and with an original length, perfectly clean blade. There is one small flaw- a chip on the sole right at the toe. I've seen a lot of wooden planes with nearly identical chips. I presume it was caused by running the plane into a planing stop. A great plane to put to use if you have extra-long boards to joint. $80
Big Ogee Molding Plane
$20
This plane cuts a 1 3/4in wide by 1in deep ogee. It was made by H.L. Naramore in Cummingotn, MA between 1865-1872. It's a good-looking plane with a decent blade but the mouth is opened up, presumably intentionally. It's not ideal, for sure, but it could still be usable, and it's a nicer larger profile. $20
Massive, Early American 5/8in Socket Mortise Chisel
$30
This chisel was made by J.H. Allen, an edge tool maker listed in the EAIA DAT as working ca. 1850 in Troy, NY. The blade is massive, nearly 7/8in thick where it meets the socket. The back is clean and has no pitting. The handle is usable. It looks pretty bad but it definitely won't come off, and somehow it's incredibly stable. That iron hoop is doing a lot of work keeping it together. You can definitely use it as-is. It's not perfect, just a good worker in an unusually large size $30
Chllenge Eyelet Press no. 1
$45
Starrett no. 56 Toolmakers Surface Gauge
$35
Starrett no. 272B Fillet and Radius Gauge
$30
Starrett no. 575 Screw Thread Micrometer
$25
Greenslade Flat Ovolo Molding Plane
$24
This is a high quality plane made by Greenslade. It cuts a 1/2in wide by 1/4in deep flat ovolo. The plane has light wear. the blade is decent- the back is clean but it needs the usual tuning to get it into working condition. It's a decent, usable plane that cuts a very useful profile $24
Interesting Fulton Patent Hinge Gauge
$28
This gauge is based on Horace Fulton's July 17, 1888 patent. It's clearly stamped with the patent date and name. This is a butt and hinge mortise gauge made of wood with three internal cutters. Interestingly, this basic design is essentially the same as that used in the Stanley 94 nd 95 gauges. It's a very good example with light wear. Unusual and quite scarce. $28
Stout 1/2in Socket Mortise Chisel
$35
This chisel was made for the Bellknap Hardware Co. of Louisville, KY and sold under the "Bluegrass" brand name. I don't know who made it- if I had to guess, I'd say Greenlee. It's 15.5in long overall. The back is especially clean and has no pitting. The handle is excellent. It has a thick blade with a stout socket.It's a nice example that will make a fine worker $35
Moulson Bros. 5/8in Sash Mortise Chisel
$35
This is a top-quality Sheffield edge tool made by Moulson Bros. It has a thick blade and a hooped handle for use with a mallet. It's not as stout as a pigsticker or socket mortise chisel, but it can definitely withstand some abuse. The blade is clean and has no pitting on the back. The handle is excellent. $35
Thos. Appleton 1/4in Side Bead Molding Plane
$30
This plane was made in the mid-late 19th century by Thomas Appleton, who worked in and around Boston. It's clean and sound with no damage and minimal wear. The blade is long and clean. The boxing is excellent- it has little wear and is still dead straight. It's a fine worker in a very desirable small size $30
Rare Chapin-Stephens no. 300 Rosewood Level
$85
This was, by far, the most expensive level C-S made at their Pine Meadow factory outside of Hartford, CT. It's made of dense rosewood. Despite being only 26in long, it weighs 4.5lbs. The wood is in amazing condition, with barely any dings. The problem is that the original lacquer or varnish has yellowed over time and become cloudy. You might consider stripping and polishing it, but it's a rare tool so I'll leave the choice up to you. The brass is nicely patinated and uncleaned. Both vials are intact. It's clearly stamped with the model no. on one end. It's the first example I've seen, and it's a good one. $85
Unmarked Scotch Brace
$25
Early Starrett 8in Inside Transfer Caliper
$25
This is an early example with Fay&Starrett's May 10, 1895 patent.It has minor discoloration but still works perfectly. It has a locking hinge and micro-adjuster. One leg can be unlocked to work around features without losing the setting. $25
Moore and Wright 10in Inside Caliper
$10
6in Outside Calipers
$15
PS&W 6in Wing Caliper
$24
J. Denison 1/4in Side Bead Molding Plane
$28
This is a good, usable plane. It was made by Denison in Saybrook, CT. It has light wear to the boxing at the front from use. Otherwise, it's clean and perfectly usable. The blade is long and clean, free of pitting. It needs the usual tuning to get it sharp, but nothing unexpected. A good solid worker in a very desirable size. $28
