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Old Grannies Tooth Router [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Old Grannies Tooth Router [Pre-owned, SOLD]

This tool is larger than your usual granny. She measures 240mm x 90mm x 65mm She has 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm & 18mm wide straight blades which are currently crudely sharpened and would benefit from being refined (not a difficult task). Not elegant or refined like most grannies but adorable nevertheless!

£30.00 inc VAT

Philly Planes – Rosewood and Brass Dovetail Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Philly Planes – Rosewood and Brass Dovetail Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

This was a commission plane for an English customer. The plane is a skewed rebate plane with a 1 3/16'' blade set in a 1 7/8'' wide body with a full width fence that is ¾'' deep. The plane is 9 ¼'' long. It has a nicked iron as shown in the photograph and a full length brass wear strip. Philly Planes stamped on the front of the plane. We can...

£250.00 inc VAT

Richard Kell Large Honing Guide (up to 2 5/8'') [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Richard Kell Large Honing Guide (up to 2 5/8'') [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Please note: you have 15 minutes to complete checkout with this Friday Finds item. Thank you.

£36.00 inc VAT

1” Moving Fillester Plane by John Moseley & Son, London [Vintage, SOLD]

1” Moving Fillester Plane by John Moseley & Son, London [Vintage, SOLD]

This is a lovely fillester plane by John Moseley & Son, 54-55 Broad Street, Bloomsbury, London Beech with boxwood wear strip & nicker wedge. Good clear, crisp stamp. 9 ½” x 2” overall The original owner obviously coveted this plane as the initials “FGC” are stamped very boldly into the side of the plane. John Moseley was making planes in Broad...

£75.00 inc VAT

HSS 3-wing Deburring Tool and Handled Burnishing Rod - Clifton, Sheffield [Preowned, SOLD]

HSS 3-wing Deburring Tool and Handled Burnishing Rod - Clifton, Sheffield [Preowned, SOLD]

Clifton haven’t made the high-speed steel deburring tool since being taken over by Thomas Flinn so this handsome tool is a little bit of a rarity. The burnishing tool is still offered today. Rosewood handles with brass ferules/collars (to protect your knuckles). Pre-owned but little used.

£60.00 inc VAT

Stonemasons Firesharp Chisels – 10 widths [Clearance, SOLD]

Stonemasons Firesharp Chisels – 10 widths [Clearance, SOLD]

10 double-hooped strong-as-an-ox stone masonry chisels made in France by Forge de Saint Juery home of Auriou Tool Works. Widths: 10, 15, 25, 30, 35 ,40, 45, 50, 55 & 60mm. 270mm overall length. New old stock. These wooden handled chisels are ideal for softer stone including alabaster, limestone and soapstone. When they are gone, they are gone! 3 sets available – you...

£240.00 inc VAT

No.9 Mitre Plane - Lie-Nielsen Toolworks [Preowned, SOLD]

No.9 Mitre Plane - Lie-Nielsen Toolworks [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned and used sparingly. This is the iron bodied version with the side handle. Later models had the option of a "hot dog" attachment which would still work with this model if you thought you needed it although this bad boy maybe heading to a collector. This discontinued beauty has marks of use. The sole is 90-95% free of any marks as are the side faces. This is not pristine,...

£625.00 inc VAT

2 Good Oval Handled Mortise Chisels 3/16'' & 3/8'' [Vintage, SOLD]

These would be termed vintage. In fact, these 2 were made centuries ago! They are great tools with original handles (in good but slightly grubby condition which can easily be rectified with a bit of wax and elbow grease). The chisels are not heavily used and will give a few decades of service. These legendary Sheffiled toolmaking companies made these mortise chisels between the times stated. 3/16''...

£115.00 inc VAT

Incra Stainless Steel Metric Rule Set [Preowned, SOLD]

Incra Stainless Steel Metric Rule Set [Preowned, SOLD]

300mm, 150mm & 75mm long. These super slim Incra rules are extremely precise measuring aids as they have holes for precise marking allowing accuracy to 0.25mm In almost new condition. You’ll need a 0.5mm diameter lead in your pencil to fit the holes.

£30.00 inc VAT

Karl Holtey 2 1/8'' Plane Blade [Clearance, SOLD]

Karl Holtey 2 1/8'' Plane Blade [Clearance, SOLD]

Unused old stock. Stamped HOLTEY. Also stamped “s”. 4” overall. 2 1/8” wide. 3/16” thick. 4 positioning holes.

£40.00 inc VAT

Karl Holtey 2 1/4'' Plane Blade [Clearance, SOLD]

Karl Holtey 2 1/4'' Plane Blade [Clearance, SOLD]

Unused old stock. Stamped HOLTEY. Also stamped “2”. 9 1/8” overall. 2 ¼” wide. 3/16” thick. 7 positioning holes.

