Tools for Sale

This chisel was made by Wells and Wilcox in Rocky Hill, Ct. The EAIA DAT has the firm operating between 1857-68. While quite early for an American edge tool, it is perfectly usable. It measures 15in long overall. The blade back has been lapped clean and flat. The bevel has a fresh grind. It just needs to be honed. The handle has some checks but is still solid and usable. A great example from a historical and usability perspective. $50

This is a top quality English edge tool made by Ward and Payne for SJ Addis in the late 19th century. It's the narrowest V tool they made and a great working example. The inside faces are free of pitting. The handle is excellent. $28

This is a perfect general-purpose socket chisel made by Union Hardware Co. in Torrington, CT. It's 12.5in long overall. The back is free of pitting. the bevel just needs a quick grind and hone. The handle is perfect. $24

This is vintage example in excellent working condition. It has some very light discoloration but no pitting. Buying it new today would cost $51. $28

This is vintage example in excellent working condition. It has some very light discoloration but no pitting. Buying it new today would cost $54. $30

Two tools in new-old-stock condition in their original boxed. Both were made by the Duro Metal Products Co. of Chicago, NY. One is a grease ram for a Ford Model A. The other is for Zerk fittings. Both boxes are excellent with bright, vibrant colors. $35

This gauge has a gorgeous rosewood stock in exceptional condition. It has great grain and color. The blade is dark and has pitting, but it still works perfectly. $20

This plane was made by the prolific Philadelphia planemaker John Bell. It cuts a 1 1/4in wide by 3/4in deep quirk ogee bevel profile. It's a great general-purpose profile with any number of uses. The plane is especially well-made plane in excellent working condition. The boxing is perfect. The blade looks like it was never honed once it left the factory. It won't take much work to get it working again. An excellent example all around. $45

This is a SW era Everlasting chisel measuring 9in long overall. The handle is in excellent condition. The back has been lapped flat and polished to a mirror finish. It's sharp and ready to use. $55

This is a high quality, heavy-duty bit brace in perfect working condition. It's an very clean example with only some very minor discoloration and finish loss on the head. This is a great general-purpose bit brace capable of almost any job. $26

K&E made top quality tools in their Hoboken, NJ factory. This is a top quality, American-made ,tape measure in excellent working condition. The tape is clean. The case has only light scuffs. The reed mechanism works perfectly. $15

This is a top quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's 11.5in long overall. The back of the blade is clean and copletely free of pitting, The bevel is very sharp. This example has the deep sweep of the three Buck offered. An excellent example to put to use $30

This is a top quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's 10.5in long overall. The back of the blade is clean and copletely free of pitting, The bevel is very sharp. This example has the medium sweep of the three Buck offered. An excellent example to put to use $28

This plane was made by Denison in Winthrop, CT. It's in very good condition with light wear, no damage, and nothing that would prevent it from being usable. $22

This plane was made by Ohio for the Detroit, MI hardware retailer BB&WR Noyes. the plane cuts a 1in wide by 1/2in deep quirk flat ogee. It's in very good condition with minimal wear. The boxing is straight and the mouth is super tight. It has a long, clean blade. It's a good quality plane that is completely usable. $35

This is a top-quality, vintage Pfeil edge tool in excellent working condition. It has extremely light discoloration but no pitting or damage. This gouge would cost $53 if was purchased new today. $30

This is a top-quality, vintage Pfeil edge tool in excellent working condition. It has extremely light discoloration but no pitting or damage. This gouge would cost $51 if was purchased new today. $28

These are good quality carving tools, made in the USA. Ramelson markets this set to decoy carvers and luthiers. All five are in excellent condition. The set retails for around $65 new today $45

This is an official BSA knife made by Western in Boulder, CO. It has a 4 1/2in blade. It's in very good condition with minimal wear. The edge is decently sharp and has no dings. The original leather sheath is in great shape. $45

This plane was made by J&L Denison in Saybrook, CT between 1832-40. It has a skewed blade and adjustable fence that allow it to cut rabbets up to 1 1/2in wide. There is no provision for a nicker or depth stop so I won't call it a moving fillister, but the design is the same otherwise. The plane is in very goo condition with only light wear. the blade is long and clean. The working corner is still sharp. The boxing was tuned up a bit to make it flat and coplanar with the side of the plane. It's a very useful, working plane $50

