Tools for Sale

This plane cuts a complete 180 degree round-over on 1in stock. It was made by Sandusky for Sargent. The plane is in very good condition overall with minimal wear. The blades are both in good shape. A very common plane and not terribly desirable, thus the low price. $22

This plane was likely made by G. Davis in Birmingham in the last third of the 19th century. It's an obviously modified plane made to cut a small 1/2in wide bead and ovolo plane. The strange thing is that the profile is backwards from what we'd expect.. the bead is on the right side, the ovolo on the left. It could be a special purpose plane made for a job I can't fathom. Still interesting, and in great shape. $15

This plane, made by the prolific Philadelphia, PA planemaker John Bell, cuts a 7/8in wide by 5/8in deep quirk ovolo and bead profile. The plane's mouth has been widened which is unfortunate because it's otherwise in outstanding condition. $25

This plane was made between 1830-1860 in Bristol, England by William Gillett. It cuts a 1 1/2in wide by 1in deep quirk ogee and bevel profile, an especially curvy example in a useful medium size for case and cabinet work. It's a nice clean plane with good boxing and an especially clean blade. It'll make a fine worker with minimal work to tune it up. $40

This plane has a partial maker's mark I can't read. It's a standard American-looking side bead but in a left-handed configuration which is very rare. It has light wear and a very clean blade. $28

This plane is as nice as you'll find. It's perfectly clean and has no wear. The blade is likewise perfectly clean and free of pitting. It's a top quality plane made by Greenslade in Bristol, England. It's a large architectural size bead in perfect working condition. $26

This is a slipped side bead- there is a small slip along the escapement side which can be removed to allow the plane to cut a deeper bead or work alongside another molding element in a built-up profile. It's not something you are likely to use, but it's the hallmark of a top quality British plane. This example in very good condition and of the best quality. It was made by Moseley in London in the mid-19th century. It has has some light wear from use but remains very sharp, ready to work. It's a useful medium size. An excellent worker of the highest quality. $28

This is an odd one- it's original as far as I can tell- if the profile was modified we'd note that the mouth was open more than expected where the profile was changed. It's stamped with the model number 368 which does not appear in the Greenfield catalogs I have in my library. This one has an even, tight mouth all around. It has an applied fence which could be a later addition. The reverse ogee profile is very unusually implemented with no boxing or depth stop. It remains in very good condition, definitely usable $28

This plane has an exceptionally light maker's mark I can't hope to read. It's definitely British based on the design- no American makers that I know of made slipped side beads like this. There is a removable "slip" of wood on the escapement side that allows the plane to work to a lower depth than usual or against another molding profile element. It's not something I'd expect anyone to use, but it is a sign of a top-end plane. this example remains in excellent condition, perfectly usable. $25

This is a decent example with little wear and no damage. The blade is long, clean, and free of pitting. Its a rather scarce profile, though in a large architectural scale. $20