Hi again! I posted a few new tools to the list tonight. It's a small update, with only 20 tools or so, but there are a couple of truly special items in this update. I hope you enjoy having a look. Thanks as always. --Josh
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Early Spofford Patent Bit Brace
$35 New Item This Week
Scarce Millers Falls McClellan Patent Corner Bit Brace
$115 New Item This Week
This odd brace was made by Millers Falls based on Stephen McClellan's June 8, 1897 and June 29, 1897 patents. This example has both patent dates stamped on the crank arm. It's an interesting design that allows the brace to work into corners and other tight spaces.. It's mechanically perfect. It works smoothly and has minimal wear. It has much of the original red paint, black japanning, and nickel plating. The rosewood handles are in great shape. It's a hard brace to find, especially in as good a condition as this one. $115
Billings and Spencer Bicycle Wrench
$24 New Item This Week
Super-Rare Backsaw for Millers Falls 16 1/2 Mitre Box
$125 New Item This Week
This is an original backsaw made by Simonds specifically for the no. 16 1/2 mitre box. it has a full etch on the plate, indicating it was made for Millers Falls. The plate is straight and free of pitting. The teeth are all in good shape and decently sharp. The handle is perfect. It's absolutely usable. The 16 1/2, and the similar 15 1/2 are miniature mitre boxes that are popular but hard to find. They require unique small backsaws, like this one, which are even harder to find. This one is 2in deep so it was originally sold with a 16 1/2. It may work with a 15 1/2 as well but might require a baseboard to make up for the 1/4in shorter plate. A true rarity, one of only a handful I've seen in 25 years. $125
Disston no. 726in handsaw
$50 New Item This Week
This example dates to the 1880s. It's barely used, measuring 2 1/4in deep at the toe. The blade is straight and the teeth are quite sharp- it cuts deently as-is but could probably use a touch-up filing. The etch is visible. The plate does have pitting, but it's scattered and not terribly. The handle is excellent. It's a solid working saw in one of the best general purpose configurations. $50
Stearns Jointer Fence
$45 New Item This Week
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
William Johnson Spokeshave
$35 New Item This Week
This is a high quality shave made by Wm. Johnson in Newark, NJ. It's made of maple with a brass wear plate in front of the blade. The blade itself is original length and has no pitting. It has some light discoloration, the only flaw. An excellent worker if you like wooden spokeshave $35
Plumb 20oz Scout Hatchet
$30 New Item This Week
Stanley no. 92 Marking Gauge
$60 New Item This Week
This is a Traut patent no. 92 marking gauge in complete and excellent condition. The design was patented August 23, 1892. This example has exceptional rosewood, nicely patinated brass, and no wear or damage. It has the original marking blade that slides under the head- a frequently missing piece. These are uncommon guages and very rare to find complete and in this condition. $60
Stanley "type 11" no. 8C Jointer Plane
$225 New Item This Week
This is a "type 11" plane, all complete and original. It's in exceptional condition, clean and crisp, free of wear or damage. The knob and tote are both excellent. The tote has outstanding grain and color. It has its original blade, which is near its original length and very clean. The original japanning is better than 95%. It's a great example, ready to be put to use $225
Exceptional Atkins no. 100 Floring Saw
$65 New Item This Week
1/4in Buck Brothers Thin Paring Gouge
$32 New Item This Week
This is a top quality American edge tool made by Buck Brothers in Millbury, MA. It has a long, thin blade with a lot of flex. The inside bevel is used for paring work by hand only. The druitwood handle is perfect. The blade has zero pitting or discoloraiton. It measures 11.5in long overall. It's very sharp and as nice as they come $32
Buck Brothers 7/16in Pattermakers Paring Gouge
$35 New Item This Week
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
Buck Brothers 7/8in Pattermakers Paring Gouge
$35 New Item This Week
This is a top-quality edge tool made by Buck in Millbury, MA. It's a crank-neck patternmaker's chisel with an inside bevel for paring work. The blade is especially clean, free of pitting, and has a sharp bevel. This example has the deep sweep of the three Buck offered. It's 13.5in long overall. The fruitwood handle is in excellent condition, noting an owner's initials. It's an outstanding working example of this sort of gouge- not made by any modern maker today at any price $35
