Friday Finds

Welcome to Friday Finds!

Here you can find pre-owned tools and clearance items that are as new, second hand and used, surplus stock, things we need to move along including an occasional vintage or antique tool. Enjoy browsing this unique section of our website and grab yourself a bit of a bargain.

We will be adding a selection of tools each Friday lunchtime for the foreseable future.

Our descriptions are accurate and we do not ebellish the condition of the tools on offer.

We will offer hand tools for sale on a commssion sale basis.

These tools are not owned by Classic Hand Tools and may not form part of our regular portfolio. We are selling on behalf of a customer (who we charge a commsssion). Usually these tools are sold without the requirement to pay VAT in the UK (unless our client is VAT registered which is unlikely).

Further information on Commission Sales can be found here

If you would like to see past sales of pre-owned tools, perhaps to get an idea of what your tools might be worth, visit our Friday Finds Sold Archive.

We buy and sell old tools, too

Occasionally we will buy old tools - mainly good usable chisels, some metal planes, gauges etc.

If you are thinning out your tool collecion wish to sell by commsssion or sell directly to us, please get in contact.

Commssion sale items should have a minimum consignment value of £200. Items of lower value may be sold but will attract a shipping small additional shipping charge of £5 (if sold singularly).

Individual tools such as planes or sets of chisels usually sell well and because we are selling high quality new hand tools to a wide customer base we tend to attract better prices than the auction route. Further information on Commission Sales here

For good quality branded hand tools please send in a few pictures for an initial appraisal. Classic Hand Tools can pick up the tools (by courier), evaluate an agreed selling price after detailed inspection, do the photography and accurately list the items for sale to our wide database. Once sold, we deal with the shipping of the item which can be worldwide.

Please give us a call first to discuss before making the trip to visit us.

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Friday Finds Sold Archive

Flexcut Left-Handed Carving Jack [Clearance]

FLEXCUT CARVIN JACK - older version, new. LEFT HANDED For you whittlers out there! This is the older version of the Carvin Jack launched successfully by USA manufacturer Flexcut some 20 years ago to great acclaim. This a new unused version of the Carvin Jack in original packaging (the new version is labelled 2.0) Blades firmly lock in both open and closed positions Supplied with SlipStrop...

£75.00 inc VAT

ECLIPSE No.36 - Honing Guide [Preowned]

Pre-owned. Original box, with (faded but readable) instruction leaflet. Good condition.

£20.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen No.48 - Tongue & Groove Plane [Preowned]

Lie-Nielsen No.48 - Tongue & Groove Plane [Preowned]

Pre-owned, probably unused. With a Lie-Nielsen branded plane sack. The Lie-Nielsen Tongue & Groove plane cuts a groove with one side of the cutter exposed. Swing the fence to expose both sides to cut the tongue. The slot in the one piece blade registers on the milled body casting, to ensure squareness and equal depth of cut on both sides. Since this is a heavy stock removal tool no depth adjuster...

£285.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen SD-1 - Nicker Screwdriver [Preowned]

Lie-Nielsen SD-1 - Nicker Screwdriver [Preowned]

The SD-1 Nicker Screwdriver is made to fit the slotted screw securing the old style knife nickers on the LN. 10-1/4 Bench Rabbet Plane (from 2018 or earlier). They may be useful for other jobs as well. Modelled after gunsmith's screwdrivers with machined tips, correctly sized to fit the screw slots, giving you good power and control, without slipping. 5" Approximate Overall Length .156"...

£36.00 inc VAT

Japanese Skew Chisel - Suminagashi [Preowned]

Japanese Skew Chisel - Suminagashi [Preowned]

36mm wide red oak handled unused Suminagashi chisel which for some reason has been expertly skewed along its 36mm blade edge. So this is now a laminated steel 36mm wide skew chisel. Triple fluted hollows. Little or very little use. The skew is right to left (high to low) when looking down the handle. The handle has also had a flat introduced into the handle so that the blade lies totally flat when...

£60.00 inc VAT

Auriou Riffler - 195mm Grain 12 [Clearance]

Auriou Riffler - 195mm Grain 12 [Clearance]

A riffler is a rasp with 2 shaped ends. Tapered curved triangle with cut edges plus tapered curved lozenge. The photos will best describe these. They haven't been used but show cosmetic staining here and there. All good to refine the shape of your latest wonderful wooden creation. Hand stitched teeth. Octagonal handle for comfort. 195mm from tip to tip. The stitched riffler ends...

