If you have questions about what the Stanley numbers are, you can
look the planes up on Blood&Gore:
http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan0.htm
Sometimes, emails to/from me are vectored to some cyber black
hole, never reaching their destination. I answer all emails, so if
you haven't heard from me, your/my email is likely having high tea
in said black hole, never to be heard from, so please try again.
If there is anything in particular that you're after, do ping me
as there is a lot of stuff here that isn't on the list; the list
just represents a snapshot of the previous month's haul with none
of the stuff having appeared on a previous list. I like to keep
things fresh here.
Please email me prior to sending money so that you can be sure
the item is still up for grabs. Also, prices do not include shipping,
which is the amount that it takes to go from me to you via the US
Post Office.
This list goes out to many people, normally on the first Monday
of the month (unless otherwise noted above). So, if you see something
you want, it's the quickest finger on the trigger that wins the duel.
Some folks become upset that they miss out on a tool. I wish I had
lots of this stuff many times over so I can satisfy the demand, but
that is normally not the case. Some of it does have duplicates here,
and if so, I will state that in my reply to you.
Also, due to the nature of selling over the wires, tools are sold
on a first come, first serve basis. The first person to say "I'll
take it", gets it. I have to operate this way as some will take a
few days to get back to me with their interest in a particular item,
and it's unfair to keep others waiting who are willing to buy the
item immediately.
I reserve the right to correct typographical errors after the list
goes out. I rarely make them, but when I do they can be major ones.
If you're the kind of person who puts a straightedge to the sole of
a #40, to check it for flatness, or who tosses a plane on a scale to
weight it against what it states in the Stanley catalogs, you'll need
to take your business elsewhere. I'll wish you luck finding perfection
in something that was never made, nor intended to be, perfect. You guys
know who you are, and it's best for both of us that our paths not cross.
Lastly, and I don't like to mention this, but if you tell me that
money is on the way for something you want, and you never make good
on it, we won't be doing business in the future. It's unfair, actually
downright discourteous, to others who want the same thing, and I tell
them it's sold. Pull this on me, and you're exorcised from the list.
Sorry, but I don't tolerate this behavior well at all.
Don't forget the cool new tools that I'm making - a jazzy layout
knife being used by professionals (made the cover of Feb.1998 FWW!),
a detachable block plane handle designed to fit your standard pitch
block planes, a killer Robinson's Improved Patent sliding bevel, a
tilting jaw for your Emmert's vise, and the finest bench plane in
production today, the Bed Rock #601. You can see it all at:
http://www.supertool.com/newtools.htm
Remember, you don't have to be a connoisseur (did I spell that
correctly) to shop here. You can be a wirehead, a metalhead, a zipper-
head, a propellerhead, a deadhead, a cokehead, or even a knuckle
dragging oaf, just like me, to shop here, as long as your dinero is
green.
Thanks for shopping, and remember that no letters or words were
injured when writing this list...
FEATURED ROBOT OF THE MONTH
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FR1
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STANLEY
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ST1 #4 1/2 oversize smoothing plane; used a couple times and
put away, all it needs is a honing; a ca.1950 example
with more mass than earlier production; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t6.jpg $140.00
ST2 #65 low angle knuckle joint block plane; appears to be
unused and in the original box, as nice as they come for
a ca.1950 plane; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t6.jpg $155.00
ST3 #80M malleable iron scraper; same as the popular #80, but
made of a more durable iron, all it needs is a sharpening;
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t6.jpg $60.00
ST4 #90 bull nose rabbet; as found US example that saw very
little use, nearly all plating that will benefit from a
rubbing with fine steel wool; a sound worker; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t7.jpg $95.00
ST5 #13 1/2 six-inch, two-fold caliper rule; a very clean one
that's ready to use or display; an uncommon rule; bottom
left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t7.jpg $80.00
ST6 #79 side rabbet; US model with adjustable fence, original
parts, never abused, found with the #90, it will shine with
similar cleaning; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t7.jpg $75.00
ST7 Two clean folding boxwood rules, a one-foot, four-fold #64
that's stamped with Stanley name and model number and a
six-inch, two-fold #36 with sliding caliper that's also
stamped with name and number; both in much nicer than usual
condition, the #64 is not a common rule; bottom right two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t7.jpg $125.00
ST8 #101 1/2 bull nose thumb plane; an uncommon plane that
was targeted at the English tool market, this one has
all original parts, is free of modification, external
japanning missing in planing action; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t16.jpg $245.00
ST9 #78 duplex rabbet; earlier model with Victorian floral
casting, it's ideal for those who like to use the pre-1900
Stanley output; all original parts, nearly all japanning,
a perfect worker; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t25.jpg $85.00
ST10 #5 jack plane; an early 1930's model with orange frog and
sweetheart iron; dusty, never abused, will clean to make
a great worker; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t27.jpg $90.00
ST11 #27 1/2 oversize transitional jack plane; the transitional
version of the #5 1/2, it's not a common plane; cleaner
than usual examples, and capable of performing well, nearly
all original finish, it's last production during the 1930's
and has the taller turned knob; a solid example; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t28.jpg $95.00
ST12 #7 jointer; as found worker made right after WWII, it has
the desirable thicker casting; all adjustment features, no
damage, it'll clean to be much nicer looking than it is;
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t28.jpg $175.00
ST13 #10 jack rabbet; as found worker, with all original parts,
an owner put some red finish as his marking, that should
scrape off; iron has over half its original length, the
logo was abraded off (he didn't want it clashing with his
red artwork); will work as well as a mint one; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t30.jpg $130.00
ST14 #151 spoke shave; clean and earlier UK production that is
identical to the US output; nearly all japanning remains,
decal present; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t32.jpg $40.00
ST15 #151R curved sole spoke shave; same production and vintage
as previous; bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t32.jpg $40.00
ST16 #71 router; barely used, 100% complete, with the original
box, it's the three cutter model with adjustable fence and
throat closing assembly; UK model from 1960's, made when US
production ceased; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t35.jpg $155.00
ST17 #3 smoothing plane; a very clean late 1940's example that
was used once or twice then put away; only needs a honing
to be put back to work, it's perfect for those who don't
want to be bothered with a major cleaning project; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t36.jpg $110.00
ST18 #96 blind nailing 'plane' with proper width Buck Bros.
bevel edge paring chisel; both extra clean, the tool is
used to lift a shaving so that a nail/brad can be driven
with the shaving glued back down to conceal the fastener,
a technique used on fine quality work; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t36.jpg $145.00
ST19 #4 smoothing plane; a worker type 11 that has a ca.1930
replacement sweetheart iron and tote; as found, free of
damage, general dark patina, will make a fine worker; top
right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t37.jpg $85.00
ST20 #98/#99 side rabbet pair; earlier models with no damage,
normal cosmetic wear, fine workers free of modification;
bottom two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t39.jpg $135.00
ST21 #5C corrugated jack plane; made right after WWII, it saw
limited use, grungy from sitting idle, most original
finish, no damage, will make an excellent worker; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t42.jpg $90.00
ST22 #8 jointer; a ca.1905 model that sat and sat and sat in an
unheated barn, you can see what temperature changes over
time can do to an otherwise barely used plane; all original
parts and no damage, japanning has started to peel, the
exterior has the characteristic rust, this one will clean
to be a fine worker; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t43.jpg $160.00
ST23 #112 cabinet scraper; a very clean 1920's example with the
original sweetheart marked cutter; 99% japanning, minor
scuffs to rosewood's finish, it can be honed and used as
is; bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t43.jpg $190.00
ST24 #48 match plane; earlier japanned model with floral casting,
it's a sound as found worker for cutting tongue and groove
joints; normal finish loss, japanning roughly 75%; a worker;
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t45.jpg $85.00
ST25 Pre-lateral #6 fore plane; a type 4 (for the type spotters),
it's as found, dirty, small nick in spur of tote, all ori-
ginal parts save for the cap iron, which is an unmarked
Stanley, the iron proper has the J-logo; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t46.jpg $85.00
ST26 #71 1/2 closed throat router; earlier model that pre-dates
the fence, an owner wanted one so he drilled two holes in
the casting; single V-cutter, a worker; left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t47.jpg $75.00
ST27 #20 1/2" Everlasting bevel edge chisel; a sound worker that
was nicely cleaned; only in need of a honing, 10 1/4" long;
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t49.jpg $55.00
ST28 Pair of worker rabbets, a #192 that's been repainted and
a very clean #190 that dates ca.1930 with sweetheart logo
on iron; both with all original parts; right two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t50.jpg $65.00
ST29 #62 low angle jack plane; free of the usual chips/cracks
at the rare of the mouth, this is a worker with a couple
forgivable 'flaw' - the eccentric adjuster is missing and
the totes bolt is from a bench plane, it stands proud of
the wood and can be left as is or cut down to fit better;
a worker; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t53.jpg $240.00
ST30 #45 combination plane; offered for restoration or parts,
this as found example has a fair bit of rust; certainly
not terminal, your cleaning skills will have it up and
running; most parts present:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t54.jpg $130.00
ST31 #15 block plane; as clean as they come when no original box
protects it, only in need of a honing, it's the #9 1/2 but
1" longer; 1930's production with the long machined bed;
top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t55.jpg $65.00
ST32 #92 cabinetmaker's rabbet; offered for parts, or a bargain
worker, there is a crack on the top section where it mates
with the bottom portion; a small bit of the casting is also
missing there, it'll work as is, there's lots of parts here
that can be transferred to your incomplete one; ca.1920 US
production; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t55.jpg $55.00
ST33 #39 7/8" dado plane; earlier model with number embossed on
right side; as found, showing usual cosmetic wear, in sound
worker shape, a clean will have it looking better; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t55.jpg $120.00
ST34 Three layout tools, two #24 combination try square and
bevel of different sizes, and an early #16 miter square
filled with walnut; each as found and usable, an instant
collection; top left three:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t56.jpg $125.00
ST35 #57 core box plane; offered for parts/restoration, it's
missing its extensions; front knob was squared off at the
front, dusty, no damage; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t60.jpg $90.00
ST36 #5 1/2C corrugated oversize jack plane; this one looks bad,
but there's a nearly brand new condition one under the
grime and superficial rust waiting for you; ca.1900, all
original parts, no damage, and nicely grained tote; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t60.jpg $130.00
ST37 #605 Bed Rock jack plane; a ca.1930 model with the uncommon
orange side frog, it's speculated this was done to all the
bench plane for a national hardware month; much nicer than
usual examples, all original parts, nearly all japanning,
sweetheart logo on iron, the plating on the lever cap is
worn; left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t61.jpg $155.00
