Tools for Sale

This is a thin, fine tang firmer chisel made by Buck in Milbury, MA. It's 9 1/2in long overall. The back is nice and clean. It just needs a quick grind and hone and it'll be working in no time at all. It's a top quality American edge tool in perfectly usable condition $26

This is a nice clean example with a fresh bevel grind and no pitting at all on the blade It's a little over 9.5in long overall. The original apple handle is in exceptional condition. This is the standard no. 7 sweep general-purpose gouge. It's a top quality American edge tool in perfectly usable condition $28

This shave looks like a cross between a spokeshave and cabinet scraper. The design was patented Nov 16, 1868 by James Simons of Troy, NY > This is a very clean example with no defects or damage. $25

This plane is made much like a normal skew rabbet molding plane with double nickers, but on a larger scale. It's 2 1/2in wide and 17in long. It's toted with the handle offset to the left of the body. It's made of apple wood with some nice curly figure. It's definitely user-made. You can still see most of the layout lines and the circular escapement was carved with a gouge. It's a well-done plane and it looks fantastic with that deep red apple wood. It looks perfectly usable and is free of damage. Definitely unusual and quite a tool. $45

Rabbet planes are capable of fine work as well as rough work, easily hogging off big shavings. This one was one of the latter, used hard and well-worn. The sole is flat, the blade a bit short but clean and usable. It was made at the Union Factory outside of Hartford, CT someone after 1900 or so. A decent, usable plane with a lot of use behind it. $20

This plane was made by the Ohio Tool Co. and sold under the Owasco brand. It's in excellent condition and perfectly usable. It's a very common size and has limited use cutting larger moldings, thus the low price. $15

This plane was made by S. Dalpe in Roxton Pond, QC. It cuts a 7/8in high and 7/8in deep reverse ogee, a very unusual profile. The blade is especially logn and clean. The plane itself seems to have no wear at all. It's a nice profile in a useful size. $35

This plane was made by Sandusky and sold by Sargent, the New Haven, CT based tool maker and hardware dealer. It's in perfectly usable condition. The sides have been planed flat and true, maybe to work out some warping, maybe to freshen the working corner. Either way it's ready to work with a nice flat sole and a long, clean blade. Definitely not a collector's item, but a solid worker. $26

This is a small 6 1/2in long coffin smoother that holds a 1 1/2in wide blade. It has an applied sole with a very slight radius to it front to back. It's very well-done and all evenly patinated so it wouldn't surprise me at all if it was original. The plane was made by Ebenezer Nutting who worked in South Amherst, MA. Nutting is a well-known planemaker who worked for the illustrious Kennedy & Co. in the 1830s. Nutting went on to work as a planemaker along with his relations throughout most of the 19th century. He made planes as well as many parts for other planemakers according to AWP-V. The plane is in excellent condition overall. The blade is a thick, tapered double iron made by W. Butcher. It's absolutely usable and a great example. $35

This plane was made by the partnership of JF and GM Lindsey in Huntington, MA between 1856-1879. It's only 6in long with a 1 1/4in double iron. The plane has curved rabbeted sides, similar to planes and shaves used by coachmakers. The plane is in excellent condition overall. It has a beautiful double iron made by Moulson Brothers in Sheffield. An outstanding example and perfectly usable if you have a job for it. $35

Wooden bench planes were commonly used for rough work. This one is a good example. It's well-used and has a slightly broken tote horn. It's 16in long and carries a 2 1/8in wide double iron. The blade is clean enough to use and has some life left to it. The sole has some wear but the mouth is still tight. A solid worker for dimensioning and hard use. $25

This is a gorgeous plane made from Brazilian Rosewood. The wood has the unique and distinctive smell that only true rosewood has. It has a striking sapwood streak along the fence and a smaller streak along the body. It's very well-made with a high level of fit and finish. The thumbscrews that lock the fence arms are cast brass and quite ornate. It needs a blade or blades, which you'd have to fashion. Plow plane blades won't work, nor will the grooving blades from a T&G molding pair set. A Stanley 45 blade fits perfectly, but it's a little too short. A blade could be fabricated from a piece of 1/8in tool steel without too much labor. It's definitely worth it.. or you can just put it on a shelf and admire it. $70

This is a good, usable compass with sharp points and a good tight hinge. Ideal for layout or design work. $26

This is a high quality square leg outside caliper made by Peck, Stow, and Wilcox in Southington, CT. It has some wear and is only in good condition but it works perfectly. $15

This is a small 1/8in wide no. 7 sweep tang gouge. It looks English to me- the maker's name is partially obscured. I can see "Warb***" which I can't match up to any maker I know of. The handle is nicely shaped and in great condition. The blade is nice and clean, free of pitting on the inside face. A nice worker by a maker unknown to me. $15