New-Old-Stock Irwin no. 22 Expansive Bit
$28 New Item This Week
Stanley no. 80 SW Era Cabinet Scraper
$40 New Item This Week
Stanley no. 51 Spokeshave
$30 New Item This Week
Crown Tool Mortise and Marking Gauge
$20 New Item This Week
Early Stanley "type 1" 6in no. 20 Try Square
$24 New Item This Week
Early Stanley no. 140 "type 1" Rabbeting Skew Block Plane
$115 New Item This Week
This is a good, usable example, free of damage with a long clean blade. It's all original. The removable side plate has Traut's Nov. 6 1894 patent date. The japanning is 90% or better. The lever adjuster works well- the slots and teeth are not worn out. $115
Starrett no. 151 Hack Saw
$22 New Item This Week
PS&W 1/2in Tang Chisel
$24
CE Jennings 3/4in Socket Gouge
$26
JB Addis 3/16in no. 21 Flat Spoon Gouge
$28
SJ Addis 3/8in no. 45 V Carving Tool
$35
Herring Bros. 1/8in no. 11 Veining Tool
$28
This is a high quality Sheffield edge tool made by Herring. It's a tiny 1/8in with a super-deep no. 11 sweep. The inside face has zero pitting. It badly needs to be ground but won't take much effort at all to have it in perfect working condition. A rare profile to find in this size. $28
SJ Addis 1/8in no. 11 Veining Tool
$28
Buck 5/16in no. 30 Spoon Gouge
$30
This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck Brothers in Millbury, MA. It has a perfect blade- full length and completely free of pitting. The handle has a partial decal from a Chicago hardware store that specialized in patternmaker's tools which is an interesting little tidbit. An exceptional worker of the best quality. $30
Buck 7/16in no. 30 Spoon Gouge
$30
This is a top-quality American edge tool made by Buck Brothers in Millbury, MA. It has a perfect blade- full length and completely free of pitting. The handle has a partial decal from a Chicago hardware store that specialized in patternmaker's tools which is an interesting little tidbit. An exceptional worker of the best quality. $30
Wm. Marples 3/8in no. 39 V Carving Tool
$30
i. Sorby 5/8in Flat Spoon Gouge
$30
SJ Addis 5/16in no.2 Flat Carving Chisel
$26
SJ Addis Boxwood-Handled 5/16in no.29 Deep Spoon Gouge
$35
Herring Bros 1/4in no. 28 Spoon Gouge
$28
Set of Five Micrometers
$65
Excellent Starrett no. 436 3-4in Micrometer
$24
Starrett 272A Radius Gauge
$28
Excellent 1/2in American Side Bead Molding Plane
$24
This plane was made by the Taber Plane Co. of New Bedford, MA. It cuts a useful 1/2in bead, a general purpose size well suited for case and cabinet work. The boxing is perfect. The blade has plenty of life left and no pitting near the working area. A solid worker in a useful, but common, size $24
1in Nosing Plane
$24
Millers Falls no. 9 Smooth Plane
$60
Stanley no. 3C Smooth Plane
$60
This plane is a "type 9" made between 1902-1907. It has a slightly later SW era blade which is in exceptional condition- factory new length with zero pitting. The knob and tote are perfect. The sides are decently clean, noting a punched owner's mark on both sides. All adjusters work well. It's just a solid working example not a collector's item. $60
Disston D-95 Fine Crosscut Handsaw
$30
The D-95 is not a popular saw, and for good reason. The handles are terribly ugly. The plates, however, are excellent quality making these bargain workers. This is an especially clean example with a straight plate that's seen little use. All teeth are in good shape but it's not terribly sharp. $30
Beech Spokeshave
$28
Atha 16oz Carpenters Hammer
$28
This is a pre-Stanley Atha carpenter's hammer with a 16oz bell head and original hickory handle. It's in excellent condition with a nice clean face and no damage to the claws. This isn't a framing or ripping hammer- the claws are long and sweep down past the eye. It's a top quality hammer that would do great work at the bench $28
Kelly True-Temper Half Hatchet
$35
This is a Kelly Perfect" half-hatchet with a 1.5lb head and hickory handle. It was made in Charlestown, WV. It's marked with both the True Temper And Kelly Axe & Tool Co. names. It is a top quality edge tool in excellent condition. The head is especially clean and the bit decently sharp. The octagonal poll has no damage. The handle is perfect. It's an ideal general purpose hatchet in top condition $35
Small 1lb Kelly Hatchet
$28
This hatchet was made by the Kelly Axe & Tool Co. in Charlestown. WV. It has the secondary "Kelly Quality" circular mark on the head. The head has some discoloration but minimal wear. The poll is excellent. The handle is vert good with only some light wear but no cracks. It's a solid worker of the best quality that only needs to be ground and honed. $28