£60.00 inc VAT

Set of 4 Odate Crowning Plates & an Odate Dressing Plate [Preowned, SOLD]

Set of 4 Odate Crowning Plates & an Odate Dressing Plate [Preowned, SOLD]

This set of plates is from David Charlesworth workshop in North Devon at Hartland, Devon, England (see the new film featuring Gillian Anderson & Jason Isaacs called THE SALT PATH for an idea of where David lived if you have never been to Hartland). So, David will have used these (probably for testing and review for an article). The plates have not been heavily used in our opinion but are pre-owned...

£385.00 inc VAT

This has the Wow Factor - Heavy Duty Chisel! [Vintage, SOLD]

This has the Wow Factor - Heavy Duty Chisel! [Vintage, SOLD]

This beauty dates from the 2nd World War and was of government issue. The arrow stamped in the blade is the giveaway sign for this. It is 14 1/2" long overall (about 365mm) and 2 1/2" wide (58mm) It has the original very attractive handle which is in great condition. There are many years of use left in this super chisel which tapers along its length from 1/4" to 1/8"...

£65.00 inc VAT

Replacement Blade for Veritas Scraper Shave

This high-carbon steel replacement blade is 0.040'' thick and hardened to Rc48-52, with a 45° cutting edge that can be readily burnished to create a long-lasting hook. Made in Canada.

£13.75 inc VAT

5 Tasai Bench Chisels [Preowned, SOLD]

These are pre-owned bevel edged bench chisels from the forge of master blacksmith Akio Tasai in Japan. A commission sale. They have been used very sparingly; the hoops have been struck and there are burrs to be attended to in order to safeguard your fingers but that is a quick and easy job. The chisels and box are in G++ condition. Laminated steel with single hollows. The cutting edge is blue...

£945.00 inc VAT

David Barron - Attractive Brass Headed Hammer [Preowned, SOLD]

David Barron - Attractive Brass Headed Hammer [Preowned, SOLD]

205mm overall with oblong square faced head 60mm x 15mm x 15mm This has been used but is in G++ condition. The handle is gorgeous and made from rippled ash. It has BARRON stamped very clearly on the bulbous end.

£36.00 inc VAT

1.5mm Steel Hand Stamps - MODELMARK [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

1.5mm Steel Hand Stamps - MODELMARK [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Very crisp set of 26 letters plus ampersand (&) plus numbers 0-9 These are unused and are in their original cases.

£36.00 inc VAT

1 1/4'' Coopers Bung Auger [Preowned, SOLD]

1 1/4'' Coopers Bung Auger [Preowned, SOLD]

Made by Wm. Marples, Sheffield This has a 9'' beech handle with a tapered auger that is stamped 1 1/4'' Wm Marples., Sheffield. It will clean up to G++ with little effort. No rust at all, the handle just needs a light clean with some wax and wire wool.

£24.00 inc VAT

3 Vintage Rabone Measuring Tools - Imperial [Preowned, SOLD]

3 Vintage Rabone Measuring Tools - Imperial [Preowned, SOLD]

A 33 feet Rabone steel tape No.435 - brass winder. A 100 feet Rabone steel tape No.4351 - brass winder. A Rabone No.1377 Boxwood 2 foot 4 fold rule with brass tips and hinge. All are in crisp condition for their age.

£20.00 inc VAT

Knight's American Mechanical Dictionaries [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Knight's American Mechanical Dictionaries [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

This 3 volume set of Knight's American Mechanical Dictionaries and the single volume of Knight's New Mechanical Dictionary (Supplement) was reprinted jointly by The Mid-West Tool Collectors Association and The Early American Industries Association October 1979. It is written elsewhere that "This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

£250.00 (VAT exempt)

Plough Plane Project [Preowned, SOLD]

So, this grubbly plane, like Fraser, needs a good clean. Beech, with brass tips, escutcheons and depth stop screw. You do not need to put on the marigolds or find a buffing wheel to clean it up. Nothing too heavy is needed , just a bit of tender loving care with a bit of fine wire wool to clean off a few idle paint marks, years of dust layers and a minor amount of surface rust. We think this...

£75.00 inc VAT

Lie Nielsen Toolworks No.140 Skew Block Planes (Bronze) - Pair (Right & Left) [Preowned, SOLD]

Lie Nielsen Toolworks No.140 Skew Block Planes (Bronze) - Pair (Right & Left) [Preowned, SOLD]

Here is a rare treat. The left hand version has been discontinued and the right handed plane in bronze has not been seen for a few years yet. The Lie-Nielsen No 140 Skew Block Plane is based on the long unavailable Stanley 140, this multi-talented tool is designed to deal with difficult woods using a combination of a low angle approach, shear cutting action from the skewed and tilted blade. A...