This plane is clearly 18th century and almost certainly American. It has no maker's mark so we can't tell for certain. It's 10in long and has the wedge profile and broad, flat chamfers that are hallmarks of 18th century planes. It has one job- it cuts a 1/4in wide rabbet 3/8in deep. It's in good, clean condition and usable, but it's more likely a collectible. I can't find a maker's mark- you may have better luck. $28

this is a top-end square leg caliper made by B&S in Providence, RI. It's especially clean and works perfectly. $20

This is a good, usable example made by Union in Orange, MA. It has a tight hinge and a good sharp point. There is some discoloration but no rust- just a solid worker $10

This is a classic profile for a chest lid or similar. It's a model no. 217 1/2 made by H. Chapin at the Union Factory outside of Hartford, CT. This plane has seen considerable use and has some wear. The sole is still straight and the blade is long an clean. Usable, but not a collector's item. $24

New, unused, made in the USA. This kit fits 3/4 black pipe. Retails for $15 $10

This plane was made in Albany, NY by the partnership of David Bensen and Joel Munsell between 1849-50. It cuts a 7/8in wide dado, ideal for stair treads or larger, beefier case and cabinet work. This example is in very good condition overall with only some light wear. The blade is long and clean, free of pitting. The nicker blade, likewise, has a lot of life left. It's dead straight and the simple depth stop works well. A solid worker in a common size $35

This is a super clean 3/4in gouge with an inside bevel and a very clean back. The handle has a unique elongated shape and is made from an attractive piece of wood. It was made by Mottram, a family of Sheffield, England edge tool makers who worked throughout most of the 19th century up until 1871 or so. It's a very nice example in perfectly usable condition. $26

This is a top quality square-sided tang firmer chisel made by Buck Brothers. It's a bit over 11in long overall. The blade has a nice clean back. The area nearest the bevel is clean and lapped flat. The bevel has a fresh grind. A top quality worker made by Buck in Milbury, MA. $28

10in long with a clean back and its original dark apple handle. It has no pitting on the back. There is some even discoloration throughout. The end of the handle has some light wear. A solid worker made by one of the best American toolmakers of the era. $24

10.5in long with a nice clean blade free of any pitting on the back. The handle is near-perfect. It's the normal no. 7 sweep, a good general purpose carving tool.. An ideal worker made by one of the best American toolmakers of the era. $28

This chisel was made by J.T & H.A. Pratt, a mark which appears in the EAIA DAT but has no details. I've found references to a couple of other edge tools by this firm with no further details. It's 9.5in long overall. It's clean and perfectly usable with zero pitting on the back. The handle looks a lot like Buck Brothers. It's made of apple with some nice curl to it. A fine worked by this somewhat unknown maker. $24

This chisel is 9in long overall. It has the fancy style apple handle that Buck offered on their paring chisels. The back is clean near the bevel but there is some pitting well in back of the working area- nothing that would affect use. A fine worker for light paring work, especially between dovetails thanks to the beveled edges. $26

This is a beautful example with a super clean blade and a perfect handle. It was made by Moulson Brothers, a top quality Sheffield edge tool maker. It's a standard no. 7 sweep, a good general-purpose configuration. It measures 9.5in long overall. $25

This example was made prior to the 1946 Stanley acquisition of North Brothers. It is complete in its original box with the original instruction tag. It has two original screwdriver bits and the three fluted bits that were sold separately. It will function as both a spiral ratchet screwdriver and a push drill. The tool itself is in excellent working condition. The box bottom is in great shape. The top is not in good shape- it's complete but in need of repair. A nice complete example in great shape $28

Goodell-Pratt made just about everything including the no. 551 Horseshoers' Butteris. This example has been used but remains in good condition and is clearly marked along the blade. An unusual Goodell Pratt tool. $20

This is a nice clean example in perfect working order. It is a top quality machinists caliper made by B&S in Providence, RI. $15

This is a nice clean example in perfect working condition. It's a top quality tool made by L.S. Starrett in Athol, MA $15

This is a later Buck tool made in England. It's in near-mint condition with no flaws. $25

This is a top quality machinists caliper likely made by Millers Falls after the Godall-Pratt acquisition. It's especially clean and works perfectly. $15

This plane cuts a small 3/8in bead, ideal for case and cabinet work- anywhere you'd like a decorative bead between boards or along an edge. It's the perfect size to run between boards in a board and batten cabinet back. This one was made by the Auburn Tool Co. Their planes varied greatly in quality over the years. This one is so-so, definitely usable, but not the best. It has a nice long, clean blade which won't require much work to get it sharp and working. A solid worker, but nothing special. $20