Auburn 1/4in Side Bead Molding Plane
$30
Early American 3/4in Astragal Molding Plane
$28
This plane is made of yellow birch and has heavy, flat chamfers along with a deep cove at the step. It's definitely 18th century American. It's unmarked so we can't know who made it. It's in very good condition with only some very light wear. It's a nice piece of American tool history and still usable today. $28
Excellent 1/2in Fenced Casing Plane
$35
This is a top quality plane made by the Lindsey Brothers, James and George, who made planes in Huntington, MA between 1856-1879. It cuts a thumbnail profile along the edge of a board and is used vertically, referencing the face, not the edge of the board. It has a boxed fence and is the only example of this profile I've seen in the 1/2in size. It's in excellent condition with minimal wear $35
Medium Size Quirk Ogee and Bevel Molding Plane
$40
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
TH Witherby 1/4in Socket Chisel
$28
Stanley no. 51 Spokeshave
$26
Excellent J.T. Slocomb 2-3in Micrometer
$28
Tiny Starrett 2 1/4in Inside Caliper
$22
Union 4in Odd-Leg Caliper
$20
Tiny Starrett 2 1/2 in Outside Caliper
$22
Draper 2-3in Tenths Micrometer
$22
Mathieson 1/2in Square Ovolo Molding Plane
$28
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
Remarkable, Super-Curvy Quirk Ogee and Bevel Molding Plane
$50
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
Stanley no. 8 Jointer Plane
$215
This is a nice, usable example. It has no excessive wear or damage. The knob and tote are both perfect. The sides and sole have a nice honest, natural patina that's protected it from rust over the years.. The japanning is better than 50%. The blade has plenty of life left and is very clean, free of pitting. There's nothing stopping it from being a great worker $215
Brown and Sharpe Hardened Machinists Square
$30
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
Pre-Stanley L. Bailey no. 51 Spokeshave
$45
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
Stanley no. 3 Small Smooth Plane
$65
This is a "type 9" plane dating to the first decade of the 20th century. It has seen light use and has some light wear. It's free of damage and is still absolutely usable. The blade is long and clean. The rosewood knob and tote are both excellent. The blade is long and free of pitting. All of the adjusters work well. It's a solid worker that will take a minimum of time and effort to get running once again. $65
1/2in Socket Gouge
$26
Long, Thin, 5/16in Paring Gouge
$30
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
W. Butcher Small 3/16in Tang Gouge
$26
This is a top-quality Sheffield edge tool made by the highly respected W. Butcher. It's in excellent condition with an especially clean blade, free of pitting. The handle is beautifully made and in excellent condition. This is a hard-to-find size in a useful no. 7 sweep. An excellent working gogue $26
Mitutoyo 0-1in Tenths Micrometer
$26
Starrett 272A Fillet or Radius Gauge
$22
Stanley no. 53 Adjustable Spokeshave
$35
This is an early example with the circular Stanley logo on the blade. It's been used but no no damage or wear other than a bit of missing japanning. The mouth springs are strong. The blade is long and clean. It's an especially good spokeshave to use- the mouth adjuster offering an easy way to change the depth of cut while in use $35
PS&W 10in Drawknife
$40
This is an early example with Peck Stow and Wilcox's "No. 1 Exc" trademark. It has a long, clean blade with no pitting. The bevel is reasonably sharp. The fruitwood handles are in good shape, free of damage. The left handle does rotate which is annoying, but it's still tight to the tang. It's an excellent quality drawknife that will make a fine worker. $40
Clean Set of James Swan Auger Bits
$80
These bits were made by Swan in Seymour, CT. They are in their original box which has a complete inner advertising label. These are Irwin pattern bits with a single twist and single coarse lead screw, ideal general purpose bits that will work in any sort of wood. The sizes included are 4,6,8,12,14,16. They all have minimal wear, good lead screws, spurs and cutters. $80
Kelly True Temper Tommy Axe
$28
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
Stanley "100 Plus" Framing Hammer
$25
Buck Brothers 1/8in Tang Chisel
$26
Early 3in Machinists Square
$24
Interesting Thumb Micrometer
$45
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
Henry Taylor 1/8in no. 10 Boxwood Handled Gouge
$28
Tiny SJ Addis no. 10 1/8in Tang Gouge
$20
