Tools for Sale

This is a top-quality machinist tool made in Providence, RI. It looks fairly early, based on the mark. This version is hardened and tempered. It's in excellent condition and works perfectly. $20

This is a top quality machinst square made by M&W in Sheffield. It's still accurate and has only light discoloration. A top of the line tool to put to use $28

This is a top-quality gauge in excellent working condition. $20

This is a near-mint example in its original mahogany case. It was made y Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It can measure from 0-3in depth. It has its original wrench and instruction set. A exceptional exmaple $45

This cherry level dates to the 1920s SW era. It is in excellent condition with both vials intact and a partial decal. $28

I think this is the most underrated low-angle block plane out there. The body is all steel which removes any possibility of cracks in the sole. This is an outstanding example of the earliest type, which has a two-piece body. The blade is perfect. The adjuster works well. An excellent working example $30

This gouge was made by the Middletown Tool Co. of Middletown, CT. It's 13in long and in excellent condition. The inside face is perfectly clean. The handle is excellent. A solid working example by this somewhat unknown maker $20

This plane was made by the partnership of Bensen and Crannell in Albany, NY. I'm convinced this company made some of the finest molding planes of the 19th century. The fit and finish is superb. This is a useful medium size 5/8in bead. It's in excellent condition, lightly used but free of damage or wear. An outstanding example. $26

This plane was made by the partnership of Bensen and Crannell in Albany, NY. I'm convinced this company made some of the finest molding planes of the 19th century. The fit and finish is superb. This example has a fully boxed sole. This is a useful medium size 1/2in bead. It's in excellent condition, lightly used but free of damage or wear. An outstanding example. $26

This plane was made by H. Chapin at the Union Factory outside of Hartford, CT. It's a model 217 1/2 which cuts a thumbnail profile on 7/8in stock. The plane is in excellent condition with barely any wear and a perfect blade. It is absolutely usable. $30

This plane was made by A. Howland. It's a very good example with some light wear. It has perfect boxing along the quirk and a near-perfect blade. It's absolutely usable with a minimum of effort required to get it sharp. It's a useful profile in a medium scale for case, cabinet, or furniture work. $35

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 an early version prior to the mouth adjusting and the long, sloped side rail. It's in good, usable condition. The adjusters wok well. The blade is long and clean. It has a dark, honest patina on the sides that could easily be polished off if you prefer shiny. $30

This is a 1920s SW Era jack plane. It has the improved frog which uses machine screws threaded into brass inserts in the body to secure it. This is a big improvement over the old design that uses wood screws. This is a good, usable example. The blade is long and clean. The knob and tote are both excellent. The sole has light wear. It will make a good working jack plane for someone who appreciates wood-bottom planes. $35

This is a top-quality German plane in new, unused condition. It's a beautifully made tool that will cut clean, accurate rabbets both with and across the grain. It retails for $285 new and worth every penny. $220

This is a top-quality German plane in new condition. It's 16in long with a 2in wide blade. It retails for around $285 new. $220

This is a high quality edge tool made by CE Jennings and sold under the Jennings and Griffin brand name. It's 12.5in long. The handle is excellent. the back is clean and free of pitting. An excellent worker. $22

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's 9in long. The back is clean and free of pitting on the back. It needs just a quick grind and home.The handle is original and excellent. A solid worker of the best quality. $26

This drawknife was made by the Douglass Mfg. Co. of Seymour, CT. This company was later purchased by James Swan and continued to make tools well into the 20th century. This is an early example with simple bent tang handles and a forged blade. It has some light pitting on the back but it will still take an edge and be quite useful. The bevel is in good shape currently and decently sharp. An early example that still has some working life ahead of it $30

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. 230 is in excellent condition and works perfectly. the ratchet stop works smoothly and the scale zeroes out perfectly. A top-quality measuring device made by Starrett in Athol, MA $28

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 edge tool made by Swan in Seymour, CT. It's 14in long overall. The handle is perfect. The back is decently clean, free of any major pitting. It's 14in long overall. It's a solid worker that just needs minor honing to get it sharp. $24

This example was made by Millers Falls in the 1920s-30s. It has cocobolo handles and a ball-bearing head. It's a simple, non-ratchet brace that will accomplish most tasks with ease. It's well made and lightweight, which gives the user a great feel while using the tool. One of my favorite braces, it will make a great worker. $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 gauge is unmraked, likely British in origin. It works very well, locking very tight via the set screw. The blade is pitted and ugly, but it works just fine. $10