This plane has seen some use and has light wear but remains usable. It was made by Fairclough & Co of Liverpool between 1856-83. The blade is long and clean, free of any pitting on the back. It cuts a big 7/8in bead, good for larger house moldings. A very common size, thus the low price. $15

This one is a bit of an oddity but it's not the first I've seen. It has the thickness of a socket firmer chisel but this is a gouge- not a chisel. It's 11.5in long overall. The blade and handle are both in perfect condition. An outstanding example by this highly sought-after maker $30

249 pages, excellent condition. This catalog is one of the first couple of catalogs the newly combined companies made. It's a regular format catalog no. 42. It contains a wide variety of tools of all sorts. It's a valuable reference book for anyone interested in either company. $35

This is a vintage example in perfectly usable condition. It has a flat carved on the handle to prevent it from rolling. The blade is especially clean. $26

This is an excellent example in near-mint condition. It's very sharp and ready to work. Still sold today, this retails for $36 new $28

This example is in exceptional condition. The blade is clean. There is zero pitting. The apple handle is perfect. It's 9 1/2in long overall. It's a general purpose no. 7 sweep. It's a top quality American edge tool in perfect working condition. $28

This example is in exceptional condition. The blade is clean. There is zero pitting. This example comes with a leather capped apple handle. It's 9 1/2in long overall. It's a general purpose no. 7 sweep. It's a top quality American edge tool in perfect working condition. $28

This is a stout, well-made divider in perfectly usable condition. It's a somewhat unusual design with the... buttressing? around the area where the wing and locking screw intersect on the leg. It has a dark, honest patina but no rust or pitting. The hinge is nice and tight. The locking screw works perfectly. A fine tool for larger layout jobs. $40

I appreciate these vintage Starrett catalogs because they go into detail about the use and selection of their tools. It's more than just advertising. This example is in good condition, though some inside pages are loose. $5

This is a standard no. 0 level made in the 1920s SW era. It's in very good condition with only light wear. Both vials are intact. $20

84 pages, excellent condition. Greenfield was one of the largest planemakers in the mid-19th century. Almost all of their planes were marked with model numbers. This is a valuable reference guide for both collectors and users. $20

196 pages. New Condition. This is a top quality Roger K. Smith publication. Simonds made all sorts of saws and related tools in Fitchburg, MA. Their handsaws are highly regarded still. A valuable reference book. $20

This is a good, clean level with both the level and plumb vials intact. It was made by G-P prior to around 1935. A fine worker. $20

This is a Ken Roberts publication of the 1911 Swan catalog. It has the company's full line of tools along with Roberts' commentary of the company's history as well as an extended documentary of Swan originally published in 1902. 128 pages, excellent condition. The best Swan reference out there. $28

This is an original 160 page book in very good condition. It has some very light wear along the spine. It discusses, at length, the various saws the company sold at the time focusing on the lumber industry. $30

This is one of the earlier examples of this booklet Disston published for decades. It covers the use, care, and selection of Disston's full line of woodworking tool. The rear cover is missing. All interior pages are in good condition $15

Marshall-Wells was a Duluth, MN hardware dealer. This 1910 catalog reprint is 138 pages and in excellent condition. It contains the company's full line of mostly woodworking tools. M-W sold tools under the Zenith brand, among others. Most were made by major toolmakers of the era, including Stanley planes. It's the only reference I'm aware of for this company's tools. $20

Wilkinson was a major Boston, MA hardware dealer operating for decades and selling all sorts of tools and hardware. This catalog dates to around 1867 according to the research included at the end of the book. It contains a full line of woodworking tools including the earliest Leonard Bailey patent hand planes. It's a fascinating look at the tools sold right around the Civil War era. 162 pages, new condition. $24

Wilkinson was a major Boston, MA hardware dealer operating for decades and selling all sorts of tools and hardware. This catalog dates to around 1867 according to the research included at the end of the book. It contains a full line of woodworking tools including the earliest Leonard Bailey patent hand planes. It's a fascinating look at the tools sold right around the Civil War era. 162 pages, new condition. $24

This 112 page catalog reprint is in excellent condition. It contains a full line of tools of all sorts including the well-known Chaplin patent planes. A hard to find, but useful reference. $15

This is a 1975 reprint of the ca. 1925 original. 56 pages, excellent condition. It details all of Sargent's top quality planes including some very rare and quite odd examples. A hard to find and useful reference. $20

