Tools for Sale

This is a mid-1880s example which predates the introduction of the lateral adjuster. It's clean and free of damage, though the mouth is open wider than original. The blade is original. It's near full length and clean on the back, free of pitting. Both the knob and tote are free from damage. A solid worker from an early era. $45

This plane is a ca. 1900 example. The body has no damage. The original japanning is 95% or so. The tote does have a very tight glue repair that I can't break by hand. The adjusters on the frog work well. It comes equipped with a Hock O1 blade which retails for $49 on its own. This one will be a great worker, not a collector's item. $180

Made by sargent in New Haven, CT, the model 409 is equivalent to the Stanley no. 4 in terms of size and design. This one has the "type 4" logo which dates to the 191-1942 era. It has a fully milled frog and the standard 1/8in thick blade which Sargent offered on their planes. This example has seen some use but remains in excellent working order. The body and blade are both clean and free of pitting. The frog adjusters are tight and accurate. The knob and tote are free of damage with just a bit of varnish loss/crazing to apologize for. An all around great worker. $55

This is the Ohio version of the Stanley no. 7. It's 22in long with a 2 3/8in wide blade. Ohio planes aren't quite the same quality as Stanley in my opinion, but they work. The one really nice thing about Ohio planes is the thick tapered iron, similar to the blade you'd find in a wooden bench plane. This example is in good, usable condition. It has some discoloration but no damage. The knob and tote are missing some of their rosewood-like finish, but the wood underneath is in good shape. The blade is in especially nice condition retaining all of its original length and completely free of pitting. A solid worker if you like Ohio planes. $100

This plane has some light discoloration and scratching from use. The tote has a tight repaired crack as shown in the photos. Retail price is $300 new. $200

This is the infamous "faucet handle" bench plane made by the Birmingham Plane Mfg. Co. of Derby, CT (formerly called Birmingham). The design was patented Nov 7, 1893 by Oliver Hayworth. The distinctive feature is the blade adjuster which uses a spoked handle, similar to an outdoor faucet handle, rather than a wheel. This example is all original and in good condition. There is no damage to the cast pieces. The blade is original and in great shape. The sole has some light wear. The tote, which has a unique shape, is original and only has a chip out of the horn as apology. It's a very rare plane. $175

This is an absolutely gorgeous, absolutely usable patternmaker's router plane made by the PNTC and given away as a favor to attendees of the 2002 "Best in the West" show. Only 261 of these were made and just a few have shown up in the tool market. The photos hardly do it justice. The base is made of silicon bronze, the handles and base are rosewood. The blade is tempered tool steel, absolutely usable. It's in mint condition in its original box. $200