This is a top quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's 14in long with a long, thin blade. The apple handle is perfect. There is some scattered pitting on the back but the working area is lapped clean and flat. Not perfect, but perfectly usable. $25

This is a scarce, tiny gouge made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's in excellent condition, free of pitting. It's one of a very few 1/8in examples I've seen. $28

This is a top quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's in excellent condition, free of pitting. $26

This is a standard Kelly "Flint Edge" 2 1/4lb hatchet. It has a good edge with no chips to grind out. The poll has a small amount of wear. It has an absolutely perfect new-old-stock handle with a crisp original label. A great example to use. $45

This bevel was made by the Star Tool Co. of Middletown, CT. The design was patented Nov 5, 1867 by Leonard Howard. It's marked with both the patent date and the star trademark. It works perfectly. An interesting, useful bevel gauge $35

This 26in level was made for Sargent, likely by Disston. It's in very good condition with light wear but no damage. Both level vials are intact $24

this is a top quality B&S machinists tool made in Providence, RI. It has some discoloration but it still works perfectly. $24

This saw was made by Atkins for the Marsh Mitre and Picture Framing Machine Co. of Rockford, IL. The plate is 4 1/2in deep. The handle is perfect. The plate is straight and the teeth are all in good shape and decently sharp. The etch is clear. The plate has some discoloration that could be polished off. It's completely free of pitting. $50

This is an early example with the 20 Gravel Ln, Southwick, London address which dates to 1853-1863 as per the type study. It's a scarce no 10 sweep in excellent working condition, free of pitting on the inside face. $28

This is an unusual dog-leg carving gouge made in Sheffield. It has a maker's mark I can't quite make out. It's clean and sharp, a fine working example and quite unusual. $24

This is an original matched set, all in good working condition. Sizes included are: 1/4in, 3/8in, 1/2in, 3/4in, and 1in. A solid working set. $100

This is an excellent example of one of the most desirable Norland axes. It's clearly marked on the head. It's sharp and has no wear. The handle is in excellent condition, excepting a hang hole. The original leather sheath is in perfect condition. $225

This micrometer is in new condition, in its original box, with all of the documentation and even the original adjusting wrench. It is flawless and top vintage Starrett quality made in Athol, MA. You can but this mic new from Starrett today for $194. $55

This is a top quality rule made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. it is in excellent condition with little wear. It works perfectly. It's a nearly indestructible rule that's super handy. $25

This plane cuts a 3/4in wide by 5/8in deep ogee with no quirk. It has no maker's mark, but was clearly manufactured and is high quality. It has light wear from use. The working area of the blade is lapped clean and flat. The blade projects evenly across the entire profile. It just needs to be sharpened, no major blade work. It's an attractive, highly useful profile. $40

This is a good, clean example in perfect working order. It has Traut and Bodmer's June 23, 1896 patent date. All three vials are intact. it has near-perfect japanning. $35

This is a top-quality, vintage Pfeil edge tool in excellent working condition. It has extremely light discoloration but no pitting or damage. This gouge would cost $48 if was purchased new today. $30

Auburn planes are all over the place in terms of quality. This is one of the better examples I've seen. It's seen barely any use. the corners and edges are sharp and crisp. The blade is perfect. There's no warp to the boxing at all.The only flaw is a small chip in the boxing at the heel of the plane, a common flaw due to an errant mallet strike. It's a perfect working example in the most desirable size out there today. $30

This is a top quality Sheffield gouge made by the famous W. Butcher. It has a perfectly clean blade and a great little handle on it. It's a standard no. 7 sweep in a tiny 1/8in size. $24

This is a top quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's a no. 9 sweep as marked which is deeper than usual. It has a clean blade, free of pitting on the inside face. The apple handle is perfect. An ideal working example. $28

This axe head is in excellent condition. The edges and corners of the poll are crisp and sharp- it was never used as a sledgehammer. The bevel has no dings to worry about grinding out. It would just need to be hung and sharpened. $28

This spokeshave design was patented by Elijah Holmes on Jan 1, 1856. It's the only example I've seen. It is in very good codition, free of damage, and clearly used a bit. The design uses a single wing nut to secure the blade in place. This isn't a spokeshave you are probably going to want to use, but it's a very nice example of a rare tool. $55

This is a near-mint example in its original protector. It only has a few blemishes on the satin chrome finish. It is a 4R grad with eights, 16ths, 32nds, 64ths.You can buy it new today for around $35. $22

