Tools for Sale

This is the original Stanley pistol-grip sawset, predating the 42X and 42W. This one has some finish loss bit remains in excellent working order. The spring is strong. The plunger and anvil are both clean and free of wear. A solid working example. $25

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

This isn't a rare vise but it's the first I've seen in its original box. The vise is in very good condition overall with some light wear. The box doesn't have and adhesive and folds flat. It could easily be repaired if you want to store the vise in the box. The label is near-perfect. $65

This is a masterfully made awl in brass and zebrawood. I am fairly certain this was an early project made by Ron Bontz at Bontz Saw Works. It's an exquisite tool in excellent condition $65

This is a small 8oz carpenters hammer, ideal for driving small nails at the bench. Its a true carpenter's hammer with long claws that extend down past the eye. It was made by C. Hammond in Philadelphia, PA. The face is clean. The claws are perfect. An ideal worker. $28

This hammer has a lot of character to it and is still completely usable. The faces are decently clean and the handle has no damage despite some wear. A solid worker. $15

This is a pre-Stanley North Brothers Yankee screwdriver. It's in very good condition overall and works perfectly. It comes with the standard flat bit and the hard to find Phillips bit. A useful tool in good working order. $20

This is a well-used example complete with the claws which are frequently broken off. This example has a very light, but distinct mark. The handle is excellent. The bevel is decent with only one chip. A top quality edge tool that could be returned to working order without too much work. $28

I believe this is an adjustable spanner wrench but I'm not positive. It could be a layout tool. I do know that it will work to open the chuck of a Millers Falls no. 2 hand drill chuck,. It's marked Patent August 15, 1892 which is not a valid date in DATAMP. A mystery. $5

This 8x2x1 coarse sharpening stone is in near-new condition. It was made by Normark. It's in its original cedar case. It has no wear or dishing. $20

This saw wrest design was patented Sept 26, 1848 by Abel Stillman. It's a good clean, complete example. $15

This tool is unmarked but resembles the hand vises made by the Lowell Mfg. Co. It has a hollow handle full of implements that can be held in the jaws. It has some discoloration but works well. $24

This hammer was made Dunlap. It's a good quality hammer with a clean face, good claws, and an excellent handle. This small size makes it ideal for driving small nails at the workbench. This is a true carpenters hammer with long, sweeping claws that extend down past the eye. $24

This is a large 12in drawknife made by Greenlee in Rockford, IL. It's usable, but has a mismatched handle and a small bend in one corner of the blade. It has a decently clean back. $20

This looks like a cooper's drawknife. It has a 12in blade and measures 22in long overall. It's marked Albertson, which I am fairly sure is the Albertson who worked in Poughkeepsie, NY. the blade is in great shape- clean and very sharp. The handles are simple and secure. A good, usable drawknife by an early maker. $35

This is an early-looking hand vise with 1 1/2in jaws. It's in good shape and works well. There is a notch filed in the jaws to hold round bits and similar. It's a terribly useful tool for holding bits and blades while grinding and honing. $28

This is a small 24 page booklet published in 1914. It's in good condition with some light wear. It's fully illustrated and has many of Stanley's planes, braces, rules, levels, etc. $24

This is a top quality hammer made by Cheney in Little Falls, NY. it has a clean face and intact claws. The patented nail holding device works well. The handle is excellent, free of damage. Some of the original decal remains. It's a true carpenter's hammer with long, sweeping claws that extend down well past the eye. An excellent worker. $28

A lot of Sargent related collectibles I've accumulated. The collection includes: An unused postcard featuring a view of the New Haven, CT factory. Some sort of folding multi tool that looks like a key. A brass watch fob(?) that imprinted with the Sargent factory and a dealer's name. A letter on 1936 Sargent letterhead. A small pin of a Sargent-marked meat grinder along with a copy of an advert featuring the same, and an original Steel Squares catalog. $15