Lie-Nielsen Toolworks No.140 Skew Block Plane (Bronze) with fence [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Right handed and knickered.
Pre-owned but in "as new" condition.
Supplied with a Lie-Nielsen plane sock (no box).
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks based this plane on the Stanley 140. It is designed to deal with difficult woods using a combination of a low angle approach, shear cutting action from the skewed blade, and extra weight of the bronze body.
A retractable nicker scores the cross...
Lie-Nielsen Squirrel Tail Model Maker's Block Planes - No.100 & No.100 1/2 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
These two beauties haven't been manufactured by Lie-Nielsen Toolworks for some years.
They are pre-owned but we don't think they have been used.
The 100 Flat sole
This delightful, small tool fits snugly in the palm of your hand. It is a miniature work-horse — ideal for all sorts of chamfering and trimming jobs. Overall length, including the squirrel-tail handle, is 4 7/8"....
Lie Nielsen Toolworks - Boggs Spokeshave - Curved [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Pre-owned but unused.
Note: the curve on this spokeshave is extremely shallow.
The Boggs Spokeshave is hefty and solid, weighing 12oz. Designed for fine, precise shaping in all woods.
Body is 10" long with a 1" wide very slightly curved sole.
The sole of this spokeshave has a gentle (almost imperceptible) 5 degree radius for working inside curves.
2" wide x 1/8" thick...
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1560-6-00 [Clearance, SOLD]
1/2 Round
Max width 14.8mm - Max thickness 4.7mm
Overall length with tang - 200mm
Filed surface length 140mm
Unhandled
This is a coarse file grade 00 with Valtan coating
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
Fine, as new condition.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1560-6-00 [Clearance, SOLD]
1/2 Round shape
Max width 14.8mm - Max thickness 4.7mm
Overall length with tang - 200mm
Filed surface length 140mm
Unhandled
This is a coarse file grade 00
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
Fine condition, as new.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1560-6-0 [Clearance, SOLD]
1/2 Round
Max width 14.8mm - Max thickness 4.7mm
Overall length with tang - 200mm
Filed surface length 140mm
Unhandled
This is a coarse file grade 0
00 is the coarsest file
2 is medium
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
Fine condition, as new.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1560-6-2 [Clearance, SOLD]
1/2 round shape
Max width 14.8mm - Max thickness 4.7mm
Overall length with tang - 200mm
Filed surface length 140mm
Unhandled
This is a medium file grade 2
00 is the coarsest grade file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
Fine condition, as new.
David Barron Brass Chisel Hammer [Preowned, SOLD]
Short and dumpy (like our cuddly Uncle Albert), with an attractive rippled ash handle.
One domed face and one flat face.
Diameter 30mm
Let David explain here..
This has had some use but not excessive.
G++
Clifton 5 1/2 Jack Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned, very well cared for, in almost new condition.
Here is what we say about the plane on our main site...
"This is a mighty jack at 3.1kg and is the largest of jack planes from Clifton. The 5 1/2 is regularly considered the "go to" plane for people starting out as it really is the most versatile of the bevel-down planes. The name ''jack plane'' comes from...
Preston's Patent Reeder [Preowned, SOLD]
This was from David Charlesworth's workshop in Devon but did not make the sale of his 100 best tools only because the 2 fence screws do not match each other (they work as they should - see photo).
One double reeding cutter (2 flutes each).
2 fences, one straight, one with a slight radius.
We think this was repainted some time ago as it presents as near perfect.
Record Technical Jack Plane - T5 [Preowned, SOLD]
Missing the side handle.
This plane benefits from a Clifton hand forged 2'' wide blade.
Read all about it here..
In good working condition.
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks No.42 Medium Shoulder Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Pre-owned but we don't think this plane was ever used.
Full description from our main web entry is as follows...
"An improved version of the now discontinued Record 042. This plane is 3/4" wide and weighs 2.35 lbs.
The body is 9¼" long, with a 3/4" x .140" thick blade.
This is an elegant tool for trimming and fitting tenons, dados and rebates."
On sale new for £329
This plane is in Fine (F)...
