Friday Finds

A little used adze head (makers mark indistinct) The blade is curved, 70mm across. The adze is 240mm overall with a short pin. Rectangular tapered poll 45mm x 30mm reducing to 38mm x 26mm. The sweep is as showed on the photo. (Medium to tight)

£35.00 inc VAT

Armourers Brass Brace [Preowned, SOLD]

This is a sweetie! Stamped RL . iii .10-13 . N . With the government arrow underneath. Measuring 10" overall with a tapered square chuck and a thumb screw (which we do not think is original but it works perfectly well). The 2 1/4” diameter rotating head connects to the body of the brace and it all seems to be working jolly nicely.

£35.00 inc VAT

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 Rasp-stitchers Hammer [Rare, Vintage]

Auriou Rasp-stitchers Hammer [Rare, Vintage]

RARE INDEED

£195.00 inc VAT

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)

Bessey KR60-2K Clamps x 4 Pack [Clearance, UK mainland only]

UK mainland shipping only and excluding post codes AB31-56, BT 1-94, FK17-19, HS1-9, IM 1-99, IV1-63, KA, Kw1-9, PA 20-88, PH 15 - 50, PO 31-41, TR 21-25 & ZE1-3 and Guernsey & Jersey

£200.00 inc VAT

Bessey Uni-Clamps - 4 Pack - 600mm [Clearance, UK mainland only, SOLD]

UK mainland shipping only and excluding post codes AB31-56, BT 1-94, FK17-19, HS1-9, IM 1-99, IV1-63, KA, Kw1-9, PA 20-88, PH 15 - 50, PO 31-41, TR 21-25 & ZE1-3 and Guernsey & Jersey

£80.00 inc VAT

Bridge City Toolworks - MS 2 v 2 - Mitre Square [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Bridge City Toolworks - MS 2 v 2 - Mitre Square [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Sold

£42.00 inc VAT

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)

Bristol Design Thumb Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Bristol Design Thumb Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

A very attractive plane. 5” long x 1 ½” wide with a 11/4” wide blade Steel sole to gunmetal sides Ebony infill Brass lever cap and knurled screw A few blemish marks. The rear left cheek has been resting against something in a tool box. This has caused some discolouration (see photo) and a few pin prick holes in the metal over maybe 1cm. Originally, we...

£145.00 (VAT exempt)

Brusso Stainless Steel Hinges – CB302S [Clearance]

Brusso Stainless Steel Hinges – CB302S [Clearance]

Brusso Hardware (USA) discontinued a lot of their range over the last few years. Most of their range of stainless hinges left their portfolio but we now have just 2 pairs left (from 5 pairs) in stock. These are new. The Brusso CB-302 full mortice butt hinge, measures 1¼" x 13/16". Length: 1.250" - 1¼" - 32mm Width: 0.802" - 13/16" - 21mm Leaf...

£45.00 inc VAT

Carpenter’s Adze Head - Brades & Co No.385 [Vintage, SOLD]

Carpenter’s Adze Head - Brades & Co No.385 [Vintage, SOLD]

This is in G++ condition. Carpenter’s Adze Head - Brades & Co No.385

£30.00 inc VAT

Chris Vesper Marking Knife [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Chris Vesper Marking Knife [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Chris Vesper of Australia is one of those makers who gets it right. He just doesn’t compromise on making sure his tools do exactly what they are supposed to, and that usually comes with a hefty price tag as the workmanship in his hand tool is legendary. When the Aussie dollar strengthened so much, it was simply too expensive for Classic Hand Tools to bring Chris’ tools into the UK (alongside...

£115.00 inc VAT

Claire Minihan - Walnut & Brass Travisher [Preowned, SOLD]

Claire Minihan - Walnut & Brass Travisher [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned, a commission sale. Unusually for us we were unaware of Claire Minihan as a tool maker but we are glad to be offering one of her travishers for sale. A bit of research informs us that her travishers are a favourite with the likes of Peter Galbert USA (“she makes the best travishers in the world”). In 2024 she was offering this travisher for about $500 but you would have to wait well...

£235.00 (VAT exempt)

Clifton Anniversary Plane Set – 7 Planes [Rare]

A wonderful set of 7 Limited Edition Clifton Anniversary Planes 2010 – for users & collectors. This is one of just twelve full sets known to have been sold from this well respected Sheffield plane maker. (Note - Classic Hand Tools sold the vast majority of the planes when they were launched as a limited edition, so we are very confident of our numbers). You are buying a small slice...

£3,450.00 (VAT exempt)

Clifton Multi-Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

This plane was made in small numbers as a copy of the Record 045 and Stanley 45 multi plane. It has been used only for demonstration and display purposes. In fitted box with 23 cutters plus the slitting cutter in a plastic wallet. 14 plough cutters from 4mm – 32mm 5 beading cutters 3.2mm – 12mm 2 tonguing cutters – 4.8mm & 6.4mm 2 ovolo cutters 6.4mm & 9.5mm One...

£295.00 (VAT exempt)

Colquhoun and Cadman 2 1/4" wide chisel [Vintage, SOLD]

Colquhoun and Cadman 2 1/4" wide chisel [Vintage, SOLD]

Oooh! – this is magnificent. 2 ¼” edge, an impressive 20” overall with a long handle (7 ½”) & 1 5/8” brass ferrule. We think the handle and ferrule may not be original, but this doesn’t distract from the overall appeal of this monster. It has been sharpened and for a chisel that is possibly 125 years old it is in superb condition. No pitting...

