Tools for Sale

This is an early example made by Fray and Pigg in Bridgeport, CT. It has an 8in swing and is in perfectly usable condition. The chuck has no wear. The pad works smoothly. It's a nearly indestructible brace capable of almost any job. $35

This odd brace was made by Millers Falls based on Stephen McClellan's June 8, 1897 and June 29, 1897 patents. This example has both patent dates stamped on the crank arm. It's an interesting design that allows the brace to work into corners and other tight spaces.. It's mechanically perfect. It works smoothly and has minimal wear. It has much of the original red paint, black japanning, and nickel plating. The rosewood handles are in great shape. It's a hard brace to find, especially in as good a condition as this one. $115

This is a cute litle adjustable wrench, 4 1/4in long when closed. It's perfectly usable. It was made by B&S in Hartford, CT $24

This is an original backsaw made by Simonds specifically for the no. 16 1/2 mitre box. it has a full etch on the plate, indicating it was made for Millers Falls. The plate is straight and free of pitting. The teeth are all in good shape and decently sharp. The handle is perfect. It's absolutely usable. The 16 1/2, and the similar 15 1/2 are miniature mitre boxes that are popular but hard to find. They require unique small backsaws, like this one, which are even harder to find. This one is 2in deep so it was originally sold with a 16 1/2. It may work with a 15 1/2 as well but might require a baseboard to make up for the 1/4in shorter plate. A true rarity, one of only a handful I've seen in 25 years. $125

This example dates to the 1880s. It's barely used, measuring 2 1/4in deep at the toe. The blade is straight and the teeth are quite sharp- it cuts deently as-is but could probably use a touch-up filing. The etch is visible. The plate does have pitting, but it's scattered and not terribly. The handle is excellent. It's a solid working saw in one of the best general purpose configurations. $50

This is an EC Stearns jointer fence made in Syracuse, NY. It clamps to the plane's side to help keep the plane at a specific angle. This isn't terribly helpful for keeping it at 90- that's pretty easy. The real use case for this is planing to an unusual angle. It's a good, usable example with light discoloration but no damage. $45

This is a high quality shave made by Wm. Johnson in Newark, NJ. It's made of maple with a brass wear plate in front of the blade. The blade itself is original length and has no pitting. It has some light discoloration, the only flaw. An excellent worker if you like wooden spokeshave $35

This hatchet was made by Plumb in Philadelphia and marked for the Boy Scouts of America. It has a perfect handle and decently clean poll. The bevel needs a quick grind and hone. It's a useful small size for all sorts of work $30

This is a Traut patent no. 92 marking gauge in complete and excellent condition. The design was patented August 23, 1892. This example has exceptional rosewood, nicely patinated brass, and no wear or damage. It has the original marking blade that slides under the head- a frequently missing piece. These are uncommon guages and very rare to find complete and in this condition. $60

This is a "type 11" plane, all complete and original. It's in exceptional condition, clean and crisp, free of wear or damage. The knob and tote are both excellent. The tote has outstanding grain and color. It has its original blade, which is near its original length and very clean. The original japanning is better than 95%. It's a great example, ready to be put to use $225

This is the cleanest example I've seen. It has a nice crisp etch and a perfect handle with the original price label still attached. $65

This is a top quality American edge tool made by Buck Brothers in Millbury, MA. It has a long, thin blade with a lot of flex. The inside bevel is used for paring work by hand only. The druitwood handle is perfect. The blade has zero pitting or discoloraiton. It measures 11.5in long overall. It's very sharp and as nice as they come $32

This is a top-quality edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's a crank-neck patternmaker's chisel with an inside bevel for paring work. The blade is especially clean, free of pitting, and has a sharp bevel. This example has the deep sweep of the three Buck offered. The fruitwood handle is in excellent condition, noting an owner's initials. It's an outstanding working example of this sort of gouge- not made by any modern maker today at any price $35

This is a top-quality edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's a crank-neck patternmaker's chisel with an inside bevel for paring work. The blade is especially clean, free of pitting, and has a sharp bevel. This example has the deep sweep of the three Buck offered. It's 13.5in long overall. The fruitwood handle is in excellent condition, noting an owner's initials. It's an outstanding working example of this sort of gouge- not made by any modern maker today at any price $35