Excellent Ward 7/16in Pigsticker Mortise Chisel
$45
W. Butcher 3/8in Paring Gouge
$26
Buck 1/2in Paring Gouge
$26
This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's 13in long with a long, thin blade. It has an inside bevel for paring work. The back is discolored, but has no pitting. The handle is excellent. A nice working example of a sort you can't find made today by any maker. $26
W. Butcher 3/4in Paring Gouge
$26
This is a top-quality Butcher edge tool made in Sheffield. It's 13+in long with a long, thin blade. It has an inside bevel for paring work. The back is discolored, but has no pitting. The bevel needs to be ground and honed, and you'll have a fine worker. The handle is excellent. A nice working example of a sort you can't find made today by any maker. $26
Excellent Surface Gauge
$35
This is an excellent example that still works flawlessly. Believe it or not- It was made for Craftsman. It's either Starrett or a Starrett clone. It's identical to the other 257s I have. It has an 8in spindle with a marking blade on one end. A good, usable example of the best vintage quality. $35
Starrett 272B Fillet or Radius Gauge
$30
Unusual 4in PS&W Compass
$20
Starrett no. 463 Micrometer Head
$24
Unmarked 9in Spirit Level
$28
Unmarked 8in Spirit Level
$28
Matched Pair of 1in Taber Hollow and Round Molding Planes
$40
Exceptional Buck Extra-Thin 1/4in Paring Gouge
$30
This is a long, thin paring chisel with a flexible blade. It has its original apple handle ,which has never been struck with a mallet. It measures 12.5in long overall. The back has zero pitting anywhere.The blade has been lapped and honed- it's ready to use. It's a top-quality American edge tool. $30
Excellent J. Denison Quirk-Ogee-Bevel Molding Plane
$45
This plane cuts a 1in wide by 1/2in deep quirk ogee and bevel profile. It was made by Denison in Saybrook, CT. It's a top-qualtiy American plane. It's seen little use, if any. The plane is crisp, clean and free of wear. The blade is original length and clean where it matters. It'll make a great worker with a minimal amount of effort required to make it usable. It's a lovely, general purpose profile in a desirable small/medium size $45
Craftsman Heavy-Duty Bit Brace
$24
Early Hand-Forged 9in Drawknife
$24
Stanley no. 12 12in SW Era Combination Square
$28
This is a 1920s SW example with Bodmer's Jan 23, 1917 patent date. It works well and remains square. The markings are a bit light but are still legible. The head can be adjusted and even swung around 180 degrees to the other side of the blade. $28
Stanley 8in. Rosewood Bevel Gauge
$22
Interesting 3in Outside Caliper
$20
PS&W 6in Outside Wing Caliper
$25
Early 5in Fay Patent Outside Caliper
$26
This is an early, pre-Starrett example made by CP Fay in Springfield, MA. It's marked with Fay's June 2, 1885 patent. It's clean and still works perfectly. It's an interesting example, and still usable. $26
Starrett no. 585CP 1-2in Screw Thread Micrometer
$35
Early, Hand-Stamped Wire Gauge
$10
Stanley SW Era no. 104 18in Level
$15
Starrett no. 137 2in Standard
$15
Early, Well-Made Drill and Wire Gauge
$20
Stanley no. 95 Butt Gauge
$24
This example is mint in its original box. It's a vastly underappreciated gauge that has a number of uses, well-illustrated in the 1929 catalog. $24
Stanley 6in no. 36 Machinists Level
$28
Excellent Stanley H1207 Small Bench Vise
$25
Starrett 6in Inside Caliper w/ Microadjuster
$28
Starrett no. 360 Universal Protractor
$40
Unusual P.A. Gladwin 3/4in Square Reverse Ogee Molding Plane
$35
Gladwin is a well-documented planemaker and inventor working in both CT and the Boston area throughout the 19th century. This is a well-made plane with an odd profile. It cuts a 3/4in tall by 3/4in wide reverse ogee. It has no fence, which is both a plus and minus. A fence could easily be attached to allow it to run along the edge of a board. It has one small check at the heel right at the step. Otherwise, it's in excellent condition. The blade is original length and clean. The mouth is perfectly tight. A solid working example in an unusual configuration $35
Exceptional Steep Quirk Ovolo Molding Plane
$45
This plane was made between 1829-1849 in Sheffield by Charles Heathcott. It's a top-quality plane in amazing condition. The plane is clean and crisp with no damage and minimal wear. The only flaw is a scuff mark on the bottom of the fence- it's minor but otherwise the plane is perfect. It cuts a quirk ovolo 1in wide by 3/4in deep. It's beautifully made, and about as nice as they come. It's absolutely usable and quite an interesting profile $45