This is a near-mint example in its original protector. It only has a few blemishes on the satin chrome finish. It is a 16R grad with 50ths, 100ths, 32nds, 64ths.You can buy it new today for around $37. $22

This is a near-mint example in its original protector. It only has a few blemishes on the satin chrome finish. It is a 16R grad with 50ths, 100ths, 16ths, and 32nds. You can buy it new today for around $37. $22

This machinists indicator was made and patented by Henry Koch of Nyack, NY. The design was patented July 17, 1906. It's an interesting concept that allows both the plunger on the front and the radiused post on the rear to be used to move the indicator needle. This would allow it to be used as a standard indicator as well as an inside indicator. The top plate slides off easily exposing the internals. It still works well. It's mounted to a lathe tool post and comes in a custom-fit box. I don't think it would replace my vintage Starrets, but it's a really interesting tool. $25

This is a good quality rule. It's in very good condition, the only flaw being an owner's mark. It retails for around $27 new $12

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 plane was made by Sandusky for Sargent. It's lightly used and has some mild wear. The blades are both excellent. It cuts a complete 180 degree round over on 1 1/8in stock. $20

This is a perfect example made by the famous Sheffield edge tool maker Butcher. It's 12in long. The handle is perfect. The blade is free of any discoloration. It's sharp and as nice as they come. This is a thin, flexible gouge with an inside bevel for paring work. $32

This is a high quality American edge tool made by Greenlee in Rockford, IL. It's 13in long overall. The blade is perfectly clean without a speck of pitting. The handle is perfect as well. It has an outside bevel, a capped handle, and a somewhat thicker blade so it could be used with a mallet. $28

This is a lovely little level, likely British, but unmarked. It's in excellent condition with a nice, honest patina on the brass. $26

This is a new, unused rabbet plane made of rosewood and measuring 6.5in long and 1in wide. $24

This plane cuts a 1 1/2in wide by 5/8in deep ogee with no quirk. It was made by J.M. Slater in Detroit, MI. Slater made planes from 1845-1860. The plane has light wear from use. The blade has plenty of life left and is very clean. It needs only light work to get it working again. It will be a fine worker. $40

This plane cuts a more curvy than normal quirk ogee and bevel measuring 2in wide by 1 1/4in deep. It was made for M.H. Webster, a Detriot, MI hardware store which operated from 1837-1858. The plane has some wear from use but remains in very good condition overall. The blade is long and clean. If you want to put it to work it will require some work to match the blade to the sole due to the plane body shrinking with age a bit. $35

This plane was made for BB & WR Noyes, a Detroit, MI hardware dealer operating from 1850-1869. It was almost certainly made by Ohio Tool Co. It cuts a 1 1/2in wide by 3/4in deep reverse ogee with a small fillet. It has little wear and remains in excellent working condition. It has a long blade which is free of pitting. Best of all the blade matches the profile exactly so it won't take a lot of effort to get this plane tuned and working. A fine working example $45

This gouge was made by Marples in Sheffield. It has the shamrock mark on the tang. It has a gorgeous boxwood handle. The blade is pefctly clean and extremely sharp. This example is 3/4in wide and 15+in long. A top quality tool not made by any modern maker at any price. $35

This is a crank-neck paring gouge with a thin blade and an inside bevel for paring work. It has a gorgeous boxwood handle. It's in absolutely top condition without a single flaw. The blade is sharp and completely clean. Ibbotson is a well-know, top-end Sheffield edge tool maker. This is a fantastic example of their work. $35

I believe this is an adjustable spanner wrench but I'm not positive. It could be a layout tool. I do know that it will work to open the chuck of a Millers Falls no. 2 hand drill chuck,. It's marked Patent August 15, 1892 which is not a valid date in DATAMP. A mystery. $5

This is a well-made, cute little adjustable wrench. It has little wear and still works well. $10

This is an early, hand-forged screwdriver 17in long overall $10

This jointer fence was made for E.C. Simmons and sold under the Keen Kutter brand name. I'm 99% sure it was made by E.C. Stearns. It's in exceptional condition with no damage at all. It's the only example I've ever seen. $65

These are door hinge levels- installed in a door hinge butt mortise to ensure it is level. They are in good shape with intact level vials. They are completely unmarked. I have on good authority that these were made by Stanley but.. as the saying goes.. "buy the tool, not the story.". Still pretty interesting! $15