ST38 #20 circular plane; a clean, complete, and damage free
1930's production, all you need to do is hone the iron;
the best design for planing concave and convex edges or
surfaces; right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t61.jpg $175.00
ST39 #71 router; earlier model with three cutters and throat
closing assembly and with the original picture label box;
showing normal signs of use, no damage, box has usual
puncture in cover, it's a fine worker of a 1920's example;
top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t62.jpg $155.00
ST40 #71 1/2 router; the closed throat model with all original
parts, it's a late 1910's example, which never had the
fence feature; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t62.jpg $145.00
ST41 Set of cutters for earlier #45 combination plane; perfect
for the first examples that have the cutter adjusting
mechanism, all are present save for the slitter, two extra
spurs still attached to the wooden case, with has its
bright green label; barely used; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t62.jpg $115.00
ST42 #605C corrugated Bed Rock jack plane; "BED ROCK" embossed
lever cap, made ca.WWI, with V-logo iron, all original
parts, as found, no damage, will clean to be a fine worker;
top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t68.jpg $145.00
ST43 #81 rosewood sole scraper; a very clean 1920's worker with
original sweetheart stamped blade, the sole shows a bit of
wear at one corner, no screws are poking through; bottom
right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t68.jpg $55.00
ST44 #55 hollow face spoke shave; used for making things round
or curved, this ca.1890 example saw very little use, nearly
all japanning remains; dusty/dirty from sitting idle, it
will clean to be much nicer than what's normally found;
top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t72.jpg $55.00
ST45 ca.1900 #45 combination plane in its original wooden box;
a nice example that was found with the Kellogg planes below,
it still has the original pamphlet and its screw driver, the
hollow and round bottom paper is in the box, but is nearly
destroyed; with superficial rust/grime, it'll make a fine
worker, all cutters are present; nearly full label on the
box; much nicer than usual example from this vintage:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t73.jpg $195.00
ST46 Seven Jennings pattern twist augers in their original
plastic roll; the smaller 'half set' of the commonly used
diameters, they saw little use and are ready to roll;
diameters of 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", and 1"';
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t74.jpg $90.00
ST47 #113 circular plane; a late 1920's model, with sweetheart
logo, good amount of original finish, shiny sole, and with
Bailey patent adjustments; a fine worker, many like this
model for planing irregular curves as there's a bit of
give in the sole; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t75.jpg $130.00
ST48 #95 edge trimming block plane; skewed iron suits it for
working all grains, it's a handy plane for squaring or
beveling edges relative to the face of the board; a first
model in as new condition as a 100+ year old plane can
be when not stored in its box; bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t75.jpg $130.00
ST49 #271 miniature router; unused UK made example with its
original box, it complements well the #71; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t75.jpg $55.00
ST50 #923 8" sweep brace; an extra clean one, still with label
on head, this is a fine working example of Stanley's best
selling premium brace; full ratchet, spring jaws, ball
bearing head, chrome planing, there's a bit of finish wear
on the grip; ready to use out of the box; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t76.jpg $90.00
ST51 #5 1/2 oversize jack plane; as found first sweetheart model,
all original parts, most japanning, some very minor super-
ficial pitting at toe, it will make a fine worker; top
right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t76.jpg $115.00
ST52 #150 miter box; a little used one, the wooden bed is free
of the usual numerous saw marks; as found, dusty, could
use a bit of oil to make it move freer, original roller,
the cheap adjustable stop is MIA, as is common, it's easy
to make one with a slotted piece of metal, bent at right
angle toward one end, which is exactly what the original
is; a worker; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t77.jpg $125.00
ST53 #604 Bed Rock smoothing plane; as found early 1930's
production with all original parts save for the iron,
which a 50's Stanley replacement; decal remnants on tote,
the sole is rusty and needs a good cleaning, it's
guaranteed to do so well to make a quality worker; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t79.jpg $120.00
ST54 #10 1/2 smooth rabbet; as found early 1930's production
with all original parts, wants a clean, a tight check at
base of handle; will make a quality worker, plenty of
life left in the cutter, American made; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t79.jpg $150.00
ST55 #83 scraper; a clean and complete example of an odd tool,
a roller adjusts the pitch at which the blade does the
work; normally found as a project, missing the roller,
it can be sharpened and used as is; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t80.jpg $65.00
ST56 #48 match plane; cleaner than usual example, most plating
remains, it has the extra cutter (total of three) so it
can work thicker stock to make tongue and grooves; the most
popular metallic match plane made; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t80.jpg $95.00
ST57 #8C corrugated jointer; embossed with two patent dates, '92
patent iron, roughly 50% japanning, free of damage, as
found, it will make a solid worker; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t81.jpg $175.00
ST58 #39 1" dado plane; the widest of the series, and rather
uncommon, all original parts and no damage, from the 1920's
with sweetheart logo on lever cap screw, nearly all the
japanning remains; a much nicer than usual example; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t86.jpg $145.00
ST59 #203 bench clamp; used to hold work either on the surface
or apron (often on a sliding jack) of the bench; clean,
ready to go, it's that third hand you wish you had like
those born near Chernobyl have; bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t93.jpg $45.00
ST60 Three useful worker planes; a #19 knuckle joint block plane
from ca.1930 a hang hole was drilled at the toe (that has no
bearing on its use; a #75 bull nose rabbet; and a #101 thumb
plane; each with all original parts and clean worker shape;
top left three:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t94.jpg $80.00
ST61 First production #17 nickel plated block plane; with all
original parts and in nearly new condition (image fails to
capture its true condition), this ca.1880 survivor was used
just a few times after its owner stamped his initials in
the side; a very difficult vintage to find for this model,
it has the excelsior casting, patent dates on iron and
lateral lever; superficial rust will easily clean; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t94.jpg $115.00
ST62 A.Stanley #12 two foot, two-fold fully brass bound boxwood
rule; from the earliest production of the mid-1850's, this
mark is coveted by Stanley collectors as it's so difficult
to find in any condition; this one is overall nice, but
with condition problems; the hing must have worn so a copper
rivet was inserted and peened over, the rule has a crack
(right after the Stanley name), this veteran was used and
nothing was going to stop it from its intended use; asterisk
marks decorate the maker's name; far from a dog and far from
what better examples fetch; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t94.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t94a.jpg $190.00
ST63 #65 chamfer shave; as found 1920's model with all original
parts, no damage, a bit dirty from sitting idle; two sliding
fences set the width of chamfer; a fine worker; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t97.jpg $80.00
ST64 Fence and arm for the #278 fillister; a very desirable set
of parts as most planes are lacking the proper ones; no
damage, japanning roughly 50%; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t97.jpg $70.00
ST65 #148 match plane; looks unused, it's the same plane as the
#48 used to cut the common tongue and groove joint, it must
have been easier to make such a plane this way as there are
fewer parts than the #48 has; only in need of a honing, the
original box (with half label) is tossed in for free; top
left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t98.jpg $115.00
ST66 #18 knuckle joint block plane; as found, dirty, free of
damage, it will clean well; a better plane than the #9 1/2
as the lever cap has a better positive action and fits more
comfortably in the hand; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t98.jpg $45.00
ST67 Earlier #984 corner brace, probably the first Stanley pro-
duction after they bought out Fray; stamped with the Stanley
Rule and Level name, in fine worker shape, with most original
finish, some plating loss, full ratchet, spring jaws, it can
be used as is; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t106.jpg $90.00
ST68 #3C smoothing plane; 1930's model with all original parts
and barely used, the remains of the tattered original box
are tossed in for free; right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t108.jpg $115.00
ST69 Pair of block planes, the #203 smaller one and the #9 1/4;
both with original parts, as found, former is 1920's with
sweetheart logo, the heel of the iron has some mushrooming;
both sound workers; top left two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t109.jpg $60.00
ST70 Three aluminum handles; designed for those prone to damaging
wooden handles, trade schools loved them; top right three:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t109.jpg $65.00
ST71 #39 1/2 dado plane; all original parts and no damage, just
dirty and in need of a scrubbing to make a fine worker;
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t109.jpg $90.00
ST72 #603C corrugated Bed Rock smoothing plane; ca.WWI production
with V-logo iron and BED ROCK embossed lever cap; dirty, it
will clean to make a sound worker; tote was nicely glued
after a split in it developed; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t110.jpg $145.00
ST73 Type 2 #7 jointer; as nice an example this early 1870's
plane can be, it's been in my workbench drawer for some
30 years; all original parts, no damage, the image fails
to capture its true condition; the first New Britain
production right after Stanley Rule & Level bought out
Leonard Bailey; my favorite era of Stanley's output; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t114.jpg $390.00
ST74 Pair of #67 Universal shaves; as found, in sound worker
condition, one with a bit of superficial rust; one with
a flat sole, other with round, neither with the fence,
one of those will eventually show up, you can then swap
it among the two; handles can be repositioned to be at
90 degrees to each other, this shave can do nearly all
jobs, hence the name; bottom two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t114.jpg $95.00
ST75 #604 1/2 oversize smoothing plane; with "BED ROCK" lever
cap, free of damage, with some shavings in the throat from
when the boy grabbed it to use, it has a UK Stanley iron,
I find most of these planes in England and nearly all have
the same iron, which offers a clue that they are superior
to the US ones (at least the English blokes thought so);
no damage, a solid worker; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t115.jpg $285.00
ST76 #55 combination plane; a bargain worker with all the vital
parts, good labels on box, some minor superficial rust here
and there, that will easily clean:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t118.jpg $285.00
WOOD PLANES
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WP1 Narrower panel raiser, configured as a molding plane, by
Robinson/London; fully boxed sole to cut the classic
profile, a nicker iron severs the wood for a crisp field;
free of alteration, it saw limited use, the panel is
about 1/2" wide; expected bang marks on heel, no owner
marks, and rather uncommon; boxing at toe is loose, a
drop of glue will remedy that; shows usual bang marks on
heel from backing off wedge; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t12.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t12a.jpg $235.00
WP2 Extra complex profile by Mutter; cuts 1/2" deep by 3/4"
wide, it's free of alteration and is in extra fine shape
for a late 18th century English plane; lots of twists and
turns, it's too complex to describe without getting motion
sickness; bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t12.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t12b.jpg $235.00
WP3 The first of many J.Kellogg planes that were found in a
chest, they were purchased 130+ years ago, maybe used once
and then put away after the buyer put his initials on them;
an extra wide moving fillister; fully boxed shoulder, screwed
