Tools for Sale

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's 1/2in wide and 12in long overall. It has a fairly stout blade and a capped handle so it could be used for heavy work with a mallet. There is no pitting on the back. $25

This is a top quality Addis gouge made in the 1890s. It's the deepest sweep spoon gouge in the 3/8in size. The blade is perfectly clean and free of any pitting. It's full length and has a long working life ahead of it. The handle is perfect. $35

This is a top-quality Sheffield edge tool made by I. Sorby. It's a deep no. 19 bent gouge in perfect condition The inside face doesn't have a speck of pitting or discoloration. The handle is perfect. An outstanding worker. $28

This gouge was made by Ward and Paying for Addis in the 1880s. It has a boxwood handle. The blade has some pitting on the inside face, but it's not too bad, definitely usable. $22

This is as deep as they come and in near-mint condition. There isn't a speck of pitting or discoloration on the inside face. The handle is excellent. It's a high quality chisel in perfect working condition $30

This is as deep as they come and in near-mint condition. There isn't a speck of pitting or discoloration on the inside face. The handle is excellent. It's a high quality chisel in perfect working condition $30

This gouge is near-mint, with no pitting or discoloration on the blade. The boxwood handle is perfect. It was made by Ward and Payne for SJ Addis in the 1880s. It's a top-of-the-line tool in perfect condition. $35

This gouge is near-mint, with no pitting or discoloration on the blade. The boxwood handle is perfect. It was made by Ward and Payne for SJ Addis in the 1880s. It's a top-of-the-line tool in perfect condition. $35

This is a top-quality Sheffield edge tool made by the highly respected W. Butcher. It has a clean blade and a very nice mahogany handle. $22

This is an early example dating to around 1912. It's in good working order, operating smoothly with little runout. The chuck works well. The wood handles are in good shape. A good working hand drill. $35

This is an early example in good working order. The blade is free of pitting and has a lot of life left. It's missing about 50% japanning from being used. It's free of damage. A solid worker, not a collector's item. $45

This is a high-quality shave made by Johnson in Newark, NJ. It's made of maple with a brass wear plate in front of the blade. The body has light wear but no damage. The tangs are tight in the body. The blade is excellent- full-length and free of pitting. A solid worker. $30

Four pinch dogs, clearly hand-forged, and all matching. $15

Four pinch dogs, clearly hand-forged, and all matching. $15

This is a pre-1935 example in excellent working order. It has a small bit of discoloration that looks much worse in the photos. $22

This is a nicely decorated wing divider in excellent working condition. It has a tiny maker's mark stamped on one leg that I can't make anything of. A lovely tool in great shape. $28

This plane is the best of the best. It's crisp and clean with nice sharp corners and edges. It saw little wear, if any. The boxing is perfect. The blade is original length, long, clean, and matches the sole. The profile it cuts is a crazy 7/8in wide by 3/4in deep. This plane was made by the Albany, New York planemaker J. Gibson in the first half of the 19th century.It's perfectly usable and just an outstanding plane in every way $50

This plane was made in Providence, RI by J.E. Child who worked from 1850-80. It holds a 1 3/4in tapered single iron at a low angle. The plane has light wear. The blade, made by Moulson Bros. in Sheffield, is in excellent condition. A solid worker. $40

This is a top-quality English edge tool made by the highly regarded S.J. Addis. It has a long, clean blade and a perfect handle. $28

This is a top-quality English edge tool made by Ward and Payne for SJ Addis. The blade needs a quick grind and hone to reestablish the bevel but it's clean and free of pitting. The handle is perfect. $30

This adze is clearly early with a laminated blade. The maker's mark isn't legible. The back of the blade is especially clean. The handle is near-perfect. It's entirely usable. $55

This adze was made by the partnership of Horton and Arnold, documented New York edge tool makers operating from 1853-1865. . It's a beautifully made tool with a laminated blade and nice chamfering around the poll. The back of the blade is especially clean. The handle is near-perfect. It's entirely usable. $65

This divider was made by H. Boker in Germany. It's a classic design and in excellent working order. $25

This example is lightly used. It includes the optional short blade adapter. Retail price is $80.40 new today $65

This is a top-quality micrometer made by B&S in Providence, RI. It is in excellent condition and works perfectly. It is in its original box with all original documentation and the optional 1in standard. $35

This caliper is in near-mint condition in its original wooden case. It works smoothly and has crystal-clear graduations. It can read to .001 with the vernier scale. A top-quality machinists tool made by Starrett in Athol, MA $65

