Tools for Sale

This saw was made by Simonds in Fitchburg, MA. This is an 8 point crosscut handsaw, an ideal general purpose saw for breaking down stock. It has a straight plate with a nib and a decent etch. The blade has some discoloration as shown, but no bad pitting or anything that would affect use. The handle has a small chip out of the top horn. The teeth are in good shape and somewhat sharp, but it could use a light filing to get it perfectly sharp. It's a high quality saw in a desirable size and configuration $50

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's 11in long overall. The apple handle is original and in excellent condition. There is no pitting on the inside face. This is a standard no. 7 sweep. $26

This is a high qualtiy, medium-duty drill capable of holding round-shank bits up to 3/8in. It dates to 1935-1947. It has some discoloration but the decal is clear. The wood is in great shape. The chuck works perfectly. The gear action is smooth. An excellent worker. $35

This is a simple, high-quality hand drill well suited for boring small holes. It was made by North Brothers in Philadelphia before the 1946 Stanley acquisition. It works perfectly. $35

This is a high-quality, English-made Record 07 jointer plane in excellent working condition. It's barely used and has some discoloration on the bare parts from sitting around. It's free of damage or wear. The blade is original length and has no pitting. The adjusters all work well. An excellent working jointer. $100

This is an early example dating to around 1880, predating the invention of the lateral adjuster. It has a clear eagle logo on the toe. The sole has very little wear. The blade is original to the plane, It's long and clean, free of pitting. It's absolutely usable for someone who appreciates wood-bottom planes. $40

This is a top-qualtiy, vintage Starrett tool made in Athol, MA. It is in perfect working condition. The round-leg dividers like this were the top of the line model sold by Starrett. It's in near-mint condition with no wear or discoloration. It's a well-made tool, ideal for small layout or design work. $30

This is an excellent example of Sargent's Auto-Set plane, a design that allows the blade to be removed for sharpening without changing the depth of cut. It's an interesting design and does work, though it never really caught on. This example is very clean and has near-perfect japanning. The sides and sole are clean. The knob and tote are original and free of damage. It has a nice long, clean blade. It's perfectly usable, and an interesting design. $85

This plane is a type 11/12. It has three patent dates, and a low knob. It's also fitted with a large adjusting wheel and the early SW era blade. It's seen some use and has some light wear including a couple of tiny chips in the back of the mouth as shown in the photos. The knob and tote are excellent. The blade has a lot of life left and is free of pitting on the back. The japanning is 95% or so. A solid worker that will require minimal tuning. $65

This is a high quality edge tool made by Greenlee in Rockford, IL. It's 10 1/2in long overall. The handle is excellent. The back is lapped clean and flat. $22

This is a top quality hammer made by Collins in Hartford, CT an marked with their Legitimus mark. It has a clean face and good claws. The handle has an octagonal cross-section towards the head and a nicely waisted shape towards the end. It's good-looking and perfectly usable. $24

This is a top quality hammer made by Cheney in Little Falls, NY. It has a clean face and good claws. This model has the patented nail-holding claws. It's good-looking and perfectly usable. $26

This small, unmarked hammer is in excellent working condition. The face and claws are clean. The handle is excellent. $15

This is a 1910-1918 no. 80 in near-mint condition. It has 100% japanning and the original blade. The box has a great label but the box top has repaired corners and is missing the back portion. The bottom of the box is in excellent condition. It's a near-perfect example of this very useful cabinet scraper. $60

This plane was made by J.M. Slater in Detroit, MI. Slater made planes from 1845-1860. It has some light wear from use but no damage. It remains straight and has a good tight mouth. The blade is lapped clean and flat at the working end. It needs minimal tuning to get it into working condition. A solid worker $30

This plane has no mark I can read. Based on the wedge style it was made by Sandusky. It cuts a 1 1/2in wide by 1in deep reverse ogee. It's in excellent condition, barely used, if at all. The blade is especially clean. There is a crack in the very end of the thinnest part of the blade but it's not actually a problem. The part of the blade with the crack is buried in the non-escapement side of the plane when it's being used. Not perfect, but pretty close to it. $35

This is a beautiful example of the classic quirk ogee and bevel molding profile. It's 1 1/2in wide and 3/4in deep with a curvier than usual ogee. This one was made by ZJ McMaster who used prison labor to make planes between 1839-1847. This is a beautifully made plane in excellent condition. It has perfect boxing, no wear, and a long, clean blade that looks unused. It's an outstanding example of this very popular profile. $45

This is a high quality plane made by A&E Baldwin in New York between 1830-41. The plane is in exceptional condition and shows no wear. It cuts a quirk ogee 2in wide and 1in deep. There aren't even any hammer marks on the heel. The blade is perfect, virtually factory-new. Best of all it matches the sole especially well which is a boon for a plane this wide. It's absolutely usable, and a lovely larger profiel. $50

This saw was made for Stanley and sold with their no. 861 Four Square tool cabinet. Because this saw was offered only as part of this specific tool chest4, it's pretty hard to find. This is a 24in 8ppi crosscut panel saw. The plate has some discoloration, but the etch is visible, and it's dead straight. The teeth are good but not sharp. The handle is excellent and has a partial decal. It would be a good saw to use or add to a tool chest. $45