stop, nicker iron, this is the perfect choice for cutting a
rabbet in any grain direction; this one can work up to
roughly 2", which is wider than the UK examples; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t18.jpg $185.00
WP4 J.Kellogg toted match planes with steel plated fence for
longer wear and greater accuracy; sized for 7/8" thick
stock, they can cut the tongue and groove joint in 3/4"
to 1" thick stock; minor tarnish on the steel, these two
planes saw the most use of all the Kellogg hoard; top
right two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t18.jpg $95.00
WP5 Three Kellogg dado planes; great workers for cutting the
cross-grain joint, they are perfect planes to learn wooden
plane techniques and easily yield results in minutes; good
widths of 1/4", 3/8", and 3/4"; bottom three:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t18.jpg $275.00
WP6 Rare drawer plane pair by Kellogg; at first I thought these
were for cutting a dust joint, but the pencil mark on the
heel of one plane appears to read that they are for cutting
the groove in a drawer frame and making the tongue on the
drawer bottom; never seen another pair like these, I can't
imagine too many were made nor survived together; left two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t19.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t19a.jpg $385.00
WP7 Six fully boxed beading planes; hammer head boxing on the
five largest diameters, the entire sole is boxwood;
diameters of 1/8", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", and 1"; like
all the Kellogg hoard, they are in amazing condition;
right pile:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t19.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t19b.jpg $265.00
WP8 Eleven Kellogg planes, 10 HR's (four pairs), and a 1"
nosing plane; pairs are #10, #14, #17, and #22, Kellogg's
numbering system didn't follow the UK's, iron width of
#22 is 1 1/2", #17 is 1 1/8", #14 1", #10 7/8"; a #2 and
#6 round with iron widths 1/4" and 1/2" respectively;
this is the last of the Kellogg plane, several of the next
wooden planes were found with these:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t20.jpg $275.00
WP9 #2 size hollow and round pair; the narrowest size of the
even number planes, they are stamped G.Byron; little used,
they show the common splitting on the left side, which is
next to impossible to avoid due to the very thin stock;
sole is stamped #1, the iron width is 3/16", one throat
slightly opened, still fine workers; left two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t21.jpg $80.00
WP10 1" dado by J.F.&G.M.Lindsey that is also stamped with the
Worcester retailer of White&Conant; little used, a rubbed
area behind the iron on the right side, this is an uncommon
width for a wooden dado; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t21.jpg $90.00
WP11 3/8" (depth of cut) cove and astragal; a very uncommon size,
I had to search high and low for one this size when I made
stairs, needing it as the detail under the treads; in fine
shape, a ca.1800 plane that has no maker's mark, a fine
worker; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t21.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t21a.jpg $125.00
WP12 Pair of John Sleeper (only one signed) planes; a round with
screw holes on side, not signed, this one is tossed in with
the standing fillister that is signed, it has a later spur
added so it can leave crisp shoulders as it cuts the fixed
size rabbet; a prolific and colorful maker, Sleeper probably
had more regional influence on late 18th and early 19th
centuries planemakers than any other maker in America; bottom
two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t22.jpg $125.00
WP13 17" beech jack plane by Marples; used a few times and put
away; some minor areas of staining on sole, a fine worker
with a double iron; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t23.jpg $90.00
WP14 18th century sash coping plane; with a south-central NH
appearance, it's initialed SM with a decorative separation,
it's in extra clean condition; made of beech, flat chamfers,
the plane cuts the joint allowing sash bars to made with
their corresponding member; bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t23.jpg $85.00
WP15 1/2" (depth of cut) quirk ogee and astragal by T.J.McMaster;
very nice proportions on this barely used plane, this Auburn
NY made plane somehow landed with the Kellogg hoard, it has
his initials on it; a nice example that has the heel stamped
"3/8" in error, it's corrected in ink with "1/2"; bottom
right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t23.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t23a.jpg $110.00
WP16 1/2" ogee by Clegg; a good working example of the classic
profile that can be used anywhere; owner added an auxiliary
fence, that can easily be removed; lightly cleaned, a solid
worker:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t29.jpg $80.00
WP17 2" skew rabbet by Higgs; recently sharpened, it can be used
right out of the box; normal wear, owner mark; perfect for
larger work; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t34.jpg $60.00
WP18 Cowell&Chapman spill plane with steel plated sole; a plane
often owner made, manufactured ones are rather uncommon,
this as found example shows normal signs of wear; used to
make tightly curled shavings for transferring fire, these
were a necessity prior to matches/lighters/flamethrowers;
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t34.jpg $85.00
WP19 Mathieson toted screw arm plough plane with matching set
of cutters also by Mathieson; a good worker for cutting
grooves, the plane shows normal signs of use, there's lots
more left in it; nice to have everything matching with
these planes:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t44.jpg $190.00
WP20 Mathieson 5/8" (depth of cut) square ovolo and cove, the
former roughly twice the size of the latter to make for a
very nice, and uncommon, profile; in fine shape, never
altered or abused, with owner mark; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t56.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t56a.jpg $175.00
WP21 3/4" chamfer/beveling plane; configured as a molding plane,
it's sized for 3/4" thick stock, it can knock a sharp
corner off or put the full chamfer it's sized to cut; in
fine shape, manufactured, only owner marks, and a rather
uncommon plane; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t56.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t56b.jpg $85.00
WP22 Extra clean, barely used, coffin smoothing plane with ad-
justable cast sole (forward of the iron) and parallel iron;
some of the features found on infill planes are found on
this solid working plane, the mouth can be made as fine as
any infill, it can also be widened (by slackening the screw)
so it can do general work; beefy 2 1/4" parallel iron by
Marples, the plane is manufactured but only has an owner's
mark; rarely found in this condition, if you like wooden
bench planes you'll love this; left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t57.jpg $130.00
WP23 Adjustable panel raiser by Currie/Glasgow; skewed double
iron suits it well for planing in any grain direction,
the adjustable fence allows it to cut a range of widths;
owner mark, little used, the fence can be made better by
planing a bevel on it, it probably was modified to cut a
rabbet; three filled holes on right cheek when a stop was
needed, likely when it was modified to cut a rabbet; an
easy thing to put right, this is a much nicer than usual
example; right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t57.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t57a.jpg $135.00
WP24 ca.1800 double iron sash plane by Stothart/Bath; made to
help build the stunning architectural masterpieces Bath
is known for, this one saw limited use and has never been
modified; cuts the common square ovolo profile, original
finish, no owner marks, it's an uncommon style plane for
England, the Americans preferred double iron sash planes
during this time; a very nice example; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t65.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t65a.jpg $125.00
WP25 Toted screw arm plough plane by Tucker&Appleton of Boston;
a worker that has a dark finish, tip of tote has the common
chip, brass bushings in fence to prevent splitting, this
is the tool of choice for cutting grooves; boxwood arms,
nuts, and washers, the threads show normal knocks and
dings; a lot of plane for the money; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t70.jpg $135.00
WP26 30" beech jointer by W.Thompson; in great shape for such
are bulky piece of wood, it can be honed and used as is;
2 5/8" double iron, owner marks, refinished nicely, no
damage about the wedge mortice, mouth is as fine as the
day it was made, few minor scratches in the sole, this
is no piece of firewood; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t83.jpg $155.00
WP27 10 assorted wooden planes; five beads, with diameters from
1/4" to 5/8", some duplicate sizes and showing normal wear,
two wider rabbets, one with bent tang and other missing
the nicker (most rabbets don't have this), two narrow
hollows (roughly #2 and #4), and a double iron nosing
plane; dirty, each should prove to be a good worker; top
pile:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t84.jpg $115.00
WP28 6" smoothing plane by Marples; used just a few times, free
of modification, decal remnants, a very handy plane for
planing smaller worker or localized areas due to its length
a 1 1/2" single iron; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t98.jpg $60.00
WP29 Matching pair of clean side rabbets by Varvill&Sons; in
little used condition, fine workers; top two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t101.jpg $125.00
WP30 Five early wooden planes, several for restoration; bottom
left is a good J.Morse Jr., of Hopkinton, NH tongue plane,
his work is quite uncommon, the fence has a split at the
toe; above the Morse is a S.Dean birch rabbet, the nose
was cut off to make it the standard 9 1/2", it has the
features of a Dean, who made planes in Dedham, MA during
the mid-1700's; other three are a birch hollow with no
iron or wedge, an early English S.Holbeck worn round that
has an added stop, and a nice single iron sash with early
stamp of "SS", it's missing wedge and iron; the Morse is
worth the price for all five:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t102.jpg $125.00
WP31 Matching set of six slipped side beads; barely use, always
together, by Marples, some with decal remnants on them;
stop can be removed so that the bead can be worked deeper
into the board, a handy feature when making compound pro-
files with hollows and rounds; diameters of 1/4", 3/8",
1/2", 5/8", 3/4", and 7/8"; a solid working set, with
owner mark:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t111.jpg $185.00
WP32 3/4" match planes by Mathieson; cleaned, in fine worker
shape, perfect for cutting tongue and groove joints in
today's standard stock thickness; owner marks; bottom
left two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t112.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t112b.jpg $85.00
WP33 Clean spar plane by Nelson; used to shape masts/spars on
ships, it has a hollow sole; clean and little used, double
iron, it's 2 1/4" across the iron; owner mark, in solid
worker shape, these normally get the daylights kicked out
of them; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t112.jpg $80.00
WP34 D.R.Barton complex molder; must have been a custom order as
something like this unsprung profile is totally different
from the profiles normally seen by this Rochester, NY maker;
cuts a 3/4" deep by 1 3/4" wide astragal, cove, and astragal
of unusual proportions; not a rework from another plane,
this one saw very little use, has a dry finish, no owner
marks, it's a solid as found example; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t117.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t117a.jpg $165.00
WP35 Good ogee and astragal by Watson/Leeds; nice proportions to
the less common profile that cuts a 7/8" deep mold; in fine,
never messed with condition other than an old clean, with
owner mark:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t124.jpg $155.00
WP36 Owner made complex molding plane with lignum sole; a
standard plane, probably a bead, was reworked to accept a
5/8" wide face profile of two rounds flanking a hollow
made of lignum; an interesting plane that's fully functional,
a fair bit of work was put into this, its maker used a
tongue and groove joint to mate the two woods; in sound
worker shape, the maker's name of the pre-modified plane
was removed; a usable plane, the heel photo suggests a
gaping chasm between the two parts, that's not the case;
top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t125.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t125a.jpg $120.00
WP37 Another owner made plane with a unique profile that looks
to cut a thumbnail profile with an adjacent cope; perhaps
used on a door frame, the cut is about 1 1/8" wide; in
sound condition, with owner mark, there probably isn't
another like it; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t125.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t125b.jpg $130.00