This is a top-quality micrometer made by B&S in Providence, RI. It has the locking lever and "improved" slanted markings on the barrel. It is in near-mint condition and works perfectly. This model can read to .0001 by using the vernier scale. $30

This micrometer is in near-mint condition and works flawlessly. It is in its original wooden case. This model can read to .0001 using the vernier scale. It has a satin chrome finish, which makes it very easy to read. A top quality mic made by Starrett in Athol, MA $30

This is a top-quality micrometer in mint condition. It works perfectly. It can read to .0001 using the vernier scale. $28

This is a top-of-the-line plane made by D. Kimberly in excellent condition. The boxing is crisp. The blade is lapped clean and flat to a mirror finish. If you want a 1/4in bead to use, this is as good as it comes. $40

This is a top quality plane in perfect working order. It was made by Sims of London between 1813 and 1834. It's in excellent condition and has seen little use. The boxing is perfect. The blade is sharp and lapped to a mirror finish. It's as good a worker as you will find and in a hard to find size. $30

This plane was made by. Moseley and Son in London between 1840-60. It's in very good condition despite some light wear. The blade is perfectly clean. There's a tiny chip in front of the mouth at the fillet which won't affect use. It cuts a 3/4in wide by 3/8in deep reverse ogee with a small fillet at the end. An excellent worker in a desirable profile. $35

This plane looks late 18th or very early 19th century to me. The maker's mark was removed, unfortunately. It's in very good condition with light wear. The blade is sharp and lapped to a mirror finish. An excellent working example. $26

This plane was made by SAndusky for Sargent, a New Haven-based hardware and tool dealer. It's in excellent condition, free of damage or wear. The blade is sharp and lapped to a mirror finish. It's an excellent worker ready to use $28

This plane was made by Richard Nelson in London between 1824-1852. It cuts a 1/2in wide by 1/4in deep ovolo, a handy little profile for decorating the edges of smaller work The plane has some light wear but remains in very good working condition. The working area of the blade is lapped clean and flat. It's a good, usable plane with a desirable small profile $30

This plane is roughly 24.5in long and holds a 2 3/8in wide blade. It's in excellent condition with minimal wear, the only apology being a very old, well-done repair to a crack in the tote's loop. The plane has a double iron with a perfectly clean parallel blade. It's a top-quality plane that will make an exceptional worker. $80

This is a later example, but it's in unused condition with some of the original label on the handle. The faces are perfectly free of wear. $20

This is an interesting early Stanley hammer marked "Stanley Nailer" on the head. It has a clean face and good damage-free claws. The hickory handle is especially nice with a thin waist and flare at the base. A very nice hammer for driving nails at the bench. $25

This example has some light discoloration on the head but is otherwise exceptional. The hickory handle has some of the original decal. It has a clean face and good damage-free claws. The hickory handle is especially nice with a thin waist and flare at the base. It is a very nice hammer for driving nails at the bench. $25

This example is exceptionally clean. The hickory handle has no damage or wear. It has a clean face and good damage-free claws. The hickory handle is especially nice with a thin waist and flare at the base. It is a very nice hammer for driving nails at the bench. $25

This is a good usable example. It has a stained blade, but it's straight and free of pitting. The stock is exceptional with a nice crisp mark. $25

This outside caliper was made by PS&W in Southington, CT. It has the early hand-and-hammer trademark. It has some discoloration but it works perfectly. $20

This is a top-quality caliper made by Starrett in Athol, MA. It's in near-mint condition and works perfectly. $24

This is a complete set in near-mint condition . This retails for $237 new from Starrett today. $45

This carving tool was made by Ward and Payne in Sheffield for SJ Addis. It's a top-quality Sheffield edge tool in excellent condition. It was made in the 1880s-1890s based on the logo type study. It has a double-bevel chisel tip. An excellent example to use $24

This carving tool, a tiny, flat spoon gouge with a very unusual profile, was made by Ward and Payne in Sheffield for SJ Addis. It's a top-quality Sheffield edge tool in excellent condition. Based on the logo type study, it was made in the 1880s-1890s. $28

This precision device allows you to connect two rules to make one larger rule. It sounds hinky but it works. It was made by Lufin in Saginaw, MI. $10

This is a near-mint example in perfect working order. It's an especially useful tool for layout work, especially on the lathe. $24

This is a near-mint example in perfect working order. It has a split quick-adjust nut. A top quality machinists tool made by Starrett in Athol, MA $22