This bit is new in its original point of sale display. It has both jaws and can bore holed from 7/8in to 3in diameter. It can bore odd size holes with ease and is ideal for larger holes where a dedicated auger bit may not be available. $28

This is a 1920s SW era cabinet scraper in excellent working condition. It has its original blade which has plenty of length left and a clear logo. The japanning is 95% or better, noting a red paint splotch. It's a solid working example of this very useful cabinet scraper $40

This is an excellent exmaple with all original finish and a long, clean blade that appears unused. It's Stanley's most popular spokeshave that was made for over a century. It's a great general purpose shave, easy to setup and use. $30

This is a near-mint example in perfect working order. $20

This is the first version of the no. 20 try square. It has a lead infill marked "pat app" It has almost all japanning on the recessed stock. The blade is decently clean, straight and square. A useful square, and quite early. $24

This is a good, usable example, free of damage with a long clean blade. It's all original. The removable side plate has Traut's Nov. 6 1894 patent date. The japanning is 90% or better. The lever adjuster works well- the slots and teeth are not worn out. $115

This is an exceptional example in near-mint condition. $22

This is a stout tang chisel made by Peck, Stow, and Wilcox in Southington, CT. It has a hooped handle and a thick blade. It's 11in long overall with an outside bevel. It has minor discoloration on the inside face but no pitting. A good worker $24

This is a high-quality gouge made by the C.E. Jennings Co. and sold under the New Haven Edge Tool Co. name. It's 13+in long, has an exceptional handle, and an especially clean blade. There is no pitting on the inside face. It will be easy to get it sharp and working well. $26

This gouge was made by Addis in Sheffield in the 1890s based on the type study. It's clean and free of damage or wear- an exceptional edge tool $28

This is a top quality edge tool made by Ward and Payne for SJ Addis in the late 1800s. It's sharpened with inside bevels which is uncommon. It's in very good condition with light wear- perfectly usable. A very desirable size and profile to use. $35

This is a high quality Sheffield edge tool made by Herring. It's a tiny 1/8in with a super-deep no. 11 sweep. The inside face has zero pitting. It badly needs to be ground but won't take much effort at all to have it in perfect working condition. A rare profile to find in this size. $28

This is a Top quality Sheffield edge tool made by Ward and Payne for SJ Addis. It's a tiny 1/8in with a super-deep no. 11 sweep. The inside face has zero pitting. It just needs to be honed sharp to have it in perfect working condition. A rare profile to find in this size. $28

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck Brothers in Millbury, MA. It has a perfect blade- full length and completely free of pitting. The handle has a partial decal from a Chicago hardware store that specialized in patternmaker's tools which is an interesting little tidbit. An exceptional worker of the best quality. $30

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck Brothers in Millbury, MA. It has a perfect blade- full length and completely free of pitting. The handle has a partial decal from a Chicago hardware store that specialized in patternmaker's tools which is an interesting little tidbit. An exceptional worker of the best quality. $30

This is a top quality Sheffield edge tool made by W. Marples. It is in exceptional condition. There is zero pitting on the inside faces. The handle is perfect. An ideal worker in this very desirable profile. $30

This is a top quality edge tool made by I. Sorby in Sheffield. It's seen little use and has a perfect blade and handle. About as nice as vintage gouges come. $30

This is a top quality SJ Addis tool made in the 1890s as per the type study. It's a single-bevel flat carving chisel with a blade that looks factory-new. An especially nice worker. $26

This is a top quality SJ Addis tool made in the 1890s by Ward and Payne. It has a lovely boxwood handle and a perfect blade. There is no pitting or discoloration on the inside face, and it's full-length. An exceptional worker. $35

This is a high quality Sheffield edge tool made by Herring Bros. It needs a quick grind to establish the bevel, but is otherwise flawless. $28