MISCELLANEOUS
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MS1 Smaller machinist's tool chest; dating from the 20's or 30's,
the southern NH owner of this chest took great care of his
tools, many of which are listed below; classic form with
drop front to reveal the drawers, it's 20"x13"x8" and is
in fine shape showing normal scuffs/wear over time; the
lock's key is missing, the lock is removed and is inside
the chest; perfect for storing smaller tools, chisels,
etc., a very worthy example:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t1.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t1a.jpg $145.00
MS2 Starrett 12" combination square with protractor and center
heads; as clean as a ca.1930 example can be, ready to use,
the owner scratched his initials in the rule, which is
typical of a machinist from that era; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t2.jpg $90.00
MS3 The Starrett 4" double square with extra blade; another
very clean worker, ready to go; bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t2.jpg $60.00
MS4 His No.12 double square with three original blades; bottom
right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t2.jpg $65.00
MS5 A pair of Starrett spring joint dividers; 6" new condition
and a 4" that has owner initials stamped in it; both fine
workers; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t3.jpg $55.00
MS6 The surface gauge with extra bits including an indicator
and extra post; some superficial rust on a few areas; top
right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t3.jpg $65.00
MS7 1 1/2" Pike Mfg. Co. double side honing stone in its original
case; a lily white fine and an artificial coarser one, back
to back, the glue let go, a bit of epoxy will take care of
that; perfect for quick touch-up of a knife and smaller
chisels; the Pike, NH firm was one of the best marketeers
through various advertising, many people collect their
stuff, this is a rather uncommon pocket stone:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t3.jpg $45.00
MS8 Graduated set of three Starrett medium size spring joint
external calipers; 8", 6", and 4", each with owner initials;
fine workers; left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t4.jpg $65.00
MS9 Graduated set of three Starrett smaller size spring joint
external calipers; two 4" (one by Sawyer, equal quality of
Starrett) and 2"; owner initials; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t4.jpg $50.00
MS10 Two Starrett external calipers, one with the uncommon fine
ends; 4" and 8", owner initials; right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t4.jpg $50.00
MS11 Three micrometers by Brown&Sharpe; smallest is 0"-1", each
is in fine shape, one standard and wrench; left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t5.jpg $70.00
MS12 Group of miscellaneous precision tools, a Starrett depth
micrometer in the original box, a 3 1/2" Starrett level,
a Starrett hermaphrodite caliper, and an indicator part;
each in fine shape; right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t5.jpg $75.00
MS13 Barely used Pepe punch dapping/doming and flat block set;
with the original wooden base, great quality, not recent
manufacture; diameters from 3/32" to 27/32", price it new:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t8.jpg $190.00
MS14 Decorative 18 1/2" mahogany level with full brass plating
along the top and geometric cut outs; a well made thing,
nice grain pattern, original vial, brass was polished;
stepped ends have subtle molded shapes to give it more
visual appeal; owner made and with much better effort than
typical; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t9.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t9a.jpg $185.00
MS15 Bronze proportional dividers; the double end tool pivots
about a movable screw that allows them to be set for 1/5,
1/4, 1/3, 2/5, and 1/2 scaling; owner made, never cleaned
or modified, 18" long; a very handy tool for layout work;
screw at hinge is a bit tight, it hasn't been turned for
decades, I did take it apart, you'll want to clean/oil it;
a nice tool; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t9.jpg $155.00
MS16 Patented combination mortice and slitting gauge; jet black
ebony stock with solid brass fence, the moving point is
set with a brass slide; good length to the two points, the
slitting knife is present, but short; well made, patent
number is stamped in brass collar; two useful gauges in
one, and not a common tool; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t10.jpg $185.00
MS17 Travisher (hollowing shave) with perfectly shaped handles
that give it the appearance of being able to fly; barely
used, great curvature, the stock curves upward to form
the handles with curve down just a bit; only needs a
honing, never modified, and in much nicer than usual shape,
it's the nicest I've offered; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t10.jpg $235.00
MS18 John Rabone No.1213 two-foot four-fold caliper rule with
complex tables and scales that shame the Rosetta Stone;
in fine shape, very lightly cleaned, nearly all original
finish remains; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t10.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t10a.jpg $185.00
MS19 Pair of gun tools, an ebony handle socket and a combination
rifle tool; both as found, the former has rust and some
minor pitting from sitting, the latter is in fine shape
with a screw diver, worm 'auger' to remove wadding, a
square socket, etc.; both pre-1900; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t11.jpg $115.00
MS20 Pair of tools, a Billings and Spencer multi-head screw
driver and a small owner made bronze surface gauge; former
has four blades, one is selected for use while the others
are slid into the handle, it's in typical shape, free of
modification; latter stands about 2", it has a two 'grooves'
that form four feet on the base, and is well made; top
right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t11.jpg $95.00
MS21 Knurling tool with turned wooden handle; well made, handle
looks to be beech with a darker stain; good age, with a
straight knurl around 3/8" diameter; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t11.jpg $55.00
MS22 Rabone rope and chain gauge in the original box; made of
boxwood, with sliding brass caliper, the rule is also in
its original wrapping; made for the Whitecross Company,
that name, along with its logo, is stamped in the rule:
right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t12.jpg $120.00
MS23 Unique 12" spirit level with semicircular brass plating
the runs the length, there is scalloped brass plating
below the vial on both sides, the bottom is brass plated,
all this on an ebony body; brightly polished, original
vial, there is a maker's paper label below that naming
Hargraves; in its original tin case, it's a striking
thing and is very well made; a level that needs to be
seen in person to appreciate; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t13.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t13a.jpg $285.00
MS24 Starrett 9" combination square with three original head,
including the custom size standard and auxiliary heads, it
also has a protractor head of standard size; original vials
and with original scribe, these three heads are scaled for
this rule and not the common 12" one; clean condition, the
rule was cleaned and the graduations aren't as bold as they
were when new, they should be inked; in owner made wood box,
a fine worker, and much less common than the other sizes;
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t13.jpg $115.00
MS25 Spiers improved miter plane; dovetail body is stuffed with
rosewood, this one has its nearly water tight mouth (many
have been filed by wood butchers who had no idea how to
use such a plane properly); Spiers name stamped in rosewood
at toe, owner mark there as well, proper snecked iron by
Ward&Payne, the stuffing at the heel is shaped to make for
a more comfortable grip, something Spiers did during the
later production the planel; lightly cleaned, loads of
mass, no wood is safe with this nearby; top
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t14.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t14a.jpg $1285.00
MS26 Preston No.1399P router; the large one that nobody wanted
until about 1.5 years ago, now it's on the most wanted list
of many woodworkers, the demand is far above the supply; as
found, free of damage, plating is about 50%, the wooden
knobs and cutter can be swapped around among three positions;
cutter a bit short, but still with enough life in it;
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t14.jpg $295.00
MS27 Preston No.1369D 1 1/2" wide shoulder rabbet plane; nearly
all nickel plating remains on this the widest, and most
difficult to find beast, all it needs is a honing to be
put back to work; a small bruise the main casting, where
the lever cap engages, has no bearing on its use, that
likely occurred during manufacture, it's photographed on
the side where the bruise is; a very uncommon plane; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t15.jpg $365.00
MS28 Ebony stuffed brass framed brace by Marsden Bros. of
Sheffield; named the Improved brace, it has a lever
activated chuck to secure the bit; never messed with,
smallest flake off the bottom of the head, owner mark
in wood, and in fine working condition; a lot of tool
for the money, something like this would cost four
figures to make new today, it's the ultimate in English
brace design and was used by the best tradesmen; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t15.jpg $325.00
MS29 Cast bull nose smoothing plane; a well made thing with
mahogany stuffing, good mass, free of modification, some
mottling to the sole, perhaps from casting, can be left
or lapped out, the plane will work well either way; 4"
long; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t16.jpg $190.00
MS30 3 1/2" wax seal breaker; many incorrectly call these smaller
chisel-like tools a button hole cutter, they are used to
remove the wax seal on a document or letter; good age,
pre-1850, horn handle, and in fine shape; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t16.jpg $185.00
MS31 Six Sheffield style spoke shaves, one a rosewood body one
by Osborne; each fine workers, many with brass plated soles,
one screwed to set the iron; as found; top pile:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t17.jpg $110.00
MS32 1 1/4" corner chisel; a bulky thing with plenty of mass,
original steel hoop handle, it's in better than usual
condition; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t17.jpg $55.00
MS33 10" Disston tenon saw; as clean as a late 1800's example
can hope to be found, it saw barely any use, is still
sharp, unreadable decal remnants on handle, owner stamped
his initials; a fine example and very difficult to find
in this condition; bottom;
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t17.jpg $190.00
MS34 Millers Falls No.2-01 eggbeater drill; a very clean and
barely used worker that has some twist drills in the
handle; ready to go right out of the box; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t22.jpg $90.00
MS35 3" bevel back slick with lovely original turned handle; as
nice a slick as one could hope to find, it has great balance
and isn't a heavy one like so many others; has a NY maker
mark that I can't fully read; laminated construction, never
abused, overall length of 26", it can be honed and used as
is; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t24.jpg $185.00
MS36 1 1/2" bevel edge framing chisel by Peck,Stow&Wilcox; a
clean one, with original steel hoop handle, all it needs
is a sharpening; bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t24.jpg $75.00
MS37 Preston 2" spoke shave with both adjusters (depth and
lateral); nickel plated example, with most of that present,
flat sole, plenty of life left to the iron, it will work
as well as it looks; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t24.jpg $85.00
MS38 Disston Acme 120 rip saw; teeth have been re-cut, it's
roughly 5pt; as found, 28" long, top horn shows usual
chipping, it's a worker example of Disston's best quality
saw; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t25.jpg $180.00
MS39 Odd bronze/brass three jaw special purpose vise; haven't
a clue what this one is for, it's obviously made for holding
something without marring it; three screws drive the jaws
to hold the object, it appears it's meant for circular
items as each jaw is curved; designed to mount on the bench
surface, embossed L.J.Willis Co., plenty of mass, it has a
pre-1900 appearance; some bends in the cranks, never seen
another; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t26.jpg $190.00
MS40 Three Colt's patent clamps; popular with their cam action
to hold objects firmly, they are 6" size; as found, free of
damage; bottom three:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t26.jpg $90.00
MS41 Pair of worker block planes, a Millers Falls No.17 and a
Stanley #9 1/4; both clean and free of damage, the former
has all adjustment features and is 1" longer than the
Stanley; bottom two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t27.jpg $60.00
MS42 Seven carving knives by Bracht; little used, each with the
