Tools for Sale

This is a classic hand-forged 5 1/2in compass. It's very well-made and nicely decorated with file work. It still works perfectly. The hinge is tight and accurate. It's a fine working tool and quite lovely as well. $40

The design for this gauge was patented by Lucius Barrett on Jun 12, 1888It's an early example marked with the patent date on the head. It has most of the original nickel and two good cutters. It's a very useful gauge in great shape. $40

This is an excellent working example made by Starrett in Athol, MA. It has a bit of patina on it. It works perfectly. An ideal tool for layout or design $28

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

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

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

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