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Henry Taylor Sheffield Fishtail Carving Gouges – Series 11 – 5 widths [New, Clearance]

Clearance stock, From the "Professional" range of Henry Taylor carving tools. These fishtail gouges have a 4¾" (120mm) blade with a ground inner surface and a charcoal black non-reflective finish on the outer surface. Fitted with an octagonal beech handle and brass ferrules. Professional grade Sheffield made fishtail gouges series 11 – which is a tight curve. These...

£120.00 inc VAT

2 Spokeshaves [Vintage, SOLD]

8” beech bodied spokeshave with1 ½” straight blade, in good order. Stamped Parry & Son 359 Old St. with the Sundial logo. An adjustable mouth beech bodied spokeshave with brass adjusting knobs and curved wear strip to the sole which houses the 3” blade. No cracks, Made by J. Frost Norwich, England. 11 1/2” overall. J.Frost, Norwich dates from 1864-1892. Both...

£65.00 inc VAT

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

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

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

Veritas Carvers & Joiners Knife Blades

Three types of replacement blades - classic, curved and spear for the Veritas Carver's Knife and Veritas Joiner's Knife.

£7.95 inc VAT

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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)

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)

Auriou Toolworks – Basic 17 Carving Tool Set [New, Clearance]

Auriou no longer make these fabulous carving tools designed by English master carver Chris Pye about 15 years ago. Michel Auriou told us in 2024 that they will not be making these tools again, but we remained foolishly optimistic that he might change his mind but he has been proved correct. A 17 tool Basic Woodcarving Set comprising Straight gouge - Series 3 – 5, 8, 14, 20 & 26mm Straight...

£655.00 inc VAT

Auriou Toolworks – Lettercarving 14 Tool Set [New, Clearance]

Auriou no longer make these fabulous carving tools designed by English master carver Chris Pye about 15 years ago. Michel Auriou decided in 2024 that they will not be making these tools again, but we remained foolishly optimistic that he might change his mind. Complete with a copy of an instruction guide for the letter carving tools written originally by Chris Pye. 14 tool Letter Carving Set...

£545.00 inc VAT

Auriou Woodcarving Tools – The Complete Works! 38 tools [New, Clearance]

Auriou Toolworks (France) no longer make these fabulous carving tools designed by English master carver Chris Pye about 15 years ago. Michel Auriou told us in 2024 that they will not be making these tools again, but we remained foolishly optimistic that he might change his mind. He won't for various excellent reasons so we are confident in our description here. This is a complete set of all...

£1,495.00 inc VAT

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)

Chairmakers Delight Mark II – Hand Brace with 9 Auger bits [Pre-owned]

Chairmakers Delight Mark II – Hand Brace with 9 Auger bits [Pre-owned]

Many of these auger bits are marked Clico (it is not unusual for these to be unmarked and to assume they are all from Clico Sheffield). Clico was a Sheffield manufacturer of high-quality woodworking and aeronautical tools. The woodworking arm of Clico (or part of it) was acquired by Thomas Flinn & Sons about a dozen years ago. High quality bits which cost a pretty penny back in the day.

£75.00 inc VAT

Chairmaker’s Delight Mark I – Hand Brace with Clico Spoon Bits [Pre-owned]

Chairmaker’s Delight Mark I – Hand Brace with Clico Spoon Bits [Pre-owned]

Clico (Sheffield) made superior quality products for the aeronautical industry and had a sideline in tools for woodworking (including Clifton planes) which were knowledgeably demonstrated at many woodworking shows by the enigmatic Mick Hudson for Clico, on the Classic Hand Tools stand. These spoon bits have seen little use. There are 8 bits including the tapered spoon bit. Clico 250 straight...

£85.00 inc VAT

Clifton Combination Plane [Pre-owned, As New, SOLD]

Clifton Combination Plane [Pre-owned, As New, SOLD]

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

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)

ECE Primus Block Plane - lignum vitae sole 649-P [Pre-owned, As New]

ECE Primus Block Plane - lignum vitae sole 649-P [Pre-owned, As New]

E. C. Emmerich Primus Adjustable Block Plane – THE POCKET PLANE NO.649-P This superb plane combines the convenience of a steel block plane with the feel and performance of a fine hardwood body. The 39mm iron is secured with a screw-tightened cap, & depth of cut is adjusted with a large knob which fits in the palm of the hand. 150mm long. Made in Germany Supplied with a spare...

£75.00 inc VAT

ECE Primus Improved Smooth Plane 711 – Cherry Body, lignum vitae sole [Pre-owned]

ECE Primus Improved Smooth Plane 711 – Cherry Body, lignum vitae sole [Pre-owned]

The ECE Primus Improved Smooth Plane (Model 711) is a premium German-made hand plane featuring a durable cherry body and a self-lubricating, wear-resistant lignum vitae sole. It features a unique, backlash-free metal mechanism for precise iron adjustment and a movable shoe that allows for a tight, adjustable throat, ideal for fine finishing on difficult grain. Adjustable Throat: The plane...

£125.00 inc VAT

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

Gransfors Bruk Large Straight Adze 80mm

Please note the picture depicts the 56mm wide adze, this listing is for the wider 80mm version.

£184.00 inc VAT

Hans Karlsson long handled adze with handmade sheath [Pre-owned, As New]

Hans Karlsson long handled adze with handmade sheath [Pre-owned, As New]

This is a commission sale. This sought after adze is in “as new” condition. The adze is handled with both the adze head and the handle marked with the initials “HK” A fine quality leather protective sheath for the blade. 340mm overall, so this is his long-handled version. 60mm cutting edge which has a relatively flat mid-section of about 38mm to assist the hollowing...

£295.00 (VAT exempt)

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