This is a high-quality flat-leg divider made by the Mass. Tool Co. of Greenfield, MA. It's in excellent working order. It's a useful size for laying out small dovetails. $25

This is a near-mint example in perfect working order. It has a split quick-adjust nut. A top quality machinists tool made by Starrett in Athol, MA $24

This looks like a craftsman-made trammel set, well-done and in excellent condition. It's designed to use 1/4in round bar as a beam. $28

This was Starrett's top-of-the-line mic. It has a cut-away frame, ratchet stop, and locking ring. Using the vernier scale, it can read to .0001. It's a super-clean example in perfect working order. $30

This is a top-quality Sheffield edge tool made by Ward and Payne for SJ Addis. According to the logo type study, it likely dates to the 1880s-1890s. It has a long blade with zero pitting on the inside face. The handle is a bit oddly shaped but very well done and in perfect condition. It is an exceptional working tool of the best quality. $30

This is a top-quality Sheffield edge tool made by Ward and Payne for SJ Addis. According to the logo type study, it likely dates to the 1890s. It has a long blade with zero pitting on the inside face. The handle is made of boxwood and in perfect condition. It is an exceptional working tool of the best quality and an exceptionally rare size. $35

This gouge was made by C.T. Skelton in Sheffield. It has a long clean blade with little wear and no pitting. The boxwood handle is perfect. A fine working example $30

This is a vintage example in good, usable condition. The blade is clean and decently sharp. The boxwood handle is perfect. $25

This is a thin, fine carving gouge with an inside bevel. The blade is clean and free of pitting. The bevel is quite sharp. It has a boxwood handle that has aged to a deep gold color. A high quality Sheffield edge tool in excellent working condition $28

This plane was made by Sims of London between 1813 and 1834. It's in excellent condition and has seen little use. The boxing is perfect. The blade is clean. An outstanding worker in a medium/large size $24

This plane is in outstanding condition, barely used. The corners and edges are crisp and sharp. The boxing is perfect. The blade is clean. It was made by Richard and Charles Carter in Troy, NY in 1847-48. It's about as nice as they come. $26

This is a top-quality machinists micrometer made by B&S in Providence, RI. This model can read to .0001 using the vernier scale. It has a ratchet stop and locking ring. It's in excellent condition and works perfectly. $30

This is a mint example made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It's in its original mahogany case with all three rods. It can measure depth 0-3in. An exceptional example of the best quality. $60

This is a top-quality Mitutoyo mic in excellent working order. It's graduated to read to .001. It has a locking lever and friction stop. It's in its original case with the adjusting wrench. You can buy it new today for around $120. $35

This is a top-quality tape measure made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It has the new "improved" woven metallic tape. It's in near-mint condition in its original box with the original documentation. $30

This is a top quality machinists caliper made by B&S in Providence, RI. It's in exceptional condition and works perfectly. It's a really handy layout tool for machinists work. $25

This plane was made by Henry G. White in Philadelphia. Henry was the orphaned son of George white and the nephew of the more famous Israel White. This plane has lignum boxing which is unusual outside of the Philadelphia area. It cuts a 1 34in wide by 5/8in deep quirk ogee and bevel- a lovely profile. The plane is clean and crisp and shows only light wear. The blade looks factory-fresh. An outstanding example that could definitely be used. $50

This is a simple Atkins "Sheffield Saw Works" 10in backsaw. It has a perfectly clean, straight blade which is 2 1/4in deep under the steel spine. The handle is excellent. The teeth are in good shape but not sharp. It's nothing special, just a solid worker. $28

This is one is for the axe collectors. It's one of the least common and most desirable axes in the Plumb lineup. The story behind the cedar axe is well-documented. Plumb appears to have picked up the pattern in the 1930s. It is a specialized lightweight axe intended for cutting through the tough scrubby cedars in the Texas wilds. This example has seen little use. The bit has evidence of being honed a few times and the handle has some wear at the usual spot from missed strikes. The stamp is crystal clear. The handle is original. It has a tight check at the rear and the afore mentioned wear, both of which are clearly shown in the photos. It's a rare opportunity to acquire a nice example complete with its original handle. $275

This is pretty much a "vintage" Lie-Nielsen plane likely dating to the mid-1990s. It has the original instruction sheet which was signed by Tom Lie-Nielsen himself. It's in excellent condition overall with little evidence of use. The bronze body has developed a lovely patina. The cherry knob is a deep red. A gorgeous example of this awesome plane. It retails for $450 new today but has been out of stock for some time with no estimate of when production will begin again. $350