This is a high-quality gauge with a gorgeous rosewood stock. The blade is clean and locks tight using the brass thumbscrew. It works perfectly and looks even better. $20

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 example is in near-mint condition and works perfectly. It's a top-quality machinist, too, made by Lufkin in Saginaw, Mi $22

This is the medium size version of the Disston Triumph. It would be suited to setting the teeth on a coarse handsaw or larger crosscut saw. It's in excellent working order with minimal wear to the anvil or plunger $15

This is a good, usable exmaple with most of the original nickel and good long points. $26

This is a high-quality rule made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It's a six-foot rule with concealed joints and a white face. It is in new, unused condition. Based on the catalogs I have, it probably dates to the 1930s-40s. It's a useful rule that can do all sorts of tricks. $15

This is a high-quality rule made by Lufkin in Saginaw, MI. It's a six-foot rule with concealed joints and a white face. It is in new, unused condition. Based on my catalogs, it probably dates to the 1930s-40s. This is an engineer's rule marked with feet and inches on one side, graduated to the 16th. The other side is also marked in feet and inches but graduated in 100ths. $15

This is a Sandusky plane made for Sargent, a tool maker and hardware retailer based in New Haven, CT. It's in good condition with some wear from work. It's still straight and has a clean blade. $24

This is a top-quality edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's 14in long overall. The blade is long and thin, with an inside bevel for paring by hand. It has no pitting on the back. The handle is excellent. It's a perfectly usable example of a gouge not made today by any maker at any price. $30

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 a later example with plastic handles, but it works perfectly and will turn big bits without a problem. $24

This is a high-quality hammer made for Montgomery Ward and sold under the Ward's Master name. The 13oz head is perfect for driving small nails at the workbench. The face is clean and the claws have no damage. The handle is perfect. $20

This is a great general-purpose block plane. It's the same as the 9 1/2 but without the adjustable mouth. This is a very clean example with a long, clean blade and excellent adjusters. A fine working example $30

This is a top-quality carpenters hammer with a bell head, long, sweeping claws, and an excellent hickory handle. This example has the milled, checkered face. $25

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 small level is unmarked, though almost certainly a Disston. It's in excellent condition with an intact vial and the original screw which allows it to be attached to a framing square or straight edge,. $15

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 plane is marked with a model no. 180 and size, but no maker's mark. It's a classic European-style plane. The sole is in good shape. The blade is on the short side but still has some life left in it $15

This plane was made by S. Cook in Brunswick, NJ, between 1825-45. It cuts a small 3/8in bead, an ideal size for case and cabinet work. It's clean, has straight boxing, and a nice long, clean blade. It has minimal wear and is completely usable. $28

This plane is in excellent condition, in its original box. It shows evidence of very light use but has no damage or wear. This example has the PM-V11 blade. It retails for $369 new. $310

This plane is new, unused, in its original box. It retails for $115 new today $85

I'm really struggling with what to write here. Let's start with the fact that all the pieces are present and it is unused. As I understand it, its purpose is to allow the user to cut tapered sliding dovetails in wood to a tolerance most machinists would be proud of. From a machining perspective, the various parts are well-made. I envy the precision involved in making this thing. It's offered at a steep discount from the original list price. That's all I got. I'm happy to answer questions about it. $495

This plane is new, unused, in its original box. The retail price today is $110 $90

This plane is new, unused, in its original box. The retail price today is $116 $95

This is a classic WWII-era plane with all the wartime substitutions. It has hardwood handles, a black composite adjusting wheel, and all steel bolts, no brass. It's in excellent condition- super clean with perfect wood and maybe 95% japanning. It's seen as little use, and the blade is long and clean. It's a great working example. $115

This hammer was made by Maydole in Norwich, NY. David Maydole is touted as the father of the modern adze eye hammer. This is a nice early example with light wear. It has a clean face and good claws. The handle appears to be original and is in good shape. This is a true carpenter's hammer with long, sweeping claws. $28

This example is in new condition in its original box. This example comes with one blade. It retailed for $72.50 new but it no longer sold. $60

This gouge is in new condition, sharp, and ready to use. It retails for $50.99 new. $30

This shave is in new condition and retails for $74.50 new $60

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. $650

This plane is in excellent condition with only light wear. The blade is in excellent condition. It's roughly 8 3/4in long with a 48mm blade. An excellent working plane of the best quality. $45

This example is in new condition, sharp and ready to use. It's 9in long and 20ppi rip. Retail price is $95 new today $80

This is the single-bevel version in new condition. It's super sharp and ready to use. Retail price is $47 new today $30