£30.00 inc VAT

Auriou Riffler - 195mm Grain 10 [Clearance]

Auriou Riffler - 195mm Grain 10 [Clearance]

A riffler is a double end rasps with different shapes on each end. Curved flat with cut edges one end with a tapered curved triangle with cut edges. The photos will best describe these. They haven't been used but show cosmetic staining here and there. All good to refine the shape of your latest wonderful wooden creation. Hand stitched teeth. Octagonal handle for comfort. 195mm...

£30.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen - Bevel Edged Chisels (O1 Steel) - Set of 5 in Tool Roll [Preowned, As New]

Lie-Nielsen - Bevel Edged Chisels (O1 Steel) - Set of 5 in Tool Roll [Preowned, As New]

The original O1 chisel set 5 chisels in O1 steel. 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" & 3/4" wide. Lie-Nielsen Leather tool roll. Most bench chisel makers now use A2 steel (or in the case of Veritas, PMV11), in the making of their chisels. Basically this steel offers an improvement in edge retention although it is more difficult to sharpen. O1 steel, on the other hand,...

£475.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen - Dovetail Saw in Saw Case [Preowned]

Lie-Nielsen - Dovetail Saw in Saw Case [Preowned]

Little used in great condition. 15ppi. RIP cut Lie-Nielsen Saw case. This is a classic LN dovetail saw with a blade length of 10" (250mm)

£185.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen No.5 - Jack Plane [Preowned]

Used. The equivalent of a later type Stanley Bedrock No.605 jack plane. 14" long (355mm) 2" wide blade (50mm) Iron body 5-1/2lbs (2.5kg) Selling on our main site for £469 (currently out of stock though) This plane has been used and shows scratch wear consistent with light use. It is in ready to go mode. Condition is G++ Supplied with Lie-Nielsen branded tool sack.

£365.00 inc VAT

Lie Nielsen No.51 - Shooting Board Plane [Preowned]

Lie Nielsen No.51 - Shooting Board Plane [Preowned]

Pre-owned, little used. "The Lie-Nielsen Shooting Board Plane is a single purpose plane designed to trim mitres and other end grain cuts on a shooting board. Stanley first made its version in 1909 along with a metal shooting board. Lie-Nielsen had many requests for this tool over the years, so we are pleased they redesigned the Stanley version. The Lie-Nielsen version utilises a standard 60mm (2.3/8")...

£675.00 inc VAT

Veritas Fine Dovetail Saw [Preowned]

Used but in very good condition. Superficial marking to handle. Little wear to the blade. "The Veritas Fine Cut Dovetail Saw (20tpi) is best for stock of less than half an inch thick, this finer version of the standard Dovetail saw would complement your existing saw armoury. The Veritas dovetail saws are an innovative blend of tradition and technology, incorporating the critical characteristics...

£40.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen SD-3 - Saw Nut Screwdriver [Preowned]

Tenon saw nut and thicknessing gauge screwdriver. Pre-owned, in great condition with a few dings to the handle. Curly Maple Handle (newer versions have cherry handles) Modelled after gunsmith’s screwdrivers with machined tips, these screwdrivers are made to fit specific screw slots on Lie-Nielsen tools to give you control without slipping. Hardened 416 Stainless Steel blades, numbered...

£42.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen SD-6 - Block Plane Screwdriver [Preowned]

Screwdriver for the No.140 skew block plane. This screwdriver is made to fit the fence and side plate locking screws on our Low Angle Skew Block Planes. It also fits the cap screw on our No. 60 1/2 Block Plane. Pre-owned, in great condition with a few dings to the handle. Curly Maple Handle (newer versions have cherry handles). Modelled after gunsmith’s screwdrivers with machined...

£42.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen SD-8 - Plane Handle Toe Screwdriver [Preowned]

Pre-owned, in good condition with a few dings to the handle. Curly Maple Handle (newer versions have cherry handles). Modelled after gunsmith’s screwdrivers with machined tips, these screwdrivers are made to fit specific screw slots on Lie-Nielsen tools to give you control without slipping. Hardened 416 Stainless Steel blade. This screwdriver is made to fit the toe screw on Lie-Nielsen...