This is the small format version of the 84 page reference guide to Sargent tools. To my knowledge it's the only and best reference guide to Sargent out there. This example has two original inserts Heckel printed to go along with it. If you are at all interested in Sargent planes this is the reference book to have $20

This is a 120 page Buck catalog published with Ken Roberts. It includes about 20 pages of additional commentary and content by Roberts on the company's history. This commentary is not included in all versions of this catalog reprint- this is the one you want for your library. Buck was the foremost maker of edge tools in 19th century America, making this an important reference. $26

This small 32 page catalog is said to date to ca. 1910. It is in very good condition with some light wear. The pages are all perfectly legible and filled with illustrations. It's a great little Atkins reference. $15

80 pages, softcover, excellent condition. This is a somewhat important reference as United Hardware and Tool was a major reseller in the early 20th century. They sold many tools under the "Fulton" name brand. This brand is frequently associated with Sears but this catalog suggests at least some of these tools were sold by United instead. They sold a full line of tools of all sorts including many German wooden planes sold under the Columbia brand name. It's a somewhat hard catalog to find today, and very useufl. $26

This 80 page catalog reprint has a full line of piano, organ, and violin maker's tools. It includes many specialized tools and the well-known piano maker's infill mitre panes. $20

This is a reprint of the 1909 original and includes an English translation of each page. Contains many traditional European tools as well as imported tools from the US and UK. $15

This is the Sears "wish book" for tool lovers. It's a softcover reprint in excellent condition $10

This is one of the only Jennings reference books I'm aware of. It's an uncommon book to find and an excellent reference. Jennings made a huge assortment of tools of all sorts from braces, edge tools, auger bits, to fully equipped tool chests. This example is in very good condition, free of damage. $20

282 pages, excellent condition. I really appreciate these vintage Starrett catalogs for all of the information on the use of their tools, not just the usual marketing speak. $15

This is an original 160 page book the details the selection, use, and care of B&S machinists tools. It's in very good condition with some very light wear but no damage. $15

This 112 page catalog reprint is in excellent condition. It contains a full line of tools of all sorts including the well-known Chaplin patent planes. A hard to find, but useful reference. $15

This plane was made by DR Barton in Rochester, NY. It's a high quality plane in excellent working condition. The boxing is dead straight, the blade long and clean. A fine working example in this large, common size, ideal for house moldings. $20

This plane was made by William Raymond who worked as a planemaker from 1791-1820 in Beverly, MA. The plane cuts a 3/8in wide by 3/8in high ovolo. It's seen considerable use and has a somewhat worn sole, not unexpected for a 200+ year-old plane. It could still be used. The blade is clean and has a good amount of life left. The fence edge it still crisp enough to hold the plane in place. It's a nice looking plane despite the hang hold drilled at the rear. $30

This is a top quality molding plane made by Moseley in London in the late 19th century. As with all Moseley planes, this one is top quality. It's clean, crisp and in perfect working order. It's a common, and less desirable larger size, thus the low price. $15

This plane has holes bored in the size to allow it to be used with a plow plane's fence. Doing so will allow it to cut any number of reeds parallel to one another along the length of a board. The plane is definitely usable- the blade is long and clean and the boxing is straight. The boxing does have some chips missing, but that won't affect use. Not a collector's item, but a solid worker in a rare small size $24

120 pages. Excellent condition. This catalog has Lufkin's full line of tape measures, rules, folding rules, log measures, etc. An excellent reference book to this company's top quality tools $10

This 160 page catalog is in excellent condition. It likely dates to around 1940. It has the company's full line of machinists tools, rules, tapes, and other tools. Lufkin made a broad line of top quality tools in Saginaw, MI. This example contains its original insert featuring the tools that were introduced during the year. A great reference. $15

This 16 page booklet has its original introductory letter. It is one of the very few references to DR Barton tools. $10

Starrett- The Tools of the Future! 544 pages, very good condition. An education in machinists tools and a useful reference. $10

This is a top quality American edge tool made by Buck in Milbury, MA. It has a clean back and a fresh bevel grind. The apple handle has some light wear at the end. It's 10.5in long overall. An ideal example to put to work $24

This plane was made in Birmingham by Edward Preston, likely between 1864-94. It's a top quality plane in excellent condition overall. A fine worker in a common larger size. $15

This is a high quality plane made by Greenslade in Bristol, England. It's seen a lot of use but remains in fine working condition. The blade is clean, the boxing straight. A perfectly usable plane in a very common size $15

This plane was made by Hall, Case & Co in Columbus, OH between 1847-52. It's a top quality plane with a fully boxed sole, a rarity on a plane of this width. The plane is clean and crisp. The blade is likewise clean and free of pitting. A fine worker in this large size $20