This is an iconic, unique tool that is at once both easily recognizable and extremely hard to find. It is based on Richardson's April 14, 1885 patent. The idea is that the saw plate is less likely to heat during use, bind, or bend. I've only seen a two or three of these in 20+ years of collecting saws. This one has a near-perfect apple handle. The plate is dark with patina but the area around the etch has been cleaned and much of the language touting the saw's benefits is legible. A very rare chance to get one of these highly desirable saws for your collection. $395

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. Its inside face is clean and free of pitting, and the handle is in excellent condition. It is a solid worker. $24

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. Its inside face is clean and free of pitting, and the handle is in excellent condition. It is a solid worker. $24

This high-quality chisel was made by DR Barton in Rochester, NY. The back of the blade is clean and flat. The handle is in good shape. It's a good solid worker $22

This plane was made by Richard Nelson in London between 1824-1852. It cuts a small 3/8in bead, which is ideal for case and cabinet work. This is a high-quality British slipped side bead plane in excellent working order. The blade is clean. The boxing is dead straight. An excellent worker. $30

This plane has no maker's mark, just owner's marks. It looks early 20th century British to me, maybe Marples. It's decent quality, usable but nowhere near the peak of British quality. It has a decent blade with plenty of life left. It's a decent, usable plane but straight rabbet planes aren't common. $28

This hammer was made for the Bellknap Hardware Co. of Louisville, KY and sold under the Blue Grass brand. It looks like a bricklayer's hammer, but the head is small and only 12oz. It's in excellent condition with no wear and a perfect handle. $28

This plane fits somewhere between a smoother and a scrub based on the size. The blade is only 1 5/8in wide. It's a tapered, laminated single iron made by Goldenberg. The plane was made by John Weiss and Sohn in Germany. It just needs a slight camber ground on the blade, and it will make an excellent scrub plane. $30

This is a true socket mortise chisel made by TH Witherby. It has a thick, laminated blade and a stout hooped handle. The back is lapped clean and flat at the working area. It's absolutely usable chisel made by this highly respected maker. $40

This is a top quality mic made by B&S in Providence, RI. This model has a ratchet stop and locking ring. It has minor discoloration and works perfectly. $24

This plane has light wear but no damage. The boxing is straight. The blade is clean. It's a solid worker in a useful size for case and cabinet work. $26

This is a high-quality plane in excellent condition. It's clean, crisp, and has perfect boxing. The blade has zero pitting and looks barely used. There's a maker's mark that I can't read. It will make an excellent worker. $24

This is a top-quality machinists tool made by B&S in Providence, RI. This model can measure to .0001in with the use of the vernier scale on the sleeve. It has some discoloration but still works $24

This is a top-quality machinists tool made by B&S in Providence, RI. This example has some light finish loss but still works perfectly. It's fitted with a ratchet stop which works smoothly. $24

This is a high-quality micrometer in excellent working order. It was made for Craftsman and has the "DC" maker code. I have conflicting information on this one. It could have been made by Mitutoyo or Central Tool Co. Either way, it's an inexpensive high-precision micrometer with a ratchet stop. $20

This plane was made in London by Buck & Co., predecessor to Buck and Hickman. This example has the 281 Whitechapel address which dates to 1842-1893. It's a high quality plane in excellent working order. The boxing is perfect. The blade is long and clean. It's an excellent worker in a useful medium size. $26

This plane was made by Simms of London between 1813 and 1834. It's in excellent condition but it's seen a lot of use. The blade is on the short side and the wedge has minor wear from a hammer. Otherwise, it's crisp, clean, and in excellent working order. It's a useful 1/2in size for case and cabinet work. $24

This plane was made by the Blum Tool Co. of Walnut, IA. The plane has an innovative frog design that is unique to this maker. This is their no. 5 jack plane equipped with an A2 blade. It includes an additional blade and the sharpening jig. Retail price is $340 new today. $290

This mortise chisel was made by the highly esteemed W. Butcher in Sheffield. It's 15.5in long overall. It has a thick, laminated blade with a clean back, free of pitting. The handle has some light wear and is perfectly usable. It's a rare chance to get a mortise chisel by this highly desirable maker. $45