£1,200.00 inc VAT

Rabone Chesterman 12' No.1908 Steel Tri Square [Preowned, SOLD]

Rabone Chesterman 12' No.1908 Steel Tri Square [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre Loved

£25.00 inc VAT

JessEm Tool Company - Wood Sabre Marking Gauge (08803) [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

JessEm Tool Company - Wood Sabre Marking Gauge (08803) [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Sold

£75.00 inc VAT

Richard Kell Wonder Bundle [Preowned, SOLD]

Sold

£100.00 inc VAT

Auriou Albi Combination Rasps Bundle

These are the Right Handed versions, to see the Left Handed please CLICK HERE. These are stitched on both faces with two "safe edges" on either side. The rasp is thinner close to its tip to allow ease of entry into your workpiece. For flat and convex work only. As normal, the longer the rasp, the coarser it is. We offer 2 sizes. The sizes shown are the rasp dimensions without the...

£210.00 inc VAT

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1” Bevel Edged Cranked Paring Chisel – Buck Bros [Vintage, Refurbished, SOLD]

1” Bevel Edged Cranked Paring Chisel – Buck Bros [Vintage, Refurbished, SOLD]

This is perfectly functional chisel which has been refurbished nicely to include a replacement boxwood London Pattern Octagonal handle. 1” wide, bevel edged, the tang is cranked so to allow for knuckle clearance whilst paring. 13 1/2” overall. (Note - it is difficult to find a new equivalence to give you a price guide, however a shorter bevel edge cranked 1” wide chisel from...

£42.00 (VAT exempt)

2 Marples Bevel Edge Paring Chisels [Pre-owned]

2 Marples Bevel Edge Paring Chisels [Pre-owned]

These are lovely! Slender boxwood handled paring chisels 3/8" and 1/4" wide.Very good condition G++. Restored, flattened and sharpened. A commission sale.

£50.00 (VAT exempt)

A lovely upholsterers strapped hammer [Vintage, SOLD]

A lovely upholsterers strapped hammer [Vintage, SOLD]

12 1/2” overall with 4 ¼” strap. The head is 5 1/4” wide with a ½” round face with a flat claw pane. Oak handle A beautifully balanced hammer designed for nailing leather and cloth to furnitures and for saddlery.

£35.00 inc VAT

Antique Tools - Unexpected Finds and Eccentric Objects

Antique Tools - Unexpected Finds and Eccentric Objects

Have you ever wondered, how all the wonderful objects in our museums were made? The masterly use of hand tools by our ancestors would probably be at the core of the answer. Often those skills and particularly the tools that were used have been left out of the limelight though. Are you interested in; hand tools and making objects, collecting, crafts and trades, material culture, museum studies, social...

£19.99 (VAT exempt)

Attractive Beech bodied Plough Plane with Boxwood arms & Fence [Vintage, SOLD]

Attractive Beech bodied Plough Plane with Boxwood arms & Fence [Vintage, SOLD]

Boxwood beauty!

£110.00 (VAT exempt)

Awesome Trinity - Rasp Bundle

A bundle of the 3 best Auriou rasps for wood to have in your workshop. Cabinet Rasp 10'' Grain 9 Modeller Rasp 7'' Grain 13 Modeller Rasp 6'' Grain 15

£365.00 inc VAT

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Bespoke E. Garlick & Sons Lynx 14'' Tenon Rip Saw [Preowned, SOLD]

Bespoke E. Garlick & Sons Lynx 14'' Tenon Rip Saw [Preowned, SOLD]

A bespoke made rip cut 11tpi tenon saw with lovely walnut handle. This saw was made by Thomas Flinn & Co., saw and tool makers in Sheffield, England. This closed walnut handled LYNX tenon saw is 14'' (350mm) long. This heavy brass backed tenon saw is in G++ condition having been well cared for during its use. The steel plate is 3 1/8'' deep, a heavy brass back with...

£85.00 (VAT exempt)

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

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

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

£80.00 (VAT exempt)

Cal-Zilla Woodworking Rule Caliper Attachment

Cal-Zilla Woodworking Rule Caliper Attachment

The rule is not included - available separately.

£209.00 inc VAT

Clifton Combination Plane [Pre-owned, As New]

Clifton Combination Plane [Pre-owned, As New]

The last one of these we sold was snapped up quickly last month. This is as good, if not better. Unused, in original box.