original label, some minor superficial rust, fine quality;
bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t30.jpg $85.00
MS43 6" (edge length) splay handle drawknife; the kind made for
finer worker such as done by patternmakers and carvers,
Peck,Stow&Wilcox was a major maker of these for a variety
of retailers; as found, with some superficial rust that will
easily clean, wooden handles were painted green as an owner
marking; an uncommon length for this style; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t30.jpg $65.00
MS44 Same as previous, but 4" size; tarnish, no rust, on steel,
original finish on handles; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t30.jpg $55.00
MS45 7/8" boxwood screw box with matching tap; made by Marples,
in sound worker shape, a bit of figure to the cover; never
abused; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t31.jpg $85.00
MS46 Ebony ultimatum mortice gauge; by I.Sorby, remnants of the
original label (with Punch), it saw limited use and is
ready to go; brass plated fence, long points, everything
is set with the screw driver so there's no danger of changing
its set during use; good mass, it's the pinnacle of English
marking gauges; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t31.jpg $85.00
MS47 Two-foot, four-fold boxwood folding rule; arch joint, clean
worker, some minor finish loss, a fine worker; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t31.jpg $45.00
MS48 Three narrow bevel edge paring chisels; each with boxwood
handles, a 1/8" and 3/16" by Stormont/Archer, and a 3/8" by
Marples; as found, the latter has some superficial rust,
good quality, each will make fine workers for detailed work;
right three:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t32.jpg $115.00
MS49 Nickel plated patternmaker's filleting plane; manufactured,
a few of these have turned up, this one shows little signs
of use; used to create a curled shaving of leather to round
patterns, it can also cut a V-groove in wood; a very well
made tool; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t33.jpg $145.00
MS50 Record No.311 combination rabbet, bull nose, and chisel
plane; all original parts, no damage, normal finish loss,
the two nose sections can be swapped to perform the needed
function; older nickel plated model, so many of these are
assembled (and don't match), this one isn't; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t33.jpg $170.00
MS51 Preston curved spoke shave with 1 1/2" wide cutter; fancy
casting, nickel plating is worn, as found, it will clean
to make a fine worker; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t33.jpg $65.00
MS52 Irwin pattern twist augers in a clever case that has spring
loaded positions for each of the 13 augers; bearing the
Craftsman name, they were probably made by Irwin for Sears
during the early 1950's; all there, 1/4" to 1" diameters,
augers are in typical condition, showing tarnish, some may
need a sharpening, part of normal maintenance; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t34.jpg $85.00
MS53 Record 043 grooving plane; a popular plane for smaller work,
all original parts, clean, and with original box; top
right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t35.jpg $115.00
MS54 Record 073 shoulder/rabbet; earlier nickel plated example
with normal loss of that, no damage, all original parts,
the classic worker with so much more character than modern
efforts; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t35.jpg $185.00
MS55 Record 077A bull nose rabbet plane; removable shim for
opening/closing the mouth, all original parts, extra clean
bargain worker as an owner put two depressions (don't go
through the casting) in it probably for a fence he rigged;
a quality plane; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t36.jpg $90.00
MS56 Adjustable bench stop; a rugged hinged design that uses a
an adjusting screw to raise/lower the stop; made of cast
iron, free of damage, as found with some rust, 3 1/2" long;
a fine worker; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t37.jpg $55.00
MS57 Spofford 7" sweep brace; a sound working example with good
chuck, original pewter bands are sound, frame shows usual
dark patina; a popular design that can take almost any bit
in its jaws; less common shorter sweep for finer worker;
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t37.jpg $85.00
MS58 12" spiral drill by the maker from Chicopee, MA (I can't
recall the name of the firm); as found, patent date stamped
on the chuck, it's as found, a drop of oil will smooth its
action; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t38.jpg $85.00
MS59 Goodell Tool Co. 1892 patent 12" brace; a very well made
thing, and rather uncommon, it's as found and is in sound
worker shape; a clever ratcheting mechanism where the
blocks pop out when either ratchet is engaged by rotating
a small selector; good amount of original finish remains;
differs a bit from the patent drawing as there are no
circular portions visible on the ratchet blocks, this one
is a much less common model than the one with the 'looped'
selector; chuck stamped with Worcester location; bottom
left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t38.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t38a.jpg $175.00
MS60 Millers Falls No.1322 10" sweep brace; looks to be new old
stock, the grip has the full decal on it; a fine quality
worker; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t38.jpg $90.00
MS61 PEXTO 8" (edge length) drawknife; extra clean, all it needs
is a sharpening; fine quality, wooden grips firmly attached;
top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t39.jpg $60.00
MS62 Larger vise for clamping on the bench; well made, as found
with general pitting that has no bearing on its use; 2 3/4"
jaws, a solid worker that can be used as is; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t39.jpg $135.00
MS63 Norris dovetailed coffin smoothing plane; a very nice,
100% honest, and never messed with example, the original
Ward&Payne iron carries the same numbering as the rosewood
stuffing does; 7 1/2" long, owner mark stamped in bun, no
pitting, so many Norris planes are tarted up, this one
escaped that miserable fate; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t40.jpg $690.00
MS64 Miller gunmetal shoulder plane with mahogany stuffing;
while not stamped with his name, as most are similarly
unmarked, it's his unmistakable output; 1 1/2" wide iron,
as found, rust on steel sole, owner name in end grain of
front stuffing was gouged away, this is a fine plane that
can be put back to work with little effort; many consider
Miller to be the best infill maker of Great Britain;
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t40.jpg $375.00
MS65 Brown&Sharpe dial caliper in its original wooden case and
with instructions; barely used, best quality, mid-60's
production; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t41.jpg $60.00
MS66 Yankee No.2101A 8" sweep brace; a solid as found worker that
probably was made right when Stanley was purchasing the
North Bros. production; some minor finish loss, it can be
used as is; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t41.jpg $85.00
MS67 Disston made York State Pruner saw with bold patriotic
etching of an eagle; made like a handsaw but for pruning
work, it's in extra clean condition and appears to be maybe
used once; some finish loss and superficial rust, it presents
nicely as is, I imagine not too many of these survived in
this shape; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t42.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t42a.jpg $115.00
MS68 3/4" bevel edge paring chisel by Marples; boxwood handle,
barely used, ferrule is cracked, which is typical due to
the seasonal movement of the wood; 14 1/2" overall length;
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t42.jpg $40.00
MS69 Record No.778 duplex rabbet; a worker with all original
parts, normal cosmetic wear, it's a better alternative to
the popular #78 with its longer fence, two arms and screw
adjuster than engages the cutter; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t43.jpg $110.00
MS70 Millers Falls No.3 eggbeater drill with removable handle
for storing the bits; an as found worker, more rugged than
the popular No.2 and No.5 models, it's as found with normal
storage grunge; crank is stamped No.5, perhaps Millers
Falls ran out of ones stamped No.3 when this one was made;
top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t45.jpg $75.00
MS71 Clean miter square; ebony handle, the 14" blade retains most
of its bluing; stamped with Portsmouth (England) retailer,
Cox; a lot of working tool with this one that's handy for
laying out miters and testing how accurate you are cutting
them; large ones such as this are uncommon, especially in
this condition; owner mark in wood; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t46.jpg $85.00
MS72 5/8" mortice chisel; this pigsticker looks to be new old
stock, there is cosmoline on it; owner initials in handle,
a fine worker; left one:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t47.jpg $60.00
MS73 1/2" pigsticker mortice chisel by I.Sorby; with Punch logo,
barely used, way nicer than what's normally found; middle
one:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t47.jpg $55.00
MS74 5/16" pigsticker mortice chisel by Ward&Payne; another much
nicer than usual example; right one:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t47.jpg $45.00
MS75 Three stout bevel edge socket chisels with older steel hoop
handles; I can't read the maker, the brand is Razor Edge,
they are no doubt the product of a CT maker; guaranteed to
be fine quality, widths of 1 1/2", 1 3/4", and 2"; owner
initials stamped near the socket; top left three:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t48.jpg $125.00
MS76 Five shorter turning tools by Buck Bros.; unused, they
have some minor flash rust that will quickly clean; two
parting chisels, a skew, and two beads; longest 10 1/2",
they look to have been made between the two wars; top
right five:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t48.jpg $95.00
MS77 Pair of E.A.Berg bevel edge paring chisels; with original
birch root handles that have their decals and steel hoops,
these saw little use; best quality, widths of 1/2" and 1",
each needs a new edge ground; bottom two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t48.jpg $90.00
MS78 Odd 3" jeweler's/watchmaker's anvil; mounted on a wooden
base, good age, atypical shape for such anvils, it has a
hollow worked across it; in sound worker condition and as
found; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t49.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t49a.jpg $90.00
MS79 Three very clean Buck Bros. bevel edge paring chisels; with
original cherry handles, these saw limited use; widths of
1/4", 3/4", and 1", this one is 11"; best quality, all they
need is a honing; middle three:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t49.jpg $125.00
MS80 Good bowl adze; lots of iron on this solid worker that's
roughly 6 1/2" from end to end; old handle firmly attached,
all it needs is a sharpening; left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t50.jpg $135.00
MS81 Clean 14" Disston No.4 tenon saw; very minor tarnish, with
original teeth that are sharp enough to use as-is; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t51.jpg $95.00
MS82 1 1/2" cranked bevel edge paring chisel by Buck Bros.; in
fine worker shape, with normal tarnish, original handle has
a bit of green paint on heel; dates ca.1950, great quality;
middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t51.jpg $60.00
MS83 Same as previous, but 1", some minor superficial rust; a
solid worker; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t51.jpg $55.00
MS84 10" 'Scotch' pattern iron brace; a more rugged brace than
the plated wooden ones, it uses a simple spring-loaded lever
at the chuck to secure the bit; retailed by a Swindon firm,
there's some rust/corrosion there that can be cleaned; a
stout worker with lignum head; left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t52.jpg $75.00
MS85 No.2100 Yankee brace; 12" sweep for more powerful boring,
it's pre-Stanley; chrome shows blistering, that has no
bearing on its use; a rugged brace that's as popular today
as it was when first offered; right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t52.jpg $90.00
MS86 Starrett adjustable dividers; with telescoping points and
fine adjustment feature, this is one of the best designs
offered and with usual Starrett quality; as found, with
tarnish, it can be used as is or cleaned; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t53.jpg $65.00
MS87 Probably unused Record 050 plough and beading plane; with
all original parts in their packing, the outer original box
lost its label long ago; some minor tarnish from storage,
it's the same plane as the Stanley #50; goes beyond what
the popular Record 044 grooving plane does as it can bead
and it also has spurs; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t58.jpg $160.00
MS88 Eight barely used socket firmer chisels by P.Merrill&Co.;
made up the road from where this list originates, Pliny
Merrill made great quality steel, so good that the C.E.