Complete and Excellent Brown and Sharpe no. 60 1-2in Micrometer w/ Standard
$28
Exceptional 10in Wing Caliper
$26
Brown and Shape no 608 0-3in Micrometer Depth Gauge
$45
Lufkin 4in Round-Leg Outside Caliper
$20
Unique and Excellent Wire Gauge
$35
I think this is an awesome tool. It looks user-made to me. It appears to be a pocket knife but the three blades are each wire gauges which measure form 0-23. The brass side is also graduated as a ruler. It's elaborately etched "Mr. Sarson" on one side. It has a lovely patina and a great look overall. $35
Stanley no. 68 "type 11" era Rabbeting Spokeshave
$45
Sheer-Tumico 0-1in Tenths Micrometer
$20
Vintage 16oz Octagonal-Handle Carpenters Hammer
$24
Marples 5/16in Tang Chisel
$24
Buck 1/4in Socket Chisel
$22
ECE Primus no. 704 Smooth Plane
$120
This is ECE's top of the line smoother equipped with their "regulator" adjusting mechanism. This example has seen light use and remains in excellent condition all around. It's marked "Western Germany" so it's at least 35 years old. (yes, it's been that long. I was shocked as well). An exceptional woodworking plane to put to work. It retails for $225 new today. $120
7/8in Dado Molding Plane
$28
This plane was made for Marten Doscher, the New York hardware dealer. It has some light wear but no damage and remains straight and usable. It has long, clean blades and a functional depth stop. The 7/8in size is the most common to find and useful for larger case and cabinet work. This is a god, usable example $28
1/2in Scottish Side Bead Molding Plane
$15
Excellent and Interesting Sash Fillister
$75
This plane is marked "J. Madden" at the toe, which I'm sure is a maker's mark. The mark doesn't appear in any of the reference books I have. Based on the features, I believe it's the early 19th century and is assuredly British. I've seen a couple of other examples with this mark over the years, but more information eludes me. The plane is a classic British wedge-arm sash filllister. It's in excellent condition overall, with no wear or damage. It has the usual depth stop on the left side which is actuated with the brass thumbscrew. There is a second complimentary depth stop on the other side made of wood and brass which is housed in a sliding dovetail. The second depth stop is something I haven't seen before. The plane is an exceptional example and definitely usable. $75
1 1/4in Hollow And Round Molding Plane Pair
$35
These planes we made by different makers- one is a Moseley, the other a Wm. Moss, but the soles match exactly, each cutting an arc 1 1/4in wide. They are both high-quality English planes with only light wear and good, long blades. A solid working pair that could definitely be put to use $35
Small Machinists Scratch Gauge
$15
Tiny Brown and Sharpe no. 802 2 1/2in Inside caliper
$22
Stanley no. 135 Liberty Bell Smooth Plane
$20
Stanley's Liberty Bell line of planes was positioned as more affordable than Bailey pattern planes but offered more adjustability than a traditional wooden plane. In reality the adjusters don't work well. It lacks a lateral and is far too coarse for any sort of fine work. However- these planes are usable if you treat them like a wooden plane. Use a hammer to adjust the blade and they make solid workers. this one has some wear but is still usable. These will never be popular among users, but they do work $20
Brown and Sharpe 1-2in Micrometer
$15
Excellent Brown and Sharpe no. 18 Tenths Micrometer
$30
Excellent German 20 Meter Tape Measure
$20
Red Rose Panel Raiser
$525 Recently Reduced Price
This plane was made by Red Rose and is truly a masterpiece of modern planemaking. It's sized for 3/4in stock. It both raises and fields a panel for use in a traditional rail and style door. This example is unused. There is a tiny bit of damage to the top of the wedge that holds the nicker wedge, an unfortunate accident of shipping it across the country a few times. This plane is no longer made and retailed for $750 when it was new. $525
Veritas hinge Mortise Plane
$125
Starrett no. 436 2-3in Micrometer
$24
Starrett 0-1in no. 203-C Micrometer
$26
Clark Tool Co. Spokeshave
$25
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
Brown and Sharpe no. 815 6in. Inside Caliper
$22
Stanley no. 41 Push Drill
$26
Lufkin 25ft Metal Tape Measure
$10
Sandusky 1/4in Side Bead Molding Plane
$24
Henry Taylor 7/16in no. 6 Carving Tool
$20 Recently Reduced Price
3in Lufkin Round-Leg Inside Caliper
$15 Recently Reduced Price
Ohio Tool Co. 1/4in Side Bead Molding Plane
$15 Recently Reduced Price
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
Tiny Lufkin 2 1/2in Inside Caliper
$15 Recently Reduced Price