£295.00 inc VAT

Da Vinci Bicycle

The Leonardo Bicycle has an interesting and controversial history. The design itself would have been incredibly groundbreaking for the time, no inventor/engineer during that era had even considered a personal vehicle – of any kind (well, maybe a horse). A bicycle design was not seen until the 1800’s – over 300 years later! It is widely accepted that the image was not drawn by Leonardo,...

£16.50 inc VAT

ECE German-made round-bottom Smoothing Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

ECE German-made round-bottom Smoothing Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

ECE brand beech plane with a convex sole (side to side, not front to back like a compass plane) for making channels. This plane has not been used and presents as new in its orginal box. A commission sale. 240mm x 70mm overall with 50mm convex blade.

£75.00 (VAT exempt)

Gifkins H20 Dovetail Jig Template Upgrade Kit

The H20 template cuts the same sized dovetail joint as the H10 template. The significant difference is a greater distance between pins. The H10 cutters are used with this template. Timber thickness range: 2mm to 10mm. Pin Size 6mm. Pin Spacing 26mm. Min material thickness 2mm. Max material thickness 10mm. Max width 290mm. This kit includes the template, both cutters and spare backing boards.

£205.00 inc VAT

Left Handed Awesome Trinity - Rasp Bundle

A bundle of the 3 best left handed rasps for wood to have in your workshop. Cabinet Rasp 10'' Grain 9 Modeller Rasp 7'' Grain 13 Modeller Rasp 6'' Grain 15

£365.00 inc VAT

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Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Dovetail Marker [Preowned, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Dovetail Marker [Preowned, SOLD]

This brass and rosewood dovetail maker from Lie-Nielsen Toolworks was a popular item back in the day before being discontinued. This is little used and has its original box with instruction leaflet.. A commission sale.

£75.00 (VAT exempt)

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks No.9 Mitre Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks No.9 Mitre Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Complete with hot dog handle (which currently retails for £92) and the cherry side handle. So this is an earlier No.9 as the cherry handle was replaced over time for the hot dog option. With this purchase you get both! This discontinued plane from heirloom hand tool maker Lie-Nielsen Toolworks has been well cared for by a long-standing customer of Classic Hand Tools. We have sold 4 of these...

£665.00 (VAT exempt)

Manpa 3'' Multi Cutter - Basic (M14)

Manpa Basic kit for beginners and woodcarvers - 3'' & 4'' blades can be used Spindle size is M14 - please check spindle size of your angle grinder before ordering. Compatible Blades: 3'' and 4'' blades are supported Includes: 1 × 3'' circular cutter (8mm) Extensions: 200mm Features: Smooth carving with sharp...

£235.00 inc VAT

Manpa Round Carving Bits - 6mm Shank

The Manpa Mini Carving Bits - Round (6mm shank) are designed for smooth carving on wood with a 5mm cutter which is replaceable. They are great for detail work and sculpting and have been created specifically for textures. Also included is a T6 Torx Wrench.

£60.00 inc VAT

Martinez Signature Series 7075 - Metric Rapid Square (with base) [Preowned, SOLD]

Martinez Signature Series 7075 - Metric Rapid Square (with base) [Preowned, SOLD]

This is a commission sale. Used but in G++ condition. This US made roofing square with a 180mm metric blade designed for accuracy and durability. Made with aerospace grade aluminium, hard anodised, this square is light and strong with very, easy to read measurements. The base (or heel) is anodised aluminium in red (no level) providing a reliable base that improves control and precision in marking...

£88.00 (VAT exempt)

Nigel Melfi High Angle Block Plane - Rosewood (SOLD)

NOW SOLD Exceptional workmanship is evident in this CBII high angle block plane with lovely 'Cupids Bow' dovetails on the sole. The weight and feel of each Melfi plane feels "right" and the user will enjoy the experience of using such a lovely plane. Melfi's inspirations in the plane making world include Karl Holtey, Konrad Sauer, Olly Sparkes & Bill Carter and his meticulous...

Norris A17 Smoother Plane [Rare, Vintage, SOLD]

Norris A17 Smoother Plane [Rare, Vintage, SOLD]

This is a commission sale of a rare A17 Norris coffin shaped smoother. Gunmetal sides with sweated steel sole and steel pins. Attractive rosewood infill which needs a very light cleaned to get rid of a few grimy marks, paint splatter etc. The rosewood will respond delightfully and hopefully the photographs already do justice to the rich rosewood colour. No major scratches or blemishes to...

£1,750.00 (VAT exempt)

Pfeil Violin Maker's Knives - set of 6

Pfeil Violin Maker's Knives are easy to resharpen because the special steel is hardened all the way through. These have a double bevel. This bundle contains all 6 sizes that Pfeil make: GM1 3.5mm GM2 6mm GM3 9mm GM4 12mm GM5 15mm GM6 19mm

£71.25 inc VAT

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