3mm Steel Hand Stamps - MODELMARK [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Very crisp set of 26 letters plus ampersand (&) plus numbers 0-9
These are unused and are in their original cases.
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Carcass Saw [Preowned, SOLD]
14ppi Crosscut Carcass saw from Lie-Nielsen Toolworks.
This is pre-owned, well looked after and has had little use. The blade is true.
It measures 275mm (11'') long by 56mm deep (2 1/8'') with a nicely figured maple handle.
It comes with the handsome Lie-Nielsen leather case.
3 Vintage Rabone Measuring Tools - Imperial [Preowned, SOLD]
A 33 feet Rabone steel tape No.435 - brass winder.
A 100 feet Rabone steel tape No.4351 - brass winder.
A Rabone No.1377 Boxwood 2 foot 4 fold rule with brass tips and hinge.
All are in crisp condition for their age.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1960-8-1 [Clearance, SOLD]
Described as Crossing shape on the label (effectively a tapered file which has 2 convex sides - one flatter than the other).
Max width 21.3mm - Max thickness 6.3mm
Overall length with tang - 270mm
Filed surface length 190mm
Unhandled
This is a coarse - medium file grade 1
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
Fine condition as new.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1960-8-2 [Clearance, SOLD]
Described as Crossing shape on the label (effectively a tapered file which has 2 convex sides - one flatter than the other).
Max width 21.3mm - Max thickness 6.3mm
Overall length with tang - 270mm
Filed surface length 190mm
Unhandled
This is a medium file grade 2
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
Fine condition as new.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1960-8-3 [Clearance, SOLD]
Described as Crossing shape on the label (effectively a tapered file which has 2 convex sides - one flatter than the other).
Max width 21.3mm - Max thickness 6.3mm
Overall length with tang - 270mm
Filed surface length 190mm
Unhandled
This is a medium/fine file grade 3
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
One very minor surface blemish otherwise...
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1960-6-00 [Clearance, SOLD]
Described as Crossing shape on the label (effectively a tapered file which has 2 convex sides - one flatter than the other).
This file has a special coating VALITAN 72HRc
Max width 14.8mm - Max thickness 5mm
Overall length with tang - 200mm
Filed surface length 140mm
Unhandled
This is a coarse file grade 00
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust...
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1960-6-1 [Clearance, SOLD]
Described as Crossing shape on the label (effectively a tapered file which has 2 convex sides - one flatter than the other).
This file has a special coating VALITAN 72HRc
Max width 14.8mm - Max thickness 5mm
Overall length with tang - 200mm
Filed surface length 140mm
Unhandled
This is a coarse - medium file grade 1
00 is the coarsest file
2 is medium
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still...
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1960-6-2 [Clearance, SOLD]
Described as Crossing shape on the label (effectively a tapered file which has 2 convex sides - one flatter than the other).
This file has a special coating VALITAN 72HRc
Max width 14.8mm - Max thickness 5mm
Overall length with tang - 200mm
Filed surface length 140mm
Unhandled
This is a medium file grade 2
00 is the coarsest grade file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in...
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1560-8-2 [Clearance, SOLD]
1/2 Round shape
Max width 21.1mm - Max thickness 6.3mm
Overall length with tang - 270mm
Filed surface length 190mm
Unhandled
This is a medium file grade 2
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
This file has special Valitan Coating 72HRc.
Fine condition as new.
Record 778 Rebate & Fillester Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Unused in original packaging.
No. 778 plane has two positions for the cutter — one for ordinary work, and the other for bull-nose work.
It is fitted with a hardened steel spur, an adjustable depth gauge which is removable, and an adjustable fence which can be used on either side of the plane.
This plane is adaptable for many other purposes besides rabbeting when the fence and arms are...
10mm Corner Chisel [Preowned, SOLD]
Manufacturer unknown.
Oval beech handle with brass ferrule and leather washer.
240mm overall with 120mm handle.
HSS blade. Blade thickness is a very consistent 2.5 mm up to where it bevels.
This has been well made whoever did it.
William Marples 5/8'' socketed Lock Mortise Chisel [Preowned, SOLD]
17 1/2'' overall with a short stubby (slightly battered) beech handle.
Original Marples trade label on handle.
