Tools for Sale

This is the infamous Olson Oct 7. 1884 patent coffin screwdriver. It's job is to drive screws via the spiral shaft. There is no provision for removing screws, which makes sense. This is a good example that works well. $25

This is a vintage example marked "V&B" and 5/8. It has a 5/8in shank. It's been used but still has a lot of life left. $24

This is a top-quality Sheffield edge tool made by Ward. We don't find many of these over here in the US. The blade is decently clean without any major pitting. The bevel is very sharp. The handles are in good shape- one has a check. A solid worker by this most highly respected edge tool maker $40

This is a drawknife made by Swan in Seymour, CT. The patent covers the handle-adjusting screws. Interestingly, this one has two sets of adjustments that allow the handles to be both rotated and folded in for storage. This example has been heavily cleaned at some point. The handles are still in great shape. The locking screws still work well. $35

This fence was made by Stearns in Buffalo, NY. It clamps on to the side of a bench plane to assist with planing accurate angles. This example has minimal wear and zero damage. $50

This fence was made by the Langdon Mitre Box Co. of Northampton, MA. It clamps to the side of a bench plane to assist with planing accurate angles. This example has minimal wear and zero damage. $55

This is a well-made mallet with minimal wear. It weighs 2 3/4lbs. Ideal for hitting big chisels, or anything that needs a whomping. $30

This is a good, usable example made in the 1920s SW era. It has a long, clean blade and minimal wear $45

This is a good, usable example with a long, clean blade. The adjuster work well. The japanning is around 90%. A fine working example of this always desirable spokeshave. $45

This maple mallet weighs about 12oz and has minimal wear. $15

This is a vintage example, barely used. It retails for $35 new today $20

This is a vintage example, barely used. It retails for $65 new today $30

This level stand allows a wooden level to be mounted to a transit or similar. It's a somewhat scarce accessory. It's a good example, free of damage, but missing some nickel. It's also a good way to display a level. $20

This is an unused example. It retails for $35 new today $25

This is an expertly made scraper made from mahogany with an applied boxwood sole. It's essentially the same as a Stanley no 80 in terms of function, but it's quite a lot prettier. It has minimal wear and zero damage. A beautiful tool. $55

This is a high-quality, English-made bench vise made by Woden. It has 3in jaws. It works perfectly and has zero wear. The jaws are unmarked. It would be ideal for fine, detailed work. $45

This is a 1920s SW era example. It's not pretty, but it's usable. It has plenty of blade left. $24

This double-sided stone is in excellent condition with minimal wear. It's 4 1/2in by 1 1/2in. $10

This drill index holds 60 drills from no. 1 to 60. The outside is marked with the drill number and decimal size. The inside has a handy threading chart. $24

This stone, model no JM6, is made to fit the Norton IM313 multi-stone system. It could be used on its own as well. This is an unused example. It retails for $40 new $20

These stones are made to fit the Norton IM313 multi-stone system. They could be used on their own as well. These stones are barely used and are free of damage or wear. They retail for $40 each. $50

This is a near-mint example with 100% original nickel $30

this is a very good example in usable condition. $10

this is a very good example in usable condition. $10

This shave was made in the 1920s SW era. It has some discoloration on the boxwood body but zero damage. The blade is long and clean. It has the original concave design that allows for easy sharpening. It's a perfectly usable example of this desirable shave, not a collector's item $55

This is a barely used Stanley "100 Plus" era hammer. The face is clean. The handle is perfect. It's a true carpenter's nail hammer with long, sweeping claws. A great worker and an ideal size for driving nails at the workbench $28

This is a classic upholsterers hammer. It has a rosewood handle with a hang hole drilled in it. There's no maker's mark. It has moderate wear, still usable. $20

This is a beautiful example with all of the original paint. It was made by the Edward Sibley Mfg. Co of Bennington, VT which the EAIA DAT lists as operating from 1892-1900. It's functionally perfect and looks fantastic. A great display piece that I've enjoyed owning for some time. $45

This drawknife was made for R.W. &C . Biddle, a Philadelphia, PA-based hardware dealer prior to 1865. It had good handles. The blade is decently sharp, but short. It's an interesting, early, and usable drawknife. $24

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

This tiny bench vise has 1 5/8in wide jaws and is in excellent condition with a near-perfect finish. $25

This is an unused blade made by the highly regarded Ron Hock. The blade is 2 5/8in wide and has posts 3 15/16in on center. It's ideal if you intend to make a wooden spokeshave. You can still buy these new today from Lee Valley for $40. $20