Tools for Sale

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

This is a classic European-style polled cooper's adze. It's a lot lighter than it looks- the 4 1/2in wide blade is thin and fine. It's in great shape and looks fantastic. It's unmarked and looks hand-forged $75

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

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

This is a clean, usable example dating to the 1920s SW era. It has a long, clean blade. There is a fence bisecting the sole- it's well done and looks original to me. This is the second or third I've seen like this. Though it's not documented, I believe this to be original. $45

This is probably the best vintage honing guide out there. It's top-quality and can hold a 2 5/8in wide plane blade. This example is in excellent condition, in its original box, with the original instructions. $50

This is an excellent example with no wear. Osborne still makes these today. They retail for $178 new. It's vintage, but as nice as they come. $45

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 top quality Plumb hammer made in Philadelphia. The handle is perfect. The face is clean. One saw has a small chip as shown. It's a true carpenter's nail hammer with long, sweeping claws. A great worker. $22

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 big old Stanley hammer with a 2lb head. It has minimal wear and an excellent handle. $24

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 adjustable wrench was patented Sept 7, 1897. It was branded for the International Harvester Co. It has some wear, but no damage. It still works well. $24

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 is a 1920s SW era example. The vials are intact and accurate. It has moderate wear. Not the best I've seen, but perfectly functional. $15

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