Five micrometers- four Starrett and one Brown and Sharpe. Sizes from zero to 5in inclusive. All are in excellent working order. There is some light wear and finish loss but the barrels and graduations are easy to read. A good working set of the best quality $65

This is an excellent example in perfect working order. It's top vintage Starrett quality made in Athol, MA. $24

This is a very good example in perfectly usable condition. It sells new today for around $100. This is top vintage Starrett quality. $28

This plane was made by the Taber Plane Co. of New Bedford, MA. It cuts a useful 1/2in bead, a general purpose size well suited for case and cabinet work. The boxing is perfect. The blade has plenty of life left and no pitting near the working area. A solid worker in a useful, but common, size $24

This plane was made by the partnership of Hills and Winship in New Bedford, MA between 1869-1873. It's in very good condition with some light wear. It has a long, clean blade. This plane cuts a complete 180 round-over on 1in stock. It's in good, usable conditon $24

This is the Millers Falls version of the Stanley4. It has a clean body with perfect japanning. The blade is factory-new length and especially clean. The knob and tote are perfect. It's a top quality plane in exceptional working condition $60

This plane is a "type 9" made between 1902-1907. It has a slightly later SW era blade which is in exceptional condition- factory new length with zero pitting. The knob and tote are perfect. The sides are decently clean, noting a punched owner's mark on both sides. All adjusters work well. It's just a solid working example not a collector's item. $60

The D-95 is not a popular saw, and for good reason. The handles are terribly ugly. The plates, however, are excellent quality making these bargain workers. This is an especially clean example with a straight plate that's seen little use. All teeth are in good shape but it's not terribly sharp. $30

This shave is unmarked. It's 10 1/2in long with a 2in wide blade. The blade is especially clean with zero pitting. The tangs are tight in the body. It's a good solid worker $28

This is a pre-Stanley Atha carpenter's hammer with a 16oz bell head and original hickory handle. It's in excellent condition with a nice clean face and no damage to the claws. This isn't a framing or ripping hammer- the claws are long and sweep down past the eye. It's a top quality hammer that would do great work at the bench $28

This is a Kelly Perfect" half-hatchet with a 1.5lb head and hickory handle. It was made in Charlestown, WV. It's marked with both the True Temper And Kelly Axe & Tool Co. names. It is a top quality edge tool in excellent condition. The head is especially clean and the bit decently sharp. The octagonal poll has no damage. The handle is perfect. It's an ideal general purpose hatchet in top condition $35

This hatchet was made by the Kelly Axe & Tool Co. in Charlestown. WV. It has the secondary "Kelly Quality" circular mark on the head. The head has some discoloration but minimal wear. The poll is excellent. The handle is vert good with only some light wear but no cracks. It's a solid worker of the best quality that only needs to be ground and honed. $28

This is an excellent example with perfect boxing and a long, clean blade. It will make a fine worker. It's a very desirable size and a good quality plane. A solid working example. $30

This plane is made of yellow birch and has heavy, flat chamfers along with a deep cove at the step. It's definitely 18th century American. It's unmarked so we can't know who made it. It's in very good condition with only some very light wear. It's a nice piece of American tool history and still usable today. $28

This is a top quality plane made by the Lindsey Brothers, James and George, who made planes in Huntington, MA between 1856-1879. It cuts a thumbnail profile along the edge of a board and is used vertically, referencing the face, not the edge of the board. It has a boxed fence and is the only example of this profile I've seen in the 1/2in size. It's in excellent condition with minimal wear $35

This plane was made by Arthington, a Manchester, England planemaker working in the first half of the 19th century. It cuts a 1 1/2in wide by 3/4in deep quirk ogee and bevel, which is a versatile and attractive shape with any number of uses. It has light wear from careful use. The boxing is perfect. The blade is long and clean, free of pitting. A beautiful plane that cuts a useful profile. $40

This chisel is 11.5in long overall. It has a perfectly clean, lapped back as well as a perfect handle. It's a high-quality tool, made by the always-popular TH Witherby $28

This is the standard Stanley spokehsave, made for love a century. It's a versatile, general-purpose shave. This one has a good clean blade with a lot of life left. The frame has some finish loss, but no damage. A solid worker $26