£40.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen SD-9 - Honing Guide Screwdriver [Preowned]

Pre-owned, in great condition with a few dings to the handle. This screwdriver is made to fit the captive screws in the removable jaws for our Honing Guide. It may be useful for other jobs as well. 5.40'' Overall Length .285'' Blade Diameter .045'' Tip Thickness Curly Maple Handle (newer versions have cherry handles). Modeled after gunsmith’s screwdrivers...

£42.00 inc VAT

5 French Walnut Handles (with Tapered Brass Ferrules) [Clearance]

5 French Walnut Handles (with Tapered Brass Ferrules) [Clearance]

Attractive French Walnut handles for chisels, rasps etc 5" overall (125mm) with 3/4" diameter ferrule, rounded profile with waist. The handles are pre-drilled with a 4mm diameter hole about 12mm deep. Clear lacquer finish. New old stock.

£30.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen - Spare Blade for a LN 97 1/2 Small Chisel Plane [Preowned, Unused]

As new, pre-owned. Replacement blade for the Lie-Nielsen No. 97½ Small Chisel Plane. Comes with a 25° flat ground bevel. 1¾" wide x 3/16" thick A2 cryogenically treated Tool Steel

£60.00 inc VAT

Karl Holtey 982 Smoothing Plane

The best description of this plane is from Karl Holtey's website. Karl has long been recognised as a planemaker who has always sought perfection in his work. He is regarded by many as one of the best, if not the best modern day planemaker. The 982 was made in the early years of the last decade. This example has seen very little use and has minor superficial scratch marks on the sole consistent...

£4,500.00 (VAT exempt)

Woodpeckers - SERX Precision Straight Edge - 36'' [Preowned, Unused]

This is a pre-owned Imperial 36'' straight edge with bevelled graduated edge (1/32''s). This would be super useful for setting up your jointer or table saw. Crazy accuracy with .003'' tolerance. The base edge has two edges for increased stability. Machined from aircraft grade aluminium and anodised for protection and appearance. We do not believe this straight edge...

£75.00 inc VAT

Lie Nielsen No.4 1/2 - Smoothing Plane [Preowned]

Lie Nielsen No.4 1/2 - Smoothing Plane [Preowned]

Pre-owned - a commission sale on behalf of our customer. In G++ condition, cosmetic scuffs and scratches. Little used. Original box (2016). This plane sells new for £465 on our main site. "Solidly built, this is the ultimate smoothing plane. It is longer, wider, and heavier than the No. 4, and its extra thick blade eliminates the possibility of chatter. Comes with a 45° frog...

£365.00 (VAT exempt)

Woodpeckers - Rule Stop 2 [Preowned, Unused]

Woodpeckers - Rule Stop 2 [Preowned, Unused]

Pre-owned but unused, so as new. Simply take any ruler (or look at our Woodpeckers Friday Finds or Woodpeckers Section) and add this well engineered stop to help you repeat your accurate marking out. Selling in our Woodpecker Section for £52

£38.00 inc VAT

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File Sets

The RH Preyda File Sets, made from prized Arkansas Novaculite, are essential for deburring, chamfering, and creating smooth finishes. These files are highly valued by craftsmen such as gunsmiths, dentists, machinists, and jewelers. File shapes: Round, Square, Triangular, and Knife Blade Size: 4" x 3/8" (101.6mm x 9.5mm) Grit options: Soft (400-600), Surgical Black (4000-6000), Translucent...

Was £51.00 Now from £35.70 inc VAT

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Knife Blade Files

Prized by craftsmen worldwide, Arkansas Novaculite is the only known substance that can sharpen a blade and polish it as well. These Multi-Form Files are designed to accommodate the various shapes and gauges of V-tools. The dimensions and specifications of each stone will match tools ranging from ultra-flat to semi-circular and a variety of curves in between. Multi-Forms are ideal for sharpening, finishing...

Was £16.80 Now £12.60 inc VAT

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Square Double Angle Files

The Square Double Angle Files offered by Classic Hand Tools are high-quality sharpening tools made from Arkansas Novaculite, a natural material prized for its ability to both sharpen and polish blades effectively. These files are designed to accommodate the various shapes and gauges of V-tools, making them ideal for detailed sharpening, finishing, and maintaining the edges of your tools. Key Features: Material:...

Was £14.40 Now from £10.80 inc VAT

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Tite Mark Glen-Drake Standard Marking Gauge [Preowned]

The Tite-Mark Range is manufactured by Glen Drake Toolworks and distributed by Lie-Nielsen Toolworks. The unique micrometer adjustment makes these marking gauges an easy and very accurate tool to use. It has steel shafts with brass body and fixed circular A2 blade hardened to 58-60 Rockwell. The blade retracts safely into a recess in the head. The Tite-Mark Standard (7" long shaft) is built...