This saw dates to 1928-1941. It has a clean, straight plate with a good etch and no pitting. The plate is 8ppi crosscut. The teeth are decently sharp but could use a light filing. the handle is excellent. It's a perfect general-purpose crosscut handsaw $55

This is a top-quality Sheffield edge tool made by the highly respected W. Butcher. It's in good, usable condition. The back is free of pitting. The fruitwood handle is beautifully made and in excellent condition. A fine worker of the best quality. $24

This is a true paring gouge with an inside bevel and a cranked shank to elevate the handle above the work. It measures 13.5in long overall. This is the "medium" sweep of the three Buck offered. The back is clean and completely free of pitting. The handle is excellent. Buck made absolutely top quality edge tools in Millbury, MA. . It's a nice example of this useful gouge, no longer made by any modern maker at any price. $32

This is a true paring gouge with an inside bevel and a cranked shank to elevate the handle above the work. It measures 12in long overall. This is the "medium" sweep of the three Buck offered. The back is clean and completely free of pitting. The handle is excellent. Buck made absolutely top quality edge tools in Millbury, MA. . It's a nice example of this useful gouge, no longer made by any modern maker at any price. $32

This gouge was made by DR Barton in Rochester, NY. It's an unusual 15 1/2in long overall with an inside bevel for paring work. It has a cranked tang which elevates the handle. The blade is decently clean with pinprick pitting on the back as you can see in the photos. It's still completely usable, and not something you can buy new today at any price. $28

This is a top quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's a crank-neck patternmaker's paring gouge with an inside bevel and a perfect handle. The blade is especially clean and still sharp. This is the deepest of the three sweeps Buck offered. $30

This is a good, usable example with a straight, square blade. The rosewood stock is excellent. The blade has most of its original bluing but it does have some pitting towards the end. Nothing special, just a solid worker. $20

This is a high quality machinists tool made by Scherr-Tumico in St. James, MN. It's in excellent condition and works perfectly. It has a friction stop, locking ring, and can read to the tenth of a thousandth. $22

This is a top quality, vintage example made in Athol, MA. It has some light discoloration but still works perfectly. It has a double v-groove anvil and pointed plunger for measuring threads 2-30tpi. You can buy this micrometer new from Starrett for $434 today $40

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 plane was made by the partnership of Hills and Winship in New Bedford, MA between 1869-1873. It's in excellent condition with some very light wear. It has a long, clean blade. This plane cuts a useful medium-size 1/2in bead. It's a fine worker that will need minimal work to get it running. $24

This plane was made by Mockridge & Son in Newark, NJ between 1868-1902. It's been used and has some wear. It's still straight and has a good blade. There is no gross damage, just wear. It needs to be tuned up, as expected, but it will work just fine. $24

This is a decent-quality plane with some wear from use. It cuts a 1in square ovolo, a larger than normal size, but not terribly popular since it's too big for most furniture. It has a decent blade and is usable. $24

This plane cuts a 1 3/4in wide by 1in deep ogee. It was made by H.L. Naramore in Cummingotn, MA between 1865-1872. It's a good-looking plane with a decent blade but the mouth is opened up, presumably intentionally. It's not ideal, for sure, but it could still be usable, and it's a nicer larger profile. $22

This small plane was made around 1900. It has a good blade with a clean back. It's been used a lot and has almost no original japanning. All it needs is a bevel grind and hone. A simple, useful little block plane. $15

This is a somewhat scarce Disston saw intended for use dehorning cattle. It can hold a hacksaw blade as well, as this example does. $24

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 is a high quality plane made by Greenslade. It cuts a 1/2in wide by 1/4in deep flat ovolo. The plane has light wear. the blade is decent- the back is clean but it needs the usual tuning to get it into working condition. It's a decent, usable plane that cuts a very useful profile $28

This is a high quality plane made by Preston in Birmingham, England.. It cuts a 5/8in wide by 1/4in deep flat ovolo. The plane has light wear. the blade is decent- the back is clean but it needs the usual tuning to get it into working condition. It's a decent, usable plane that cuts a very useful profile $28

This is a good quality plane made by Mathieson in Glasgow. It has light wear on the sole including a few tiny tack holes from where a fence was attached. The blade is long and clean. The body is straight. It could be easily tuned up to be a nice worker. $26

This is a good, usable example. The back is clean and free of pitting. The handles are solid. There are a couple of small nicks on the bevel but nothing terrible. The handles fold in for storage and can folded back 180 degrees to make grinding and honing easier. It's marked with Young's July 16, 1895 patent date $45

This is an excellent working no. 8. It's a gorgeous plane, all original and uncleaned. All I had to do was wipe the dust off. It has just a little honest discoloration on the sides. The knob and tote are both excellent. The blade is near original length and especially clean. It was well cared for and still sharp. I gave it a test run and it works well. It will be a fantastic worker. $225