Jennings NY firm purchased the Hinsdale, NH business and
offered them under their Arrow brand; probably bought
without handles, there are a variety of leather tipped ones
with these, some fit well others don't; widths of 3/8", 3/4",
5/8", 7/8", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 3/4", and 2"; guaranteed to
please; bottom pile:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t58.jpg $275.00
MS89 Unused Gramercy 14" tenon saw, which they call a sash saw
(I never used a saw this length when making sash here at
tool central); in the original box, etched blade, ready
to cut; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t59.jpg $255.00
MS90 Disston D-15 rosewood handle Victory saw; 12pt crosscut
that's still fairly sharp, etching is almost obliterated
by tarnish, a cleaning may reveal it; 26" long, a quality
worker; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t59.jpg $110.00
MS91 Standard Rule #4 size metallic plane; offered for parts,
with original tote and knob, frog is fine, vertical portion
of main casting, where frog engages, has a very small break,
as is typical; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t63.jpg $65.00
MS92 12" owner made level with elliptical walnut stuffing and
semicircular brass side plates; a very well made tool, with
plenty of mass, as found, superficial rust, original vial,
it's a unique design made ca.1900; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t63.jpg $490.00
MS93 Type 3 Windsor beader; many original cutters and fence, as
found, no damage, normal plating loss, it will clean to be
much nicer than usual examples; the best design of the
three models made in Windsor, VT, the two rosewood handles
are at right angles to each other for better control and
a more comfortable grip; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t63.jpg $385.00
MS94 Uncommon double fence grooving/routing shave for handrails;
made by L.Gardner, of Boston, a firm working in the 1840's
when Boston's wealth flourished and demand for the finest
homes increased, the shave cuts the broad groove in the
bottom of a handrail to accept the balusters; 13" long,
steel plated sole, 1 1/8" wide cutter, in solid worker
shape, one fence split long ago and was neatly repaired
with two countersunk screws; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t64.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t64a.jpg $155.00
MS95 Millers Falls No.77 closed throat router; the equivalent
of the Stanley #71 1/2, it's in extra clean condition, the
cutter is a Stanley replacement; made to accept an adjust-
able fence, that parted company long ago; a worker; bottom
left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t64.jpg $75.00
MS96 Marples closed throat router, the UK firm's #71 1/2 model;
a very uncommon product by this firm, it was never equipped
with an adjustable fence, it does have the vernier adjusting
nut; as found, free of damage, it proves that once #71 router
madness caught on last century, every firm produced one, and
now this century everyone wants one; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t64.jpg $115.00
MS97 Clean Goodell Pratt No.259 eggbeater drill with ratcheting
crank and two speeds; one of the best designs by the firm,
with smooth action, minor finish loss, 15" long, three jaw
chuck; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t65.jpg $115.00
MS98 Millers Falls early frame #2 eggbeater drill; a finely
made worker, with rosewood handle that unscrews to store
bits, it has a more complex frame than the later models
most recognize; still with good amount of plating on the
frame, it dates to the mid-1880's and is much less common
than later examples; a sound worker; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t65.jpg $85.00
MS99 Miniature tool chest; a ca.1900 thing that is a nicely
scaled down copy of the larger ones, it has the cast iron
Victorian handles on each side; well made, decorative
panel on the top, original finish, 12" long, the interior
tray parted company from it long ago, that's easy to make;
perfect for finer small tools, like marking knives, gauges,
etc.; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t66.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t66a.jpg $155.00
MS100 6" nickel plated marking gauge; graduated to 1/32", it
has an adjustable point for fine scribing; hexagonal arm,
it's manufactured, but with no maker's mark, it's Starrett
quality, but since they never nickel plated their gauges,
my guess is E.C.Stearns; barely used, and ready to go;
bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t66.jpg $85.00
MS101 Pair of boxed tools, a Goodell Pratt No.127 clamp dog and
an Old Doctor's System ice pick, which, until I found this
boxed example, thought was for sewing or leatherwork; both
in fine shape, ice pick is 3" long; bottom right two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t66.jpg $70.00
MS102 Millers Falls No.1 circular spoke shave; clean and free of
modification, all it needs is a honing; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t67.jpg $65.00
MS103 6" Bemis&Call inside caliper with unique adjusting design
that has the screw above the hinged area; as found, in
sound shape, clearly marked, some very minor superficial
pitting here and there; an uncommon model; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t67.jpg $55.00
MS104 Pair of new old stock Record irons in their original
wrappers; one for a #4 size and the other for a #5 1/2
size (of 2 1/4" width); both can fit a Stanley; bottom
two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t67.jpg $60.00
MS105 4" adjustable nut wrench; I believe this one is a Bornstein,
the maker's mark isn't readable; works well, slight spring
to the bottom jaw, octagonal bulbous handle, very well
made; bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t68.jpg $115.00
MS106 K5 1/2C corrugated oversize jack plane; made by Stanley,
using their first model Bed Rock design, for the St.Louis
Keen Kutter retailer, it has all original parts, no damage,
and will work as well as any Stanley; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t69.jpg $90.00
MS107 Fulton (made by Millers Falls) No.2 smoothing plane; a
very clean worker of fine quality, all it needs is a
honing to do what more expensive #2 planes do; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t69.jpg $130.00
MS108 New old stock auger handle; designed to attach onto common
twist augurs, the metallic collar is opened/closed with
two screws; 17" long, originally offered by Millers Falls,
this one carries a Philadelphia maker of V.B.I.; fine
quality, and ready to; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t69.jpg $40.00
MS109 Pair of 19th century books, "Progressive Carpentry" by
D.H.Melroy of Waterbury, CT, printed 1890, it covers roof
framing, and Byrne's Timber and Log Book Ready Reckoner
printed 1878, it has tables for scaling and pricing wood,
something mandatory before calculator came on the scene;
both in sound shape; top right two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t70.jpg $85.00
MS110 Odd friction joint caliper; good age, with filed detail at
the hinge, the ends are bent to be at a right angle to the
legs for measuring along the sides; 100% original, 6" long,
as found, joint is stiff, but moves, from sitting so long;
a strange special purpose tool; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t70.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t70a.jpg $70.00
MS111 Clean Jennings pattern augers in the original three section
box; found with the Kellogg planes listed above, they saw
limited use; diameters of 1/4" to 1", in 1/16" increments,
they are the best pattern for finer boring, the double
screw pulls them into the work; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t71.jpg $185.00
MS112 Lamson currency carrier; used by merchants to transfer
money from the point of sale to a central register (for
safety and to prevent employee theft), this cool gizmo
dates from a time when cash registers were a rarity; today,
a few stores still have the remains of the complex wire
'tracks' on the ceilings on which these things travel, I
can remember seeing one in Schenectady, NY at the Wallace-
Armor hardware store when it went belly-up and the entire
leftover stock and fixtures were sold; in fine shape, the
wooden container unscrews so that the money can be placed
within; often referred to as 'cash railways,' these things
are very collectible, especially in England (where anything
remotely railroad is collected); Lamson was one of the
major manufacturers of these clever systems and ultimately
survived when pneumatic carriers came on the scene; most
of these got scrapped, they are quite uncommon now; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t71.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t71a.jpg $275.00
MS113 Clean hollow auger for turning round tenons; barely used,
with original stop, made by E.C.Stearns, the desired
diameter is selected on the rotating cast iron disk; a
sound worker, this design proved to be the best selling
of all; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t72.jpg $55.00
MS114 Manufactured lining rule; round mahogany stock has a
graduated brass rule that can also be used to measure, the
primary function is for lining paper as that feature was
not available on old paper; stamped with patent applied
for, it's in fine, barely used, shape; 12" long; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t72.jpg $50.00
MS115 1/2" screw box and matching tap by Marples; in the original
box, it saw very little use and is ready to go; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t74.jpg $70.00
MS116 Yankee No.2100 8" sweep brace; pre-Stanley, with hard
rubber head that has the YANKEE name; in fine worker shape,
normal plating loss, the model number and manufacturer
stamping were ground off, some people are very weird about
names on tools; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t74.jpg $80.00
MS117 12" combination square with three heads and two extra 18"
rule; made by the UK firm Chesterman, the set is out of a
patternmaker's chest; in clean condition, original vial,
the scribe is MIA; countless Rolls Royces, Bentley's,
Spitfires, and Lucas electrics were designed/built by
Chesterman stuff, it's good quality; bottom pile:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t76.jpg $90.00
MS118 K5 jack plane; the Bed Rock pattern made by Stanley for
Keen Kutter, it's as good as any Stanley; in fine shape,
it can be honed and used as is; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t77.jpg $75.00
MS119 Pair of unused bevel edge paring chisels in their original
packaging; Henry Taylor Diamic brand, widths of 3/4" and
1"; only need a honing; top two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t78.jpg $75.00
MS120 Five bevel edge paring chisels out of a patternmaker's
chest; only one marked Stormont, it's likely the others
are those as well; kept in fine shape, widths of 1/8"
(this is a square edge), 1/4" (13 1/2", the longest of
the pile), 5/16", 1/2", and 1"; guaranteed to be fine
quality; bottom pile:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t78.jpg $165.00
MS121 Garlick&Son 4 3/4" brass back saw with turned beech handle;
in little used condition, still sharp, it was found in the
same patternmaker's chest as the previous chisels; handy
for smaller work; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t79.jpg $45.00
MS122 Extra long drawknife by Isaac Greaves; nearly 12" cutting
edge, the thing almost dwarfs the #8 photographed with it;
barely used, only in need of a sharpening, it's a beast
made for rugged/large work; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t81.jpg $85.00
MS123 Earlier R.Groves&Sons Beehive Works 6pt ripsaw; 26" blade
that has a rounded nose, still with nib, the teeth look
original; dirty, it's not a rusted piece of junk as so
many are; extra comfortable handle, the horns show usual
chips, this is a fine quality saw; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t82.jpg $185.00
MS124 Another R.Groves&Sons 6pt ripsaw with a 26" blade, it's
a bit later than the previous; still fairly sharp, nib
present, comfortable handles, horns have lost roughly
1/3rd their length, slight bend (not kinked) over the
length of the blade; another fine quality saw; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t82.jpg $145.00
MS125 J.K.Somes October 10, 1876 rule patent; a trapezoidal
36" rule, it's graduated along the bottom, angled, and
vertical members; named a "bias measure", the patent
claims it's a yardstick that can be used without changing
its position or reversing the goods being measured; while
it's a rather odd claim, it's believed that the measure
is for cloth as on its back it has fractional yards that
are common to that material; in fine shape, very well
made, and clearly stamped with maker's name, Springfield,
MA location, and patent date; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t82.jpg $90.00
MS126 Unusual Preston 36" boxwood rule; stamped with the EP logo,
straight along the bottom edge, it's curved along the top,
it's probably used to measure cloth or by tailors; in
sound shape, showing normal wear, it's amazing a hang hole
was never drilled in it; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t83.jpg $125.00
MS127 3 1/2" laminated steel slick; in nicer than usual shape,
it can be honed and used as is; no maker's mark, it's
19th century production and guaranteed to be a fine worker;
15" from edge to top of socket, some no harm minor pitting
located there; ugly replacement handle; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t84.jpg $135.00
MS128 Unique curved drawknife; roughly 11" across the two end
points of the curve, the handles abruptly curve downward;
turned wood grips, this hollowing tool is probably French,
it's stamped by P.Gauthier, with more below that I can't
read; in sound worker shape to use as intended, you can
probably also use them as a handlebar on a scooter,
bicycle, or Segway; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t85.jpg $85.00
MS129 Ebony (looks like maccasar) slitting gauge; 11" long, the
knife is secured in a brass collar (some wear to that where
the wood joins, same wear to wood); cleaned, 100% usable,
the fence is set with screw driver; a gauge that can do
it all, every woodworker should have one; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t85.jpg $80.00
MS130 3/4" screw box with matching tap; integral turned handles
for better grip and more powerful turning, it's a Sheffield
made example that's stamped with a retailers name; owner