£95.00 inc VAT

Woodpeckers Pocket T Square - TS-75 [Preowned]

Woodpeckers Pocket T Square - TS-75 [Preowned]

Pre-owned TS-75 metric Saddle T - Square made in the USA. Little used in G++ condition..(available new elsewhere in the UK for about £75) Edge markings to 90mm in 1mm increments. The first thing to notice with a Woodpeckers Saddle T-Square is the array of holes perforating the centre of the blade. These holes are perfectly spaced 1 mm apart and are sized just right for the tip of a mechanical...

£55.00 (VAT exempt)

Lie-Nielsen Honing Guide [Preowned, Unused]

Lie-Nielsen Honing Guide [Preowned, Unused]

Pre-owned but unused in original packaging. This description of the honing guide is from our Lie-Nielsen section of our website ''The Lie-Nielsen version of the side clamping style of honing guide is solidly machined from Stainless Steel, with a Bronze bearing. Their Honing Guide features removable jaws: it comes with a standard pair of jaws that fit most Lie-Nielsen blades, and additional...

£135.00 (VAT exempt)

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks - Set of 5 Mortise Chisels with Lie Nielsen Leather Roll [Preowned, Unused]

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks - Set of 5 Mortise Chisels with Lie Nielsen Leather Roll [Preowned, Unused]

An unused set of 5 chisels in the branded Lie-Nielsen leather roll. 3/16'', 1/4'', 5/16'', 3/8'' & 1/2'' Pre-owned but not used.

£595.00 inc VAT

Woodpeckers Saddle T-200 [Preowned, Unused]

Woodpeckers Saddle T-200 [Preowned, Unused]

Pre-owned T-200 metric square made in the USA. Unused, as new. Currently selling new elesewhere on the web for over £100 Edge markings to 220mm in 1mm increments. The first thing to notice with a Woodpeckers Saddle T-Square is the array of holes perforating the centre of the blade. These holes are perfectly spaced 1 mm apart and are sized just right for the tip of a mechanical pencil...

£75.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen SD-4 - Chipbreaker Screwdriver [Preowned, SOLD]

Chipbreaker screwdriver. Pre-owned, in great condition with a few dings to the handle. Curly Maple Handle (newer versions have cherry handles) Modelled after gunsmith’s screwdrivers with machined tips, these screwdrivers are made to fit specific screw slots on Lie-Nielsen tools to give you control without slipping. Hardened 416 Stainless Steel blades, numbered brass ferrule. The...

£42.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen No.40 1/2 - Scrub Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen No.40 1/2 - Scrub Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Pre-owned, unused with a Lie-Nielsen branded plane sack. This plane is based on the Stanley 40 1/2 and is designed to remove large quantities of wood quickly e.g taking rough-sawn boards down to size, before finishing with a Jack Plane and a Smoothing Plane. It is also useful for shaping irregular objects or creating an interesting finished surface. The Lie Nielsen Scrub Plane has a cast Iron...

£235.00 inc VAT

3 Gimlets with Boxwood Handles [Preowned, SOLD]

These lovely vintage gimlets 170mm, 130mm & 90mm. These will always find use in your workshop.

£18.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen No.8 - Jointer Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen No.8 - Jointer Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Pre-owned Lie-Nielsen Toolworks No.8 jointer plane, unused with a Lie-Nielsen branded plane sack. This is the big boy! The Lie-Nielsen No.8 Jointer, a real whopper of a plane. It is the largest production plane at 24" (610mm). It will flatten and true like no other. 24" (610mm) long. 2-5/8" (66mm) wide blade. A2 steel. Iron body, 10lbs (4.5kg). Selling brand new...

£575.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen - Spare Blade for a LN 97 Large Chisel Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen - Spare Blade for a LN 97 Large Chisel Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

As new, pre-owned. Replacement blade for the Lie-Nielsen No. 97 Large Chisel Plane.