This is a top quality American machinists tool made in Providence, RI. It has the 1896 and 1897 patent dates on the barrel. It's in excellent condition with at least 90% original paint. It's clear to read and works flawlessly. An outstanding example to use. $28

This is a top-quality, vintage Starrett tool in excellent condition. It works perfectly. $22

This is a high quality tool made by Union in Orange, MA. It's in excellent condition and works perfectly. It is a very useful tool for layout work $20

This is a top-quality, vintage Starrett tool in very good condition. It works perfectly. This example has the quick-adjust nut which is not common to find on a caliper this small. $22

This is a high-quality micrometer made in Japan. It's in excellent to near-mint condition and works perfectly. $22

This plane has seen a lot of use but was cared for and is still usable today. It has visible wear along the handhold from being used. the blade remains clean and sound. It has an attached accessory fence which was added either to take up wear on the original fence or to slightly alter the profile. It could be removed if desired. $28

This plane is remarkable in a couple of ways. First of all, the profile is just outrageous. It cuts a super-cury 1 1/4in wide by 7/8in deep quirk ogee and bevel profile. I haven't seen this ratio before. It's a great example of this versatile profile in a highly desirable size. Secondly, the plane is in exceptional condition, superbly made, and barely used if at all. The boxing is perfect. There are no hammer marks. The blade looks like the factory-original length. Finally, it was made by J.G. Brearly & Co., a mark that's documented in GAWP-V but rated *UR* with only one other example documented. It's absolutely usable, and a great collector's example as well. $50

This is a nice, usable example. It has no excessive wear or damage. The knob and tote are both perfect. The sides and sole have a nice honest, natural patina that's protected it from rust over the years.. The japanning is better than 50%. The blade has plenty of life left and is very clean, free of pitting. There's nothing stopping it from being a great worker $215

This is a top quality machinists tool made by B&S in Providence, RI. It has a 6in blade and a 4 3/8in beam. It's still square and accurate. It has some discoloration as shown. Still a solid worker, it retailed for $9 back in 1924. $30

This shave was made by Leonard Bailey in Boston prior to Stanley. It has the original eye hook screw on the lever cap and the original blade. The blade has some discoloration but the mark is clear. The underside is cast with Bailey's Aug 31, 1585 patent. $45

This is a "type 9" plane dating to the first decade of the 20th century. It has seen light use and has some light wear. It's free of damage and is still absolutely usable. The blade is long and clean. The rosewood knob and tote are both excellent. The blade is long and free of pitting. All of the adjusters work well. It's a solid worker that will take a minimum of time and effort to get running once again. $65

This is a high-quality gouge made by the C.E. Jennings Co. and sold under the New Haven Edge Tool Co. name. It's 14+in long, has an excellent handle, and an especially clean blade. There is no pitting on the inside face. It will be easy to get it sharp and working well. $26

This is a long, thin gouge with an inside bevel for light paring work. It was made by Greaves and Sons at the Sheaf Works in Sheffield. The back is clean with zero pitting. The handle is excellent. It's a great example to put to use. Long paring gouges like this aren't made today by any maker at any price $30

This is a top-quality Sheffield edge tool made by the highly respected W. Butcher. It's in excellent condition with an especially clean blade, free of pitting. The handle is beautifully made and in excellent condition. This is a hard-to-find size in a useful no. 7 sweep. An excellent working gogue $26

This is top Mitutoyo quality. It's a beautiful tool to use. This example is in excellent condition. It has the lever lock and friction stop. It's capable of reading to .0001. An absolutely top quality measuring device. $26

This is a top quality, vintage example made by Starrett in Athol, MA. It's in excellent working condition. It would retail for around $70 new today. $22

This is an early example with the circular Stanley logo on the blade. It's been used but no no damage or wear other than a bit of missing japanning. The mouth springs are strong. The blade is long and clean. It's an especially good spokeshave to use- the mouth adjuster offering an easy way to change the depth of cut while in use $35