The more I use zig-zag rules the more I like them. This is an excellent example in perfect working order $10

This is a high-quality, low cost machinists square made by Fowler. It's a good used example with some light discoloration. You can get this same square on sale right now from Fowler for $20 which is a bargain. $15

This is a Mitutoyo c-2-574 micrometer in near-mint condition .Other than an owner's mark on one side it has no wear at all. The finishes are excellent. The friction lock and ratchet work perfectly. It's a top-end tool capable of reading to .0001. $28

This is the Sargent version of the Stanley 4 1/2 size bench plane. It's an excellent example, all complete and original with no wear or damage. The blade is factory-new length. It has no pitting at all, just some minor discoloration which looks a lot worse in the photo than it does in person. The knob and tote are perfect with just a bit of varnish cracking to apologize for. The japanning is 100%. The adjusters are perfect. It's every bit the same quality as a Stanley from the same era. An exceptional worker in top condition $95

I love zig-zag rules. This is a great example; it is well-made and in excellent condition. It has no maker's mark $10

This is a top quality gauge set made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It is complete and original containing all gauges from 1/32in to 7/4in. Some have minor discoloration but none have pitting or rust. A nice working set. $28

This is an earlier example with Traut's 1897 patent date on the blade. It has excellent rosewood and a clean blade. It works well, locking tight without much effort. A solid working example $24

This rule is in mint condition. It's graduated in tenths and hundredths. The satin chrome finish is perfect. $12

This rule is in near-mint condition in its original sleeve. The satin chrome finish is perfect. The tapered end is original and, I assume, allows it to fit into tight spaces. Retail price today is $40 $22

This rule is in near-mint condition in its original sleeve. The satin chrome finish is perfect. The tapered end is original and, I assume, allows it to fit into tight spaces. Retail price today is $40 $22

This example is in mint condition in its original sleeve. It's graduated in 64ths and 100ths. $22

This is a blacksmith's forming tool made by Atha prior to the Stanley acquisition. It has minimal wear on the working face and only slight mushrooming on the poll where it's struck with the hammer. It's an uncommon tool to find. $30

This is an unused blade made by the highly regarded Ron Hock. The blade is 2 5/8in wide and has posts 3 15/16in on center. It's ideal if you intend to make a wooden spokeshave. You can still buy these new today from Lee Valley for $40. $28

This saw has seen little use. The plate is straight. The teeth are sharp and it cuts well. The etch is visible, though the plate is dark. The handle has finish loss but no damage. Not the prettiest, but it works well $45

This example is absolutely mint. It's in its original box with the original instructions. The box top has some repairs and a partial label. The box bottom is excellent. A fantastic example $35

This is a vintage Starrett tool in mint condition in its original box. It retails for more than $150 new today $45

This plane cuts an especially deep 1/2in bead. It's in excellent working order and especially well-made. It has no maker's mark I can see. The plane cuts a useful medium size 1/2in bead. It will be an excellent worker. $25

This plane was made by King and Peach in Hull between 1848-1864. It's a high-quality plane in excellent working order. The blade is clean, lapped clean and flat at the working area. It's a very common size to find, thus the low price. $20

This small axe has a 3 3/4in wide face and a claw poll. The mark is clearly from Woodings-Verona Tool Works (Thanks, Savannah for the ID!) which was based in Pittsburgh, PA. It has light wear, good claws, and an excellent handle. $28

This is a full, original set in the original leather-ish wallet. It has sizes 9/32 to 1/2in. The gauges have minimal discoloration. $28

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It is in exceptional condition with no wear, pitting or discoloration. This is the deep sweep of the three Buck offered in these tools. It's 12.5in long overall. These are very useful tools still today and not made by any modern maker at any price. $35

This is a top-quality, vintage example made by Starrett in Athol, MA. It is in excellent condition with little to no wear. It's a general purpose machinists tool which can be used for setups, layout, scribing, etc. $22

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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 6in gauge has a hardened scribe at the working end. It's a simple, useful gauge for layout work in metal. $10

This is a top-quality round-leg caliper made by B&S in Providence, RI. It's in outstanding condition and works perfectly. $16

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 $15

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 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 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. $15

This is a top quality machinists caliper made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It's in mint condition and works perfectly. $10