mark; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t85.jpg $85.00
MS131 Record 042 rabbet/shoulder plane; a complete and damage
free worker, it has tarnish (not rust or pitting), an owner
stamped his initials in the side; 3/4" wide; an older model,
nickel plated, a good bit of that has worn, amazingly most
of the decal remains; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t86.jpg $165.00
MS132 Early hammer struck saw set mounted on a chip carved
walnut block that has extensions to hold in a vise; if
there could be a work of art saw set award, this one can
be a contender, the 'anvil' screw is worked to a heart
shape, the 'stop' has a double end screw with the same
heart decoration at both ends; no maker's mark, it has a
ca.1850's appearance, the spring for the hammer is still
present; owner mark in end grain, 9" long, it can be used
or displayed as homage to its creator who chose to make a
simple tool an wonderful object admired for generations;
top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t87.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t87a.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t87b.jpg $490.00
MS133 Uncommon Batchelder's hammer struck saw set; patented in
1852 by a bloke from Lowell, MA, this thing may have been
influenced by an abacus as the hammer slides along a rod
held within a cast iron hinged frame that acts as a clamp
to secure the blade; another cast iron portion is raised
or lowered via a screw (this appears to be replaced) to
control the amount of set; probably on its original wooden
base, it's free of damage; overall length of 10"; I've
only had one other one of these in 35+ years of active
tooling, if they were more common I'd find more around
here as headquarters are so close to Lowell; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t87.jpg $245.00
MS134 Timmons race knife; made by a great quality manufacturer,
it has the two cutting edges and a point so that round
scribing can happen; in fine shape, handle is a dark
exotic wood, there's a bit of loss on the sapwood that
remained on the turning; a very handy tool for marking
lumber, assembly numbers on frame members, etc.; 7" long;
top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t88.jpg $70.00
MS135 Pocket sundial and compass in hinged boxwood case; a bit
larger than 2"x3", it has a brace to keep the thing open
as you're fiddling with it to see if you missed the 9:53
shooting break to Cockfosters; paper insert that gives
instructions, a thread (probably a replacement, which
should be no surprise) is used to cast the shadow on the
scribed scales; button locks the needle when the cover
is closed; a very well made thing, I'd guess it to be
mid-19th century, it's English made; too bad John Harrison
came along to ruin sailing the globe with something like
this in hand; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t88.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t88a.jpg $365.00
MS136 Preston 2" nickel plated flat sole spoke shave; with the
adjusting nut that makes setting the cutter easy, it has
the fancy casting that makes an otherwise dull tool a very
attractive one; most plating remains, some loss on the
sole, a sound worker; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t88.jpg $70.00
MS137 Record carving screw; an extra 'nut' on the 9" long screw,
which has superficial rust, PB Blaster is your friend;
top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t89.jpg $35.00
MS138 Pair of utility knives, both new old stock UK make; a rose-
wood clad curved knife and a mahogany clad single bevel
example that makes a great striking knife; both fine quality,
shortest is 6"; bottom left two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t89.jpg $65.00
MS139 Five front bent gouges; the deeply bent ones that pattern-
makers loved, always together, three by Addis, two Marples,
in fine shape and with plenty of life left in them; widths
from 7/16" to 13/16"; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t89.jpg $155.00
MS140 Pair of front bent carving chisels; similar to the previous,
one is a 3/16" gouge, the other a 3/8" chisel; matching
handles, I can't read the maker name, guaranteed to be fine
quality; left two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t90.jpg $60.00
MS141 3/8" bent macaroni carving chisel with turned boxwood
handle; by Marples, little used, some superficial rust
will easily clean; 10" long, brass ferrule is cranked, as
it typical due to seasonal movement of the boxwood; third
from left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t90.jpg $45.00
MS142 Odd dogleg cranked carving chisel; a fishtail pattern at
the business end, it's 5/16" wide at the edge and 2 1/4"
long over the flat usable portion; looks to be new old
stock, turned handle, 10" long, and fine quality; appears
to be from the 1960's; second from right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t90.jpg $50.00
MS143 3/8" back bent gouge by Howarth; with turned mahogany
handle, little used, 8" long, an perfect for carving
underneath curvatures; right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t90.jpg $35.00
MS144 Preston No.22 small router; the affordable Preston router
now that people have discovered its bigger brothers, it
has a 1/4" cutter than can be used in two positions, the
locking screw needn't be removed for it to hold the cutter
in the two holes; free of modification, nickel plating is
75%, with some tarnish, plenty of life left on the cutter;
Record continued this pattern, after purchasing Preston,
and numbered is the No.722; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t91.jpg $80.00
MS145 New old stock double end striking knife; one edge for
cutting, it's first hone sharp, the other end awl-like;
7" long, storage tarnish/grime, I had well over 100 of
these things, I found four more at the bottom of a box;
top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t91.jpg $40.00
MS146 Pair of narrow square edge paring chisels, each with box-
wood handle and Marples decal; 1/8" and 1/4", 9 1/2" long,
and barely used; fine quality; bottom two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t91.jpg $85.00
MS147 Eight as found square edge chisels by Hart Mfg.Co.; a fine
quality ca.1875 maker, these saw limited use, they managed
to get dirty and tarnish (some more so than others); all
with what look to be original handles, some fit their socket
well, others will need to be shimmed; widths of 5/16", 3/8",
9/16", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", and 1 3/4", these will
clean to make fine workers, guaranteed; top pile:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t92.jpg $195.00
MS148 1 1/2" bevel edge paring chisel by Ward; turned handle,
13" long, back was polished, someone long ago tried to
grind the maker's mark out, but gave up; a fine quality
worker; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t92.jpg $45.00
MS149 Sargent No.407 #2 size smoothing plane; all original parts,
an earlier model with oval logo on iron, patent date on
lateral lever, and beaded knob; most japanning remains,
some minor storage rust on sole that will quickly clean,
a few shallow scratched; a worker; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t93.jpg $180.00
MS150 Extra clean Alford's patent hand vise and tool holder as
manufactured by Millers Falls; a fine bit of engineering,
the rosewood handle unscrews to store all the parts;
worthy of an original box; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t93.jpg $80.00
MS151 Millers Falls smaller drill press; for finer work, it's
a lever activated tool that resembles the offspring an
eggbeater drill would have mating with a clamping assembly;
in extra fine shape, all original parts, ready to use,
and much less common than the larger drill presses designed
for more rugged work; left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t95.jpg $285.00
MS152 Seven new old stock leather tipped chisel handles; good
age, perfect for your favorite socket chisels; top right
pile:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t95.jpg $75.00
MS153 Rosewood tote for a Steers Patent bench plane; free of
damage, how this one survived is a miracle as most don't
due to the slender horn; fits #3 and #4 sizes for certain,
I think it also may fit the larger planes, but I don't
have one handy to confirm; base measures 2 1/2" from toe
to heel; the most difficult of all parts to find for this
unique plane; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t95.jpg $60.00
MS154 Record No.405 combination plane; a complete WWII production
in its original hinged wooden box; identical to the Stanley
#45, this era production doesn't have nickel plating as that
was in short supply during the war, it still works as well
as any other plated by any other metal:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t96.jpg $190.00
MS155 Smaller hollowing drawknife; a nice tool with turned knobs,
it has graceful curvature across the forging, the cutting
edge measures 2" from end to end; perfect for finer work,
it looks to be manufactured, but with no maker's mark; a
very uncommon shape and size; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t97.jpg $90.00
MS156 Military number and letter set with its original anvil,
hammer, and templates; primarily used to make dogtags,
it also was used to make eating utensils; normally found
missing stuff, this one has all the vital parts and is
ready to assist supplying your standing army with its
basic needs; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t99.jpg $125.00
MS157 PEXTO 8" drawknife; appears unused, it would be difficult
to find a cleaner one; all it needs is a honing, great
quality; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t99.jpg $85.00
MS158 Pair of all steel drawbore pins; 13 1/2" long, ready to
use, with owner initials; bottom two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t99.jpg $80.00
MS159 The first of a pair of Simonds saws that were used once or
twice, then forgotten, each found together in a Fitchburg,
MA (where they were made) estate, an employee must have
taken them home as they are both seconds for very minor
reasons; this the best American saw ever made, the No.62
with the $2.50 enameled button as a 26" skew back 5pt
ripsaw; still with comsoline, some minor tarnish spots,
ready to use, it's a second for the fact that a very small
portion of the blue enamel isn't on the button, most of
us wouldn't see it, but the keen eye of Simonds' inspectors
noticed it, it was stamped "DAMAGED"; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t100.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t100a.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t100b.jpg $355.00
MS160 The mate to the previous (along with a freebie), a 12pt
crosscut with 26" blade; a bit more tarnish, this one also
stamped "DAMAGED" for the fact that the nib wasn't formed
when it the blank was stamped; a great saw, as good as
any made anywhere and anytime, a Disston keyhole saw, with
a Simonds enameled button, is tossed in for free; a solid
worker; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t100.jpg $255.00
MS161 Preston bit handle with a group of ten gimlet bits; a
handy tool that can take a range of bits, a brass nut
holds them to the turned handle; best quality; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t101.jpg $110.00
MS162 Early Millers Falls "Bracket Saw Outfit" with its original
box remnants and many patterns; a very colorful label that
shows family members gathered around in the parlor watching
junior saw, presumably The Lord's Prayer in walnut, on the
best Victorian table; made at a time when the US was gripped
by such crafts (remember, no MTV or Facebook back then and
cheap entertainment was just a saw stroke away), the saws
are easy to find, but to find the fragile paper is difficult;
box has pancaked on itself, with some missing parts, someone
thought the world of it as an attempt to keep it rigid was
done long ago with needle and thread; some label loss;
right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t102.jpg $125.00
MS163 Assembled set of six cabinetmaker's screw drivers; the
proper kind for wood screws, as found, all functional,
lengths from 6" to 15"; left pile:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t103.jpg $80.00
MS164 Group of three pad saws of three different exotic woods;
a boxwood, rosewood, and ebony example, each in fine
worker shape, two have their telescoping blade, you can
swap one into the ebony handle when you're in a dark
mood, all three are guaranteed to drive you pad; right
three:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t103.jpg $115.00
MS165 Sonoscope, or Water-Phone, hearing aid in its original
hinged case; with paperwork, this Chicago made tool is
used to listen for leaking water in pipes; resembling
an early telephones earpiece, the hard rubber thing has
no cord, but a prong that must be sensitive to leaky
sounds; has a ca.1910 appearance, in fine shape, I imagine
it's still 100% functional; can be used as intended or in
lieu of a Bracket Saw Outfit, holiday family fun at
hotels can be had when you eavesdrop for surprising or
embarrassing sounds originating from rooms adjacent to
yours; guaranteed to hear the leaks of those who were on
the piss a few hours earlier; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t104.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t104a.jpg $185.00
MS166 8" steel dividers by PEXTO; with fine adjustment screw,
little used, general tarnish will easily clean; best
quality; bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t104.jpg $40.00
MS167 Decorative 2 1/2" long lady's legs calipers; made of steel,
fine detail work on the legs showing boots and stockings,
these were popular working tools during the late 1800's
and early 1900's; far nicer than what's normally found,
many are owner made, this one has his name stamped on it;
guaranteed old, many are modern fakes; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t104.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t104b.jpg $145.00
MS168 10" curved calipers with fine adjustment screw; manu-
factured, likely by PSW or Bemis&Call, they are in ready
to use condition and perfect for turning; left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t105.jpg $60.00
MS169 Hefty friction joint dividers; loads of mass, dated 1899,
with its maker's name stamped in it; made of steel ready
to use, the joint is still rigid; right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t105.jpg $65.00
MS170 Marsh M2 smoothing plane; a fine quality #2 size plane
that more mass than the Stanley output, it has a Bed