This is an early example with Peck Stow and Wilcox's "No. 1 Exc" trademark. It has a long, clean blade with no pitting. The bevel is reasonably sharp. The fruitwood handles are in good shape, free of damage. The left handle does rotate which is annoying, but it's still tight to the tang. It's an excellent quality drawknife that will make a fine worker. $40

These bits were made by Swan in Seymour, CT. They are in their original box which has a complete inner advertising label. These are Irwin pattern bits with a single twist and single coarse lead screw, ideal general purpose bits that will work in any sort of wood. The sizes included are 4,6,8,12,14,16. They all have minimal wear, good lead screws, spurs and cutters. $80

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

This is an excellent example made during the "100 Plus" era. It has a clean face and good claws. The hickory handle is exceptional with some beautiful regular curly figure. A great working hammer $25

This is a super-clean example The apple handle is original and in excellent condition. It measures 9in long overall. It's clean, free of pitting, and is perfectly usable. It's a top-quality American edge tool in excellent working condition. $26

This small square was made by the Howell Tool Co. of Orange, MA. It's documented in the EAIA DAT as operating ca. 1900 but there is no further information available. It's in very good condition, perfectly usable $24

I made up the term "thumb micrometer" because I don't know what else to call this. It was made by the Tubular Micrometer Company (aka Tumico) which operated in St. James, MN. This is a thousandths mic with a frame clearly intended to loop around one finger with the thumb operating the knurled sleeve. There is also a large dial added to the top of the sleeve which allows the operator to easily read thousandths. I can find no others like it. $45

This is a top quality English-made carving tool with a gorgeous boxwood handle. It has zero pitting on the inside face. It's absolutely usable and an especially desirable profile. $28

Ward and Payne made this gouge in Sheffield for SJ Addis. It's an absolutely top-of-the-line tool in good working condition. It has some light pitting on the inside face, not a deal-breaker, but it makes it a bargain worker $20

This is a top quality machinists tool made by B&S in Providence, RI. It's in perfect working order complete with its original case, wrench, and 1in standard. $28

This is a high quality caliper made by Bemis and Call in Springfield, MA. It's in exceptional condition and works perfectly. $26

This is a top quality machinists tool made by B&S in Providence, RI. It is in near-mint condition and functions perfectly. It's in its original case with the instructions, three rods, and the adjusting wrench. $45

This is a top quality machinists tool made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It is in excellent working condition. It has some discoloration but no damage or wear. A fine working example in a useful small size $20

I think this is an awesome tool. It looks user-made to me. It appears to be a pocket knife but the three blades are each wire gauges which measure form 0-23. The brass side is also graduated as a ruler. It's elaborately etched "Mr. Sarson" on one side. It has a lovely patina and a great look overall. $35

This is an excellent workign example with minimal wear nad no damage. The original japanning is around 80%. The blade is long, clean and free of pitting. The blade has a "type 11" logo dating to 1910-1918. It's an uncommon shave and an excellent working example. $45

This is a high quality mic made in St. James, MN by Sheer-Tumico. It has a ratchet stop and a lock ring. With the help of the vernier scale it can read to .0001. $20

This is a Mohawk brand hammer with an octagonal hickory handle, good claws, and a clean face. $24

This is a typical Marples chisel made in Sheffield with the Shamrock logo. It's one of millions they made, nothing special aside from being excellent quality. it's 9in long with an excellent hadle and a lapped back. $24

This is a square-sided socket firmer chisel measuring 10.5in long overall. Like all Buck edge tools, it's top quality. It has a good handle and a decently clean back free of any major pitting or wear. A solid worker, nothing more $22

This is ECE's top of the line smoother equipped with their "regulator" adjusting mechanism. This example has seen light use and remains in excellent condition all around. It's marked "Western Germany" so it's at least 35 years old. (yes, it's been that long. I was shocked as well). An exceptional woodworking plane to put to work. It retails for $225 new today. $120

This plane was made for Marten Doscher, the New York hardware dealer. It has some light wear but no damage and remains straight and usable. It has long, clean blades and a functional depth stop. The 7/8in size is the most common to find and useful for larger case and cabinet work. This is a god, usable example $28

