Tools for Sale

This is an especially clean example with only one small flaw- an etched-out former owner's mark. Otherwise it's a top quality rule in perfect working order $28

This is a top quality precision machinists tool made by B&S in Providence, RI. It's in good working order, complete with all five rods and in its original case. $35

This is an oddball half-inch size in excellent working order. It works smoothly and has both a ratchet stop and locking nut. It's in its original wooden case. A top quality Machinists instrument made by Starrett in Athol, MA $30

This is a decently clean example complete with feeler gauges, taper gauge, rule, wire gauge, etc. It retails for $225 new from Starrett today $35

This is a nice clean example in perfect working order. It doesn't get a lot of respect, but it's a useful, inexpensive layout tool. $10

This is an excellent example with perfect wood and just a bit of discoloration on the brass caliper. $20

This is a top quality machinists tool made by Starrett in Athol, MA. It's clean and free of wear. It works pefectly. $24

This rule is in unused condition in its original paper sleeve and original box. A great Lufkin artifact. $25

This is a good clean example with nice tight hinges. It's fully brass-bound. There is light discoloration on the outside faces. The inside are perfect. A nice example of this always desirable rule. $30

These 6in levels were marketed as oil burner levels in the catalogs, but they are also good general purpose levels. This one is in very good condition overall with some discoloration on the nickel-plated top plate. $15

This example is in excellent condition overall. It dates to 1904-1910 based on the logo and patent dates. The rosewood stock has no wear and nice crisp, sharp corners. The blade has all of its original bluing. It works perfectly. About as nice as they come. $28

This example is in excellent condition overall. It dates to 1904-1910 based on the logo and patent dates. It is in very good condition overall with only the lightest wear. It has a stunning rosewood stock. It works pefectly. $26

This level has a label under the vial indicating the design is patent pending. Looking at other examples, it was patented July 19, 1853 by S.J. Sherman in New York. There is some light japanning loss. Early and interesting. $24

This is the Lufkin equivalent of the Stanley no. 36. It was made in Saginaw, MI. It has somewhat faint markings but is still usable. A high quality caliper rule. $15

This is a high quality 3in outside caliper made by G-P prior to 1935 or so. It works perfectly. $15

This is an early caliper with the June 2, 1885 patent date on one leg. The one flaw is an owner's initials. Otherwise it's in excellent condition and works perfectly. $15

This is an unmarked example which was clearly made by Stanley. It works perfectly. $15

This is a simple, well-made bevel gauge with a brass blade and a very tight hinge. It appears quite early to my eye. $15

This level was made by Chapin-Stephens in Pine Meadows, CT. It's a 28in cherry level with brass ends and pop-up sights at each ends. The brass sights are held in place with springs which are released by pressing buttons on the side of the level. Both the plumb and level vials are intact. It's in very good condition overall with light wear. It's a really nice example of this scarce level $50

This is an unmarked rosewood bevel gauge in good, usable condition. Nothing special, just a nice worker. $15

This is a top quality machinists tool made by Starrett in Athol, MA. It's in excellent condition and in perfect working order. $28

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

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

This is an especially well made machinists micrometer with no maker's mark I can see. It's in excellent condition with full nickel plating and in perfect working order. $24

This is an early example, clearly hand-forged. It's in good, usable condition. The hinge is still tight. It's unmarked, and clearly quite early. $30

This is a craftsman-made mahogany level with a brass top plate. The ends are nicely decorated. The mahogany body is very nice. A cute little level that works well. $22

This is a new, unused taper gauge in its original packaging. The box was never opened- the label is still intact. It retails for $140 new from resellers, $157 from Starrett direct. $35

This is a well-made mahogany level with brass feet and a brass top plate marked "warranted correct". There is no maker's mark I can see. It's a very pretty little level in excellent condition. $22

This is a beautiful little level with no maker's mark I can see. It has brass end caps. The mahogany stock is in excellent condition with only light wear. A beautiful little level $24

This level was made by Mayes Bros. in Port Austin, MI prior to 1957. It has some light discoloration on the top plates, but is otherwise in excellent condition. $24

The more I use zig-zag rules the more I like them. This is an excellent example in perfect working order $10

This small, unmarked example is in excellent condition and looks fantastic. $15

This is a beast of a square with a thick steel blade and what appears to be a cast iron stock. It's nickel plated and unmarked. The stock has the "handy" holds which usually indicates Stanley but this one may not be. It clearly has some age to it and remains straight and square. $15

This rule was made by Evnas in Elizabeth, NJ. It's clean and in excellent condition. $20

This is a good, usable rule with good hinges and all three alignment pins so it stays folded when not in use. It has clean scales and good hinges. A solid worker $24

This is an excellent example with no flaws. It's made of deep red cherry with some exceptional ray fleck on the quartered faces. $28

This is a good, usable example with some light wear from use. The vials are intact. The brass end caps have protected it from damage. $22

This is a rather ugly, but very well-made outside caliper. It's early and forged. It works perfectly. $15

This is an ugly piece of work but it operates perfectly. $10

This is a super clean and crisp example made in the 1920s SW era. It has no wear or damage. The level vial is intact. A great example. $26

This is a 1920s example in excellent condition. It has a clean, square blade and all original paint on the stock. $26

These appear to be door hinge levels. They are in good shape with intact level vials. They are completely unmarked. I can't find these mentioned in any reference. $15

This is an especially clean example in perfect working order. $26

This is a modern-looking trammel set with a 14in beam. It works well and will do the job. $10

This unmarked gauge looks like an early Stanley to me. It has a lovely rosewood stock and still works perfectly. A nice worker and an ideal size for bench work. $25

This is an oddball 6ft zig-zag rule made by Stanley and sold under the Victor name. It's in very good condition and works perfectly. $5

This 8in bevel gauge is in excellent condition and has all of its original paint. It's a somewhat scarce example in top condition. It works perfectly. $15

This unmarked gauge is in very good condition and works perfectly. It's a very useful general purpose size, and a good looking tool as well. $15

This is a 1920s SW Era. The blade has some pitting but the gauge is otherwise excellent. The rosewood stock is perfect. It locks well and operates perfectly. A nice example in a useful size $26

This is the "type 1" Stanley 36G grooved plumb and level. It probably dates to right around 1896 or so based on the patents and label It is in mint condition in its original box. The box has a good label and only light wear. All of the corners are good. This is as nice as they come. $75

This is a decent, usable example. It's not the cleanest but it's square $15

This is a top quality machinists caliper made by B&S in Providence, RI. It's in near-mint condition and works perfectly $22

This square was made by Marples in Sheffield. It's in excellent condition with only minor discoloration on the blade. Almost all of the original bluing remains. $26

This is a new, unused example in its original box. This is a Starrett 436P 0-1/2in .001 grad micrometer head which retails for $106 new from Starrett today. $20