Rock mating of frog and main casting; all original parts,
no damage, can be honed and used as is; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t106.jpg $335.00
MS171 6" brass back open handle fine tooth saw; little used,
signed Mather/Sheffield, some rust blooms that will
clean, extra fine teeth are sharp enough to use as is
on softer woods; comfortable handle, split nut screws,
a nice saw; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t106.jpg $115.00
MS172 Unique cast panel plane with mahogany stuffing; lots of
mass, 13 1/2" long, extra fine mouth, unique bun, closed
tote, never abused and in cleaner than usual condition;
owner initial at toe, original parallel iron has 1/2"
life left in it, a sold worker; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t107.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t107a.jpg $290.00
MS173 16" tenon saw by Richardson of Newark, NJ; while this one
appears it has pitting, that's just tarnish, the saw is
in much nicer than what's normally found for American
saws, the back is nowhere near as tarnished; an uncommon
length, teeth are probably sharp enough for softer woods,
they'll benefit from a quick touch up with a file; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t107.jpg $135.00
MS174 Clean 14" tenon saw by Tyzack; and earlier example in
nearly new condition, split nut screws, very comfortable
handle that still has most of the original finish, this
one can be used as is; a lovely saw; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t107.jpg $145.00
MS175 Clean matching set of Irwin pattern twist augers in their
original wooden box and with instruction pamphlet; 1/4"
to 1" diameters in 1/16" increments, showing little signs
of use, they are the best pattern for general boring and
fit nearly every brace; left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t108.jpg $135.00
MS176 W.H.Thayer 1881 patent multi-tool for the modern kitchen
(back then); stamped with patent date and Thayer name,
this Cleveland invention serves as a trivet, tenderizer,
pot/lid lifter, and, if gripped just right, iron knuckles
for street brawling; in fine shape; bottom left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t110.jpg $65.00
MS177 Three smaller hand vises; as found, each usable, longest
is 5"; two have maker's marks from Germany; popular tools
for getting a grip on things, but maybe not yourself;
bottom middle three:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t110.jpg $70.00
MS178 Odd small metallic try square; cast handle with decorative
pattern, it has the original maroon finish; 3 1/2" long
blade is blued; may be from a child's set, it's well made
and in clean condition; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t110.jpg $75.00
MS179 Yankee No.100 screw driver set; a very clean and complete
set to satisfy most of your needs, the inside label is
gone, the lid's top wants to be glued back down; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t112.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t112a.jpg $110.00
MS180 James Swan wood frame boring machine; a very clean and
barely used example, the stenciling of the Seymour, CT
firm is still on the base; one of the best wood frame
designs, the boring assembly can be rotated to make
angled holes in the work; a rack assists pulling the
auger out of the bored hole; in ready to use condition,
all screws/nuts are present; a 2" auger, in typical
condition, will be included with it; this is a very nice
example:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t113.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t113a.jpg $375.00
MS181 Nine carving chisels; all by Buck Bros. save for one by
Addis; as found, all usable, various simple shapes, fine
quality; narrowest at 3/16", widest at 13/16"; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t115.jpg $140.00
MS182 Beefy Millers Falls No.240 two-speed bench drill; with
its adjustable crank to set the throw for slower/faster
turning, it has a rotating table (side to side) with slots
that can allow fastening work, or a vise, onto it; manually
fed for total control over pressure, it's in fine worker
shape with two minor flaws - the disk on the clamp is
missing (very common for these tools and easy to make a
suitable replacement) and a small hole was drilled in the
drive gear probably to assist turning it; 24" long, loads
of mass, this was made for professional work:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t116.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t116a.jpg $245.00
MS183 Pair of brass tools; a rabbet shave for the coachmaking
trade, it can be used by any other trade, it's like the
Stanley #68 and is well made; all it needs is a honing;
other tool is a three blade fleam by Priest of 258 Oxford
Street, a tool used to draw blood (in case you can't
manage to do that with common woodworking tools); bottom
left two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t117.jpg $90.00
MS184 Pair of new old stock carving chisels; from the 1960's, both
by Sculpture House, only one has that mark on the handle;
a 3/4" deeper sweep gouge and a 5/8" V; only in need of a
honing, Y is 10 1/2" long, guaranteed to be fine quality;
bottom right two:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t117.jpg $60.00
MS185 Massive mast axe with original handle; like a slick that's
swung on the work, this specialized axe has a short handle
for finer control as the blank is worked to lines; slightly
beveled back on the 18" long and 6" wide blade; as found,
in typical axe shape, it's maker mark of Henry Carter;
made in England, it can be cleaned to use or display; left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t119.jpg $255.00
MS186 Three Pfeil Swiss Made carving chisels; maybe used once, or
not at all, all they need is a honing; each front bench
gouges, numbered 8a/10, 8a/18, and 9a/10; a fourth chisel
crashed the image, it was one of those in MS184 that I
grabbed by mistake; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t119.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t119a.jpg $105.00
MS187 Early plunge saw set, it's an early model of the Disston
Star; on an old wooden block, the casting has CONQUEROR
in it on one side, the other has the Dec.24,1872 date;
in sound worker shape, noting the usual chipping at the
top of the plunger (from being whacked with a hammer),
there is a screw on the right side of the fence that
appears to do nothing, it doesn't appear this one had
the yoke the patent drawing shows, it nevertheless is
100% functional as is; right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t119.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t119a.jpg $275.00
MS188 Unused double bit axe with original label; The Silver
Steel Merrimac Axe as retailed by the Thompson Hoague
Co. of Concord, NH; 9" long, as found, with some rust
spots, most original finish, backside in nicer shape
than the front, it's remarkable it survived at all after
being found in a condominium that had a broken water
pipe leaking into the room for years, the resident
couldn't deal with it so lived in his car during that
time then went to tool heaven (or hell for letting this
thing sit in such an environment); left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t120.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t120a.jpg $185.00
MS189 Dovetail layout template; the popular accordion style
that equally spaces adjacent dovetails as it's opened
or closed; in fine shape, far less common than the
Collett model, it can layout six at a time; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t120.jpg $80.00
MS190 Small Preston router; the baby brother to MS26, it's base
is 4 1/4" long, the knobs and cutter can be swapped around
just like the large model; in sold worker condition and
never messed with, normal finish loss, ferrules are loose
on the knobs; bottom right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t120.jpg $130.00
MS191 Decorative owner made try square dated 1853; scrolly 10"
legs with an equally scrolly brace that's dovetailed into
each arm, brass plating is found on both sides at the
vertex; reminiscent of a certain Anarchist's square, which
also was offered on the list long ago; top left:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t121.jpg $190.00
MS192 Odd brass framed try square with rosewood stuffing; looks
to manufactured, but no maker's mark, it's like the stuff
made by D&S, Stanley, et al, but with brass instead of
iron that surrounds the stuffing; 6" blade is in typical
condition, it's as found in the same pile of stuff as the
labeled double bit axe head; top right:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t121.jpg $135.00
MS193 Small oak try square with cutout letters of "WR" carved
at the vertex; good age, not some modern creation, in fine
shape, longest leg is 7"; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t121.jpg $125.00
MS194 Odd Mathieson spirit level with molded long edges; made
of ebony, with full brass plating on the top, the long
edges have a pair of adjacent flutes that run the length
of the 9" stock; guaranteed to be original, it's been
clean and polished, vial is original, brass is stamped
with the Mathieson name; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t122.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t122a.jpg $185.00
MS195 J.B.Addis&Sons 1 1/4" cranked bevel edge paring chisel
with boxwood handle; as nice as they come, back was
polished, this came out of a ca.1890 patternmaker's
chest where all the tools are in new or nearly new con-
dition; first cranked Addis parer I recall seeing, it
has to be a rare thing; middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t122.jpg $115.00
MS196 Small pump drill with turned wooden grip to store the bits
(three original one included); a delicate thing in working
order, 8" long, wood looks to be ebonized hardwood; a
finely made tool; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t122.jpg $120.00
MS197 8 1/2" boxwood slide rule with Armstrong's Tables for
calculating 10% and 12%; I don't if this is for figuring
interest (seems rather high give its 19th age) or for
something else, but I do know it can double as an eye
chart for testing vision due to the many numbers and
their size stamped on the thing; in fine shape, with a
couple very minor stain spots, it's made by Nicholls of
London; a nice thing; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t123.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t123a.jpg $190.00
MS198 Odd folding rule out of the Smallwood factory for figuring
relevant stuff about pots and pans; who knew such a thing
existed, this slender 36" long rule must be the Rosetta
stone for cooks as it has all sorts of finely stamped
complex tables on the inside faces, standard inch graduations
on the exterior, one has a brass slide; perhaps bought from
a competitor, to be used as a pattern when orders of two
rules flooded Smallwood with work, it has the number 196
nicely painted on one leg; in fine shape, I don't see any
scales for pans large enough to cook an ostrich egg omelet;
middle:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t123.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t123b.jpg $285.00
MS199 Another rule found in the Smallwood factory, this a 12"
long example with tables used on the three fold ironmonger's
rule; I was told this is a pattern used to layout/proof
the complex rules that trade used, it has three tables on
each face for a total of six; in fine shape, this and the
previous came from the same source, a bloke what was first
in line when the Smallwood hoard was discovered; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t123.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t123c.jpg $285.00
MS200 Norris No.20 1 1/2" wide gunmetal shoulder plane with
steel sole; carefully used, 100% all original and never
messed with (or polished), the iron, wedge, and body are
all stamped with the same assembly number; strike button
not mashed, this one escaped hard use; owner stamped his
name in the front mahogany stuffing; mouth is nearly
watertight, all it needs is a honing; great golden patina
to the casting; a great worker to inspire greater work;
top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t126.jpg $785.00
MS201 Unused set of Marples carving chisels in the original
tattered box; older ones, each has the straw coloring on
the steel; twelve total, a variety of shapes, you can be
the first to hone them; not to be confused with the later
sets, these are pre-WWII and are very nice quality;
bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t126.jpg $225.00
MS202 Unique and kinda crazy small Scottish smoothing plane
with oversized tote that has an extra long horn; 7" long
casting has half an oval at the heel, the walnut stuffing
(to form the bed and its integral tote) meets the half
oval with its own to form a strike area for backing the
iron off; molded stuffing greets the up-swept portion of
the casting, it's the tote that grabs the eye as it appears
to be as large as the plane itself is; futuristic angular
bronze lever cap seems to clash with the curves of the
plane, but it makes a nice transition to the simple bun
with a recessed area to aid the fingers in gripping it; a
marvelous plane that must be seen in person to appreciate,
the 2" parallel iron is all but used up, the plane managed
to survive in sound condition; if there is a #2 size infill,
this is a good candidate; top:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t127.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t127a.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t127b.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t127c.jpg $685.00
MS203 Since there was no featured tool of the month, this list
terminates with perhaps the nicest tool of the year, a
#1 size gunmetal smoothing plane with select rosewood
stuffing; having chased this one for roughly ten years,
its owner finally decided to let it go; at just 5 1/2"
long, with a 1 1/2" wide iron, this owner made plane is
a thing of beauty to see and hold; a fully functional
plane, with owner marks from two previous owners, the
second owner must have been overjoyed to take possession
of this wee gem after the first threw off his mortal tool;
never cleaned, polished, or otherwise molested, this plane
can be used, admired, or both; the images say more about
this plane than any verbose tool slinger can, so it's best
to end it here; bottom:
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t127.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t127d.jpg
http://www.supertool.com/forsale/apr/t127e.jpg $1885.00