This is a working set of eleven scrapers, all sharp and ready to use. Various makers are included- Marples, Garlik, Veritas, etc. They are held safely in a Lee Valley scraper wallet. All of the scrapers you'd ever need, and a lifetime supply of them. $100

This is a barely used example in perfect working order. It retails for $160 new $130

This 1000 grit stone is in new, unused condition. It's super handy for honing molding plane blades with sharp rectangular transitions, like anything with a bevel. $20

This is a new, unused rule. It's a 5R grad thin, flexible rule with a satin chrome finish. Retail price is $36 new today $24

This is a 26in, 10ppi no. 65. It has a "damaskened" blade which is clean, straight, and has a good clear etch which is unusual for an Atkins. It's very sharp and cuts well. The handle is excellent. It's a great saw for cutting thin stock or making fine crosscuts in hardwoods. $60

This is a 24in no. 10 1/2 made by Simonds in Fitchburg, MA. It has a straight plate and decent teeth. It does cut and does well in softwoods. It could definitely use a filing if you want it to be perfectly sharp. The teeth are decent- not perfect. The etch is clear. The nib is missing. The handle is excellent. It's a rare panel rip, the one so many people want, but are hard to find. It's not perfect but with a little work it will be a great worker $55

Disston did offer the thumbhole handle on crosscut saws. I've seen a few of them over the years, but they are definitely rare. Thinking about it, the handle makes sense on a crosscut saw. Breaking down a wide, thick board can be a long operation, and the thumbhole handle is definitely easier to use for long periods. This one is even more unusual in that it's 7 1/2ppi as measured and marked. This is an early example with all five 1870s patent dates on the handle and the 1876-1887 medallion. The plate is dead straight and especially clean. The teeth are in great shape and quite sharp. The handle has an owner's name "James" carved on it, but it's otherwise perfect. It's an outstanding saw overall that will be an awesome worker. $115

This saw was made by Richardson in Newark, NY. It's a no. 102, a middle-line saw marked with their Newark Saw Co. brand name. The blade is especially clean and has a bold, crisp etch. The plate is massive- 28in long and 3in deep. It has 5ppi rip. The teeth are in great shape but need a quick filing. The handle is perfect. It's a fantastic saw that would be both a great worker as well as a nice addition to a Richardson collector. $95

This level was made by E. Preston in Birmingham. It has a very faint mark that I'll try to capture in the photos. It's clear under a microscope. The top plate is absolutely gorgeous. It has brass feet and what appears to be a mahogany body. $26

This saw was made for the Norvell-Shapleigh Hardware Co. of St. Louis, MO. It has an elaborate etch of a train on the plate and the "Fast Mail" logo. the plate is dead straight, 9ppi crosscut, and decently sharp. The handle is perfect. It needs just a light filing to get it into perfect working condition. $50

This is a simple beech router plane with a 7/16in wide blade. the blade is full-length and looks unused. The label is missing so I can't tell for sure who made it but based on the "Made in Holland" stamp I'd wager Nooitgedagt. It's a well-made plane in perfect working order. $60

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's 11 3/4in long. The blade is perfect- the back is lapped and is completely free of pitting. The bevel is very sharp. The apple handle has no damage at all. A great working example in top condition $32

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's 11in long. The blade is perfect- the back is lapped and is completely free of pitting. The bevel is very sharp. The apple handle has no damage at all. A great working example in top condition $30

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's 11 3/4in long. The blade is perfect- the back is lapped and is completely free of pitting. The bevel is very sharp. The apple handle has no damage at all. A great working example in top condition $30

This is a top quality hammer made by FR Plumb in Philadelphia. The head is perfect. The handle is original and also In excellent condition. A nice example in a hard to find small size. $24

This is clearly modern. It's unmarked. I think it's one of the German imports Woodcraft sold back in the 90s. It's been used a bit and has been honed. The handles are in great shape. $45

This is an earlier example based on the mark and construction of the blade. CJ Kimball made drawknives in Milford, NH has early as 1841 and the company continued until at least 1900. This is an excellent working example. The handles are perfect- no damage or rotation. The back of the blade has some small areas of minute pitting. The bevel is sharp. It's in better condition than the majority I come across. This one will be an excellent worker. $55

This is a top quality, vintage example made in Athol, MA. It has some light discoloration but still works perfectly. It has a double v-groove anvil and pointed plunger for measuring threads 14-20tpi. You can buy this micrometer new from Starrett for $434 today $45

This protractor is in excellent condition with only minor scratches on the satin chrome finish. It uses a no. C610N narrow rule as the protractor leg. It retails for $112 new from Lee Valley today $50

This is a top-quality, vintage example in near-mint condition. It's fitted with the original no. 45 narrow rule which is also near-mint. You an buy it new for $80 today from Lee Valley $30

This is a true slick. It was made by DR Barton in Rochester, NY. Including the handle it measures 27in long overall. It has a thin blade with an upward-sloping socket so it can be used flat without the handle hitting the work. The handle appears to be original. It does have a small well-done glue repair to a crack at the end. The blade is in great shape. The back has been lapped flat and clean. A great example to put to use- better than the vast majority of slicks I usually see. $215

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 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

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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 beech 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 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 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