£75.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen - Spare Blade for a LN 7 1/2 Low Angle Jointer Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen - Spare Blade for a LN 7 1/2 Low Angle Jointer Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

As new, pre-owned. Replacement blade for the Lie-Nielsen No. 7½ Low Angle Jointer Plane. Comes with a 25° flat ground bevel. 2.300" wide x .240" thick A2 cryogenically treated Tool Steel

£72.00 inc VAT

Veritas Bevel Up Jointer plane (with PV11 Blade) [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned - this is a commission sale. Originally intended for use in making a bench, our customer decided to buy a bench instead so this plane hasn't seen very much work at all. It comes in its original packaging with the instruction booklet. It is in excellent condition. The sole has only cosmetic wear marks. This is what we say about this plane on our website where it retails for £369 "The Veritas...

£325.00 (VAT exempt)

Lie-Nielsen - 4 Bevel Edge Chisels [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen - 4 Bevel Edge Chisels [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

1/8'', 1/4'', 1/2'' & 1''bevel edge chisels in original packaging and boxes. We have inspected these and it is just like opening a fresh box from Lie-Nielsen as all the packaging is only a little disturbed. The chisels still have their wax protection for the edges, confirming that these chisels are AS NEW and unused. The 1/8'' is a bit of a rarity...

£350.00 (VAT exempt)

Bridge City Toolworks - Tri & Mitre Squares [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Bridge City Toolworks - Tri & Mitre Squares [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

These are The Bridge City Tool Works ungraduated Made in China 2019 models. 5V2 Precision Try Square - This precision square is made of extremely stable and anodized aluminium, making it very robust. The handle consists of two symmetrical parts. Four screws secure the blade, which is slightly rounded at the corners. Made to a tolerance of 0.01 mm per 100 mm. There is a triangular cut-out in the...

£80.00 (VAT exempt)

Quansheng - No.5 Bedrock Pattern Bench Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Quansheng - No.5 Bedrock Pattern Bench Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Unused, in original box and packaging, as new. Cherry handles, 2'' wide blade. 14'' overall length (355mm) This is a commission sale on behalf of a customer.

£115.00 (VAT exempt)

Veritas - Mark II Deluxe Honing Guide Set [Preowned, SOLD]

Veritas - Mark II Deluxe Honing Guide Set [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned but seemingly unused. This is a commission sale on behalf of a customer. This is what Classic Hand Tools say about this set on our website .. ''The key to consistent and fast honing is repeatability - and this guide delivers it in spades. Whether you're a sharpening veteran or just starting out, this versatile guide lets you concentrate on sharpening without worrying...

£100.00 (VAT exempt)

Lie-Nielsen - Pair of 1/4'' Skew Chisels [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen - Pair of 1/4'' Skew Chisels [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

A pair of 1/4'' skew chisels from Lie Nielsen Toolworks. Pre-owned. but unused. No box.

£250.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen - Pair of 3/8'' Skew Chisels [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen - Pair of 3/8'' Skew Chisels [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

A pair of 3/8'' skew chisels from Lie Nielsen Toolworks. Pre-owned. but unused. No box.

£250.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen - Pair of 1/2'' Skew Chisels [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen - Pair of 1/2'' Skew Chisels [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

A pair of 1/2'' skew chisels from Lie Nielsen Toolworks. Pre-owned but unused. No box.

£250.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen - 2'' Plane Frog (50 degree) [Preowned, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen - 2'' Plane Frog (50 degree) [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned, probably unused. With a Lie-Nielsen branded plane sack. If you prefer a higher angle for your plane blade you can either fit a 50 degree (York Pitch) or a 55 degree (Mid Pitch) frog. Most planes have their blades at an angle of 45°, known as common pitch. But the famous English Smoothers like Norris are usually 50° (York Pitch) or 55° (Middle Pitch). The higher pitches...

£115.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen - 2 3/8'' Plane Frog (50 degree, York Pitch) [Preowned, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen - 2 3/8'' Plane Frog (50 degree, York Pitch) [Preowned, SOLD]

£115.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen - 2 3/8'' Plane Frog (55 degree, Middle Pitch) [Preowned, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen - 2 3/8'' Plane Frog (55 degree, Middle Pitch) [Preowned, SOLD]

£115.00 inc VAT

Record Calvert Stephens - CS88 Bench Plane [Preowned, SOLD]

Record Calvert Stephens - CS88 Bench Plane [Preowned, SOLD]

This is a commission sale on behalf of a customer. This limited edition plane was made by Record Tools. The excellent reference site dedicated to Record Tools is the best place to discover more information on all matters Record including detailed information about this plane (although the prices they quote are 17 years out of date!). Information on the Record No. CS88 Calvert Stevens Smooth...

£325.00 (VAT exempt)

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