This is a huge socket chisel with a stout blade. It measures 16in long overall. It has a clean blade, free of pitting on the back. The oversized socket handle is in excellent condition with minimal wear. It was made by Pliny Merrill in Hinsdale, NH likely between 1844-1869. The Merrills were a tool making dynasty for nearly a century in and around the New Hampshire area. CE Jennings eventually acquired the brand through mergers ca. 1901 and sold some chisels under the Merrill name but this is an early example, definitely predating Jennings. It's a great American edge tool $45

This is a top quality mic made by B&S in Providence, RI. It has some light discoloration but still works perfectly. It even zeros accurately. This model has the ratchet stop. An excellent precision tool. $25

This is a top quality English gouge in near-new condition. It shows no signs of being used. It would cost around $44 new today. $28

This is a top quality English gouge in near-new condition. It shows no signs of being used. It would cost around $44 new today. $28

This plane has some interesting design aspects that make me think it may be user-made. It cuts a 2in wide by 1in deep reverse ogee. It has a massive blade which is clean and appears to be recently honed. The plane has some wear but is still usable. $25

This mark is recorded in Eliot's Guide to American Wooden Planes V. This is almost certainly the example described in the book. It's marked TILDEN which Eliot attributes to possibly John Tilden, a cabinetmaker in Bridgewater, MA ca. 1800-1820. The plane has the distinct appearance of a late 18th or early 19th century plane, especially it was made in a rural area that wasn't keeping up with modern planemaking fashion trends. It has heavy round chamfers, relativly short arms, and blunted arms, all of which are seen on 18th century planes. The plane sis til in good working order, showing only some light wear. One wedge has had its finial chipped off, but still works well. The depth stop is still fully functional. A nice early plane . $65

This plane was made by the Saybrook, CT planemaker John Denison in the mid-19th century. The plane has night wear but no damage. The blade is in great shape. It's a perfectly usable plane in a larger size. $15

This is a top quality Sheffield chisel made by Marples. It has a nice boxwood handle and a long, clean blade.The handle is pefect. $26

This is a somewhat hard to find Stanley layout tool made between about 1931-1942. It's a very clean example with most original nickel plating. It has an unusual T shaped casts handle not found on other squares. An interesting tool in great shape. $30

This is an especially clean chisel with a custom-made handle and not a speck of pitting. It has a nice custom-made leather sheath. It's a top quality Sheffield-made edge tool. $24

This is a top quality machinists caliper made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It's in mint condition and works perfectly. $22

This is a typical Ohio plane, not the best quality but it'll work, especially if you choose the right stock. It cuts a small 1/4in bead, a very popular profile. It has some light wear but nothing that will prevent it from working. the blade is especially clean. A solid worker, nothing collectible at all. $24

This is a super cool, hand-forged corner chisel made of iron with a forge-welded steel business end. It's unmarked and well made. It could be made usable again without too much work.. it doesn't have a lot of pitting on the back. It looks very similar to the forged corner chisel I listed at the same time, though without maker's marks I can't prove they were made by the same smith. I think it has a great look to it and is definitely something unique. $24

This is an early, clearly hand-forged, farrier's buttress. It has an early repair to the handle but still looks great. I presume it's usable but I have no way of testing it. $15

This is a top quality machinists caliper made by Starrett in Athol, MA. It's especially clean and works perfectly. $20

This chisel was made by Dunlap and Madeira which is documented in the EAIA DAT as working ca. 1831-33 in Chambersburg, PA. This chisel is 24in long overall. The blade is incredibly long and surprisingly thin considering the length. It's also especially clean without a speck of pitting on the back. I'm sure it was made for some specific purpose but I can't tell you what that purpose was. It's certainly interesting. $45

This is a Scioto Works plane made by Ohio. It's a decent quality plane that's usable but has some wear. The boxing is still straight if a bit worn. The blade is long and clean, free of pitting. It's a very desirable size and should be a good worker once tuned up. $26

Millers Falls continued to make excellent quality machinists tools after they merged with Goodell-Pratt ca. 1935. This is an excellent example of their work in near-mint condition. $22

This mic measures 1 7/8in to 2 7/8in. It's in new condition in its original box with all of the original documentation. This would cost somewhere near $300 to buy new today $50

This is a simple, forged compass in good working order. The points need sharpening if you intend to use it. $24

This is the hard to find 0-1/2 in size made by B&S in Providence, RI. It works perfectly and has just a bit of discoloration. The ratchet stop works well. $30

This is an excellent example that works perfectly. It was made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. $20

This was made by Keuffel & Esser Co in Hoboken, NY. It is intended to hold steel tapes to aid in pulling them taut in use. It's a top quality tool, if a bit esoteric, in exceptional condition $24

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