Also stamped W.Marples & Sons, Sheffield, England on the steel.
This is the improved sock mortise chisel pattern No.745
This is in G++ condition
You can learn more here..
https://williammarplesandsons.com/lock-mortice-chisels/
Marples Paring Chisels 1'' & 3/4'' [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
385mm overall with 140mm boxwood handles
Pre-owned - Unused
The 1'' has a cracked brass ferrule.
Otherwise in G++ condition.
We don't think they have done any work.
The handles and blades are marked Marples.
2 bevel edge paring chisels.
Marples Bevel Edged Bench Chisels x4 (1/4'', 3/8'', 5/8'' & 3/4'') [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned, little used, will clean up easily to look almost new.
Beech handles with brass ferrules.
220-240mm overall.
Edge guards included.
Drawer Lock Chisels (Pair) - Lie Nielsen Toolworks [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
We haven't seen a pair of these for many years now.
This is how you use them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtT-7tA9W9I&list=PL76ED2FC43576D6AF&index=4
These are pre-owned but they have not been used.
Veritas Carvers Vice [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned.
We have given this a little clean and it is in perfect working order.
For use on benches/work surfaces from 16mm - 100mm (5/8'' to 4'') thick.
You can read a full description here
It comes with the 3 1/2'' dia. by 1/2'' thick mounting plate with steel rod as photographed.
Timber Scribe and Race Knife [Preowned, SOLD]
Rosewood handled with brass ferrule, this attractive race knife and scribe is unmarked.
Original including the wing nut.
A lovely vintage tool.
Timber scribes were used to mark casks, imported timber, packing crates and trees for felling.
Saddlers Round Knife - C S Osborne & Co. Newark N.J [Preowned, SOLD]
This is a lovely vintage Saddlers round knife from the USA manufacturer CS Osborne.
It is difficult to date but from its form and simplistic beauty we hazard a guess that it is an early one dating as far back as the 19th Century.The blade has a lovely ring to it when flicked by a finger.
It is marked ''C S Osborne & Co. Newark N.J Made in USA'' on the blade. It is also marked...
Auriou Cabinet Rasp (Coarse) - 300mm (12'') Grain 4 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Pre-owned - slight scuffing to the handle but this rasp has been unused.
From French maker Auriou Toolworks - The king of hand cut rasp making (no need to take our word for it - hundreds of others say so!).
This marvellous French company can trace its history back to 1756 (that's the reign of Louis XV - blimey the French had a lot of Louis's!).
I don't think they are doing things...
Auriou Cabinet Rasp (Fine) - 300mm (12'') Grain 12 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Pre-owned - slight scuffing to the handle but this rasp has been unused.
From French maker Auriou Toolworks - The king of hand cut rasp making (no need to take our word for it - hundreds of others say so!).
This marvellous French company can trace its history back to 1756 (that's the reign of Louis XV - blimey the French had a lot of Louis's!).
I don't think they are doing things too differently...
Auriou Cabinet Rasp (Coarse) - 250mm (10'') Grain 5 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Pre-owned - slight bruise to the French walnut handle but this rasp has been unused.
From French maker Auriou Toolworks - The king of hand cut rasp making (no need to take our word for it - hundreds of others say so!). This marvellous French company can trace its history back to 1756 (that's the reign of Louis XV - blimey the French had a lot of Louis's!).
I don't think they are doing things too...
Auriou Cabinet Rasp (Medium) - 250mm (10'') Grain 9 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Pre-owned but this rasp has been unused.
From French maker Auriou Toolworks - The king of hand cut rasp making (no need to take our word for it - hundreds of others say so!). This marvellous French company can trace its history back to 1756 (that's the reign of Louis XV - blimey the French had a lot of Louis's!).
I don't think they are doing things too differently from nearly 170 years ago. The lesson...
Auriou Rasps in your Grasp - 3 Finishing Rasps [Preowned, SOLD]
200mm (8") Grain 11 & 13 Cabinet Rasps - Fine & extra fine
150mm Modellers rasps - extra fine grain (cut) 15 (the finest!)
Pre-owned - slight scuffing to the handles. These have been used slightly but are in fully workable order.