Stanley no 38 1/2 SW Era Machinists Level
$28
Sargent 5/8in Fluting Plane
$24
Excellent J.T. Slocomb 2-3in Micrometer
$15
Buck 1/4in Tang Firmer Chisel
$25
Starrett no. 823 Tubular Inside Micrometer
$40
Stanley 38 1/2 Bench Level
$24
Chapin 7/8in Dado Plane
$35
This is a high quality molding plane made by H. Chapin at the Union Factory outside of Hartford, CT. It's in excellent working condition. The body is straight. The blades are long and clean. The depth stop works perfectly. It's a good user for making dados for larger case and cabinet work. $35
I. Sorby 3/8in Sash Mortise Chisel
$40
This is a classic Sheffield sash mortise chisel. It's much thicker than a standard firmer chisel but not nearly as thick as a "pigsticker" mortise chisel. It's 13.5in long overall. The back has no pitting at all. The handle is in great shape with one small check and a well-made iron ferrule around the bolster. It's perfectly usable and a very useful size. $40
Athol 2 1/2in Inside Caliper
$10
Stanley no. 38 Level
$15
Very Unusual Groves Handsaw
$70
This is a top-quality Sheffield saw made by Groves. It's an earlier example with a die-stamped plate, rounded nose, nib, and one crown stamp. The handle is very unusual. It has brass star decorations let into the handle. There are also circular insets on the top and bottom horns. I presume these conceal some sort of reinforcing bolt (similar to what S&J used) though they could be purely decorative. The insets shimmer like mother of pearl or some sort of iridescent stone or shell. I've never seen anything like it. The plate is decently clean and straight enough to use, but not perfect. The handle has a truncated top horn and some chipping on the bottom horn. It's a unique saw that I believe is something special. $70
Unique Emanuel Andrews Patent Meat/Metal Saw
$45
This saw design was patented April 7, 1885. As far as I know, this is the only known example. I'll add the reference in DATAMP. It's a unique design that uses a "shank and socket" construction method. Th saw is in excellent condition overall. Andrews made saws in Williamsport PA and later worked with Harvey Peace or sold his patents to Peace. $45
Buck Brothers 1/4in Tang Gouge
$25
Thos. Appleton 1 1/4in Double-Iron Nosing Plane
$26
Excellent 3/4in Side Bead Molding Plane
$25
1in American Side Bead Molding Plane
$22
Starrett no. 178-A Radius Gauge
$22
Starrett no. 178-A Radius Gauge
$22
Chapin Stephens no. 133 1 1/4in Double-Iron Nosing Plane
$24
Well-Used Small Flat Ovolo Molding Plane
$25
This is a high quality plane made by Hields in Nottingham, working dates 1830-1881. This plane is in excellent condiiton, but very well-used based on the length of the blade. There's still a decent amount of life left. It cuts a nice little 9/16in wide by 1/4in deep flat ovolo, a useful and desirable profile. $25
Massive Buck Brothers 3/4in Paring Gouge
$30
This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck Brothers in Millbury, MA. It has an unusually long blade. It measures 15.5in long overall. The blade is on the thin side but could be used lightly with a mallet. The working area near the bevel is lapped clean and flat. The bevel is not sharp. It's a rare size, and perfectly usable $30
Starrett no. 228 3-4in Outside Micrometer
$20
Unusually Large Slocomb 4-5in Screw Thread Micrometer
$22
This is the largest screw thread micrometer I've come across. It was made by Slocomb in Providence, RI. It's an earlier example with the Mat 12. 1896 and April 3, 1897 patent dates on the barrel. It's also marked 8-13 P.U.S.S-V which I assume is the type of thread it measures but I can't find anything on that abbreviation. It's in excellent working condition with minimal wear. $22
Brown and Sharpe no. 63 2-3in "Rex" Micrometer
$22
Brown and Sharpe no. 585 Vernier Height Gauge
$65
Excellent 1in Flat Quirk Ogee Molding Plane
$35
This plane was made by Ohio for the Detroit, MI hardware retailer BB&WR Noyes. the plane cuts a 1in wide by 1/2in deep quirk flat ogee. It's in very good condition with minimal wear. The boxing is straight and the mouth is super tight. It has a long, clean blade. It's a good quality plane that is completely usable. $35
Auburn 1in Square Ovolo Molding Plane
$24
Hock Blade for Wooden Spokeshave
$20
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