This is a top quality edge tool made by Ward and Payne for SJ Addis. It has some specks of discoloration on the inside face but zero pitting. The handle has light wear. It's an excellent worker of the best quality. $25

This blade is in excellent condition, sharp, and ready to use. It is 1 5/8in wide with a 58in slot, designed to fit a Stanley 9 1/2, 18, or similar block plane. It retails for $33.50 new. $26

This caliper was made by Schollhorn in New Haven, CT. The design was patented on January 9, 1866 This is a fine working example. It has some honest discoloration but no damage or wear. $26

This is a top-quality English edge tool made by the highly regarded S.J. Addis. It has a long, clean blade and a perfect handle. $22

This is an interesting early Stanley hammer marked "Stanley Nailer" on the head. It has a clean face and good damage-free claws. The hickory handle is especially nice with a thin waist and flare at the base. A very nice hammer for driving nails at the bench. $20

This example has some light discoloration on the head but is otherwise exceptional. The hickory handle has some of the original decal. It has a clean face and good damage-free claws. The hickory handle is especially nice with a thin waist and flare at the base. It is a very nice hammer for driving nails at the bench. $20

This carving tool was made by Ward and Payne in Sheffield for SJ Addis. It's a top-quality Sheffield edge tool in excellent condition. It was made in the 1880s-1890s based on the logo type study. It has a double-bevel chisel tip. An excellent example to use $15

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 Mitutoyo mic in excellent working order. It's graduated to read to .001. It has a locking lever and friction stop. It's in its original case with the adjusting wrench. You can buy it new today for around $120. $25

This is a top quality machinists caliper made by B&S in Providence, RI. It's in exceptional condition and works perfectly. It's a really handy layout tool for machinists work. $20

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. Its inside face is clean and free of pitting, and the handle is in excellent condition. It is a solid worker. $15

This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. Its inside face is clean and free of pitting, and the handle is in excellent condition. It is a solid worker. $15

This high-quality chisel was made by DR Barton in Rochester, NY. The back of the blade is clean and flat. The handle is in good shape. It's a good solid worker $16

This plane has no maker's mark, just owner's marks. It looks early 20th century British to me, maybe Marples. It's decent quality, usable but nowhere near the peak of British quality. It has a decent blade with plenty of life left. It's a decent, usable plane but straight rabbet planes aren't common. $22

This is a top quality mic made by B&S in Providence, RI. This model has a ratchet stop and locking ring. It has minor discoloration and works perfectly. $15

This is a top-quality machinists tool made by B&S in Providence, RI. This example has some light finish loss but still works perfectly. It's fitted with a ratchet stop which works smoothly. $15

This is a high-quality micrometer in excellent working order. It was made for Craftsman and has the "DC" maker code. I have conflicting information on this one. It could have been made by Mitutoyo or Central Tool Co. Either way, it's an inexpensive high-precision micrometer with a ratchet stop. $15

This plane was made by John Moseley & Son in London between 1862-1880. It's a top-quality plane that has seen little use. It's nearly flawless, the only apology being a small chip from the rear of the boxing, the result of an errant mallet strike. Otherwise an exceptional plane. $15

This plane was made by Simms of London between 1813 and 1834. It's in excellent condition but it's seen a lot of use. The blade is on the short side and the wedge has minor wear from a hammer. Otherwise, it's crisp, clean, and in excellent working order. It's a useful 1/2in size for case and cabinet work. $15

This plane was made by the Saybrook, CT planemaker John Denison in the mid-19th century. The plane has night wear but no damage. The blade is in great shape. It's a perfectly usable plane in a larger size. $10

This is a top quality Sheffield chisel made by Marples. It has a nice boxwood handle and a long, clean blade.The handle is pefect. $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 a super cool, hand-forged corner chisel made of iron with a forge-welded steel business end. It's unmarked and well made. It could be made usable again without too much work.. it doesn't have a lot of pitting on the back. It looks very similar to the forged corner chisel I listed at the same time, though without maker's marks I can't prove they were made by the same smith. I think it has a great look to it and is definitely something unique. $15

Millers Falls continued to make excellent quality machinists tools after they merged with Goodell-Pratt ca. 1935. This is an excellent example of their work in near-mint condition. $12

This is a simple, forged compass in good working order. The points need sharpening if you intend to use it. $10

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

This was made by Keuffel & Esser Co in Hoboken, NY. It is intended to hold steel tapes to aid in pulling them taut in use. It's a top quality tool, if a bit esoteric, in exceptional condition $12