From French maker Auriou Toolworks - The king of hand cut rasp making (no need to take our word for it - hundreds of others say so!). This marvellous French company can...
Half-inch Lock Mortice Chisel [Preowned, SOLD]
18 inches long overall, with oak handle. This was made by I. Sorby Sheffield. Used for cleaning out deep mortices.
A substantial, hefty tool in G++ condition.
Lie Nielsen Toolworks - Boggs Spokeshave (Flat) [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Pre-owed but unused in Lie Nielsen leather case.
The original Boggs Spokeshave is hefty and solid, weighing 12 oz. Designed for fine, precise shaping in all woods. Available with either a flat or curved sole.
Body is 10" long with a 1" wide flat sole.
2" wide x 1/8" thick A2 blade.
Bronze body and cap.
Hickory handles.
Weight is 12 oz.
Lie Nielsen Toolworks - Boggs Spokeshave (Curved) [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Pre-owed but unused in Lie Nielsen leather case.
Note: the curve is extremely shallow.
The original Boggs Spokeshave is hefty and solid, weighing 12 oz. Designed for fine, precise shaping in all woods. Available with either a flat or curved sole.
Body is 10" long with a 1" wide flat sole.
The sole of the Curved Spokeshave has a gentle, 5" radius for working inside curves.
2" wide x 1/8" thick A2...
Record 041 Shoulder Plane (5/8'' Blade) [Preowned, SOLD]
This is preowned, has a full blade, and has seen little or no use.
Lie Nielsen Toolworks 10 1/4 Rebate Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Preowned, unused - in "as new" condition. Comes with Lie Nielsen branded plane sock.
Also known as a Carriage Maker’s or Jack Rebate Plane, this is the largest rabbet plane made. Based on the Stanley 10¼, which went out of production in the mid-1940s, we modified the design to fit the Bedrock format. Adjustable side nickers make clean, cross-grain cuts. Both handle and knob can tilt left or right...
Armourers Brass Brace [Preowned, SOLD]
This is a sweetie!
Stamped RL . iii .10-13 . N .
With the government arrow underneath.
Measuring 10" overall with a tapered square chuck and a thumb screw (which we do not think is original but it works perfectly well).
The 2 1/4” diameter rotating head connects to the body of the brace and it all seems to be working jolly nicely.
Woodpeckers Saddle Square T-100 [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned 100mm T-square made in the USA.
Very minor cosmetic blemishes.
Edge markings to 120mm 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 (see our excellent Pentel Graphgear pencils) . Laying...
Woodpeckers Saddle T-150 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Pre-owned T-150 metric square made in the USA.
Unused, as new.
Edge markings to 170mm 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 (see our excellent Pentel Graphgear pencils) . Laying down a line...
Woodpeckers Saddle T-200 [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
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...
Simon James 19mm Holdfasts (Pair) [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Pre-owned but unused.
Superficial scratching but otherwise absolutely fit for purpose.
This is the description from our main site when the pair are sold for £59 "Handmade, using traditional methods and a small forge by experienced craftsmen as a cottage industry. They are not mass produced so everyone has very slight differences, which is what you expect with handmade workmanship. They are all...
3 Bridge City Tool Works Scratch Awls [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
SA 1 v 2 - 4 1/2" (115mm) scratch awl (red handle)
SA - 2 v 2 - 8" (200mm) scratch awl (blue handle)
SA - 3 v 2 - 8" (200mm) bent tip scratch awl (black handle)
CNC-turned and anodised aluminium heads. Used for scribing wood, metal, glass, ceramics etc. You can draw lines in the tightest of situations, such as dovetails, mortises, tenons or profiles. The hardened steel blade is long and narrow and...
2 Scratch Awls - Bridge City Tool Works [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
SA - 2 v 2 - 8" (200mm) scratch awl (blue handle)
SA - 3 v 2 - 8" (200mm) bent tip scratch awl (black handle)
These have not been used.
The lids to the original BC boxes are all missing.
CNC-turned and anodised aluminium heads. Used for scribing wood, metal, glass, ceramics etc. You can draw lines in the tightest of situations, such as dovetails, mortises, tenons or profiles. The hardened steel...