This plane was made by James Panton in Aberdeen. It's been used but has no damage and only light wear. The 1/2in size is extremely common which explains the low price. It's a perfectly usable plane $15

This plane is marked "J. Madden" at the toe, which I'm sure is a maker's mark. The mark doesn't appear in any of the reference books I have. Based on the features, I believe it's the early 19th century and is assuredly British. I've seen a couple of other examples with this mark over the years, but more information eludes me. The plane is a classic British wedge-arm sash filllister. It's in excellent condition overall, with no wear or damage. It has the usual depth stop on the left side which is actuated with the brass thumbscrew. There is a second complimentary depth stop on the other side made of wood and brass which is housed in a sliding dovetail. The second depth stop is something I haven't seen before. The plane is an exceptional example and definitely usable. $75

These planes we made by different makers- one is a Moseley, the other a Wm. Moss, but the soles match exactly, each cutting an arc 1 1/4in wide. They are both high-quality English planes with only light wear and good, long blades. A solid working pair that could definitely be put to use $35

This 6in gauge has a hardened scribe at the working end. It's a simple, useful gauge for layout work in metal. $15

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

Stanley's Liberty Bell line of planes was positioned as more affordable than Bailey pattern planes but offered more adjustability than a traditional wooden plane. In reality the adjusters don't work well. It lacks a lateral and is far too coarse for any sort of fine work. However- these planes are usable if you treat them like a wooden plane. Use a hammer to adjust the blade and they make solid workers. this one has some wear but is still usable. These will never be popular among users, but they do work $20

This is a top quality measuring tool made by B&S in Providence, RI. It works perfectly. This model has a ratchet stop and locking ring. It has some light finish loss but no damage or wear. $15

This is a top-quality measuring tool made by B&S in Providence, RI. It's a top-of-the-line model with a satin finish, ratchet stop, and locking ring. It is able to read to .0001 with the help of the vernier scale. An outstanding example of the best quality. $30

This is a high quality tape made in Germany by Massi. It has a clean tape with no damage. The thick brass frame is attached to a wooden handle making it easy to use. It's a very well-made tool in excellent working condition $20

This plane was made by Red Rose and is truly a masterpiece of modern planemaking. It's sized for 3/4in stock. It both raises and fields a panel for use in a traditional rail and style door. This example is unused. There is a tiny bit of damage to the top of the wedge that holds the nicker wedge, an unfortunate accident of shipping it across the country a few times. This plane is no longer made and retailed for $750 when it was new. $525

This plane is in near-mint condition with no damage or wear. it's fitted with a 1/4in blade which will also work in Veritas and Stanley router planes. It retails for $169 new. $125

This is a top-quality mic in excellent working order. It has an owner's name etched, which is the only flaw. The ratchet stop works smoothly. All of the markings are crisp and easy to read. $24

This is a Starrett no. 203-C is in excellent condition and works perfectly. It works smoothly, and the scale zeroes out perfectly. A top-quality measuring device made by Starrett in Athol, MA $26

This is a high-quality American spokeshave made of beech with a brass wear plate in front of the mouth. The blade is 3in wide but has a chip in the corner reducing the working width to 2 3/4in. The blade is long and clean, free of pitting. It's a good, usable spokeshave, not a collector's item by any means. $25

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

This is a good clean example in perfect working order. It has a full magazine of bits in the handle. It's a very useful tool for quickly and accurately boring small holes. $26

This is an earlier example marked "Patent Pending". It has a clean tape and a smooth reel. It's in good condition and perfectly usable, but with some wear. It's still a high-quality rule made in Saginaw, MI. $10

This is a very desirable 1/4in bead of good quality, and still usable. The blade needs a regrind to reestablish the profile, though it's long and clean. The boxing is in good shape. It'll take a little effort, but it will be a good worker. $24

This is a vintage example in good, usable condition. The blade is clean and decently sharp. The boxwood handle is perfect. $20

This is a top quality machinists caliper made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It's in mint condition and works perfectly. $15

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. $15

This is an excellent example that works perfectly. It was made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. $15