£125.00 (VAT exempt)

Convex Beech Plane (with Adjustable Front Boxwood Depth Stop) [Preowned, SOLD]

Convex Beech Plane (with Adjustable Front Boxwood Depth Stop) [Preowned, SOLD]

The 2 ¼” wide iron is by Buck Owners stamp C Gibson

£24.00 inc VAT

Crown & Henry Taylor Spindle Gouges [Pre-owned, As New, SOLD]

Crown & Henry Taylor Spindle Gouges [Pre-owned, As New, SOLD]

2 famous Sheffield makers! The Crown spindle gouge is one from their M42 cyro range. 10mm wide. It has been sharpened but is unused. The Henry Taylor Spindle Gouge is 6mm, sharpened but unused. A commission sale.

£55.00 (VAT exempt)

Crown Carbide Pro Hollowing Turning Tool [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Crown Carbide Pro Hollowing Turning Tool [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Sheffield maker Crown Tools’ Hollowing Tool which features a 15mm replaceable carbide cutter. 355mm handle. Hardly used and in fine condition. This is available from retailers for a little over £110 so grab a little bargain here. A commission sale.

£80.00 (VAT exempt)

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

David Barron Brass Chisel Hammer [Preowned, SOLD]

David Barron Brass Chisel Hammer [Preowned, SOLD]

Short and dumpy (like our cuddly Uncle Albert), with an attractive rippled ash handle. One domed face and one flat face. Diameter 30mm Let David explain here.. This has had some use but not excessive. G++

£20.00 inc VAT

David Finck Plane Blade Kit & Book [Pre-owned, SOLD]

David Finck Plane Blade Kit & Book [Pre-owned, SOLD]

David Finck 1.75'' x 3.5'' plane blade assembly (very similar to the Ron Hock - Krenov style combos). Plane blade engraved DF with cap iron. New. PLUS Making & Mastering Wood Planes by David Finck. Revised edition, originally published by Sterling in 2005. Mint copy. A commission sale.

£50.00 (VAT exempt)

DC Marking Knife – David Charlesworth Spear Pointed Marking Knife [Preowned, SOLD]

DC Marking Knife – David Charlesworth Spear Pointed Marking Knife [Preowned, SOLD]

That’s DC for David Charlesworth of Hartland, Devon, England. This marking knife hasn’t left it’s packaging so is new, unused stock. These marking knives were made to David’s specification by (almost a rock star) Phil Edwards of Philly Planes fame

£45.00 inc VAT

E.C.E Wooden Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

E C Emmerich Smoothing Plane - 48mm wide blade – Pre-owned We think this has not been used as it presents as new. Lacquered beech body with steamed beech sole. Wooden wedge. Made in Germany. A commission sale.

£80.00 (VAT exempt)

ECE Dovetail Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

This is a beech bodied plane with a hornbeam sole from German maker E C Emmerich, founded in Germany in 1852. The skew blade is wedged with adjustment made by striking the strike button at the rear of the plane to loosen the wedge before tapping the iron to adjust depth. A simple thumbscrew loosens the knicker iron for adjustment. There is little wear to this plane, and the strike button shows...

£75.00 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 MOVING FILLESTER [Pre-owned, SOLD]

In near perfect condition. This ECE moving fillester Plane is used to cut rebates both across and with the grain. The hornbeam sole is married to the red beech body and measures 240mm (9 1/2'') x 54mm (2''). The adjustable steel fences set the width of the rebate to a maximum of 33mm (1 5/16''). Maximum depth is 23mm (7/8''). The nicker blade is made from high-speed...

£145.00 (VAT exempt)

ECE – PRIMUS Wooden Smoothing Plane – Model 711 [Pre-owned, SOLD]

ECE – PRIMUS Wooden Smoothing Plane – Model 711 [Pre-owned, SOLD]

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

£75.00 inc VAT

Eclipse No.34 Butt Gauge [Vintage, SOLD]

Eclipse No.34 Butt Gauge [Vintage, SOLD]

Good condition, clear markings, and all works freely. Imperial and metric markings.

£15.00 inc VAT

ECLIPSE No.36 - Honing Guide [Preowned, SOLD]

ECLIPSE No.36 - Honing Guide [Preowned, SOLD]

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

£20.00 inc VAT

Eclipse No: 230 Engineers 1 1/2'' Vee blocks and clamp [Preowned, SOLD]

Eclipse No:
230 Engineers 1 1/2'' Vee blocks and clamp [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned but in excellent, possibly unused condition.

£48.00 inc VAT

Edward Preston Bullnose Plane [Pre-owned]

Edward Preston Bullnose Plane [Pre-owned]

This has the detachable front piece which means you can covert this to a chisel plane if required. Original good iron with plenty of life left (5/8”) Good square mouth.

£60.00 inc VAT

Edward Preston Large Shoulder Plane [Pre-owned]

Edward Preston Large Shoulder Plane [Pre-owned]

In super working order, this heavy-duty shoulder plane has good life left in the iron. 1 ¼” wide and 8 1/4” long. Good mouth. You can read all about Preston Shoulder planes at Preston Tool Reviews website An excellent alternative to the current new offerings by Lie Nielsen, Veritas & Clifton. A good percentage of the original nickel plating has worn due to use.

£125.00 inc VAT

Edward Preston Wide Shoulder Plane No.1368 [Vintage, SOLD]

Edward Preston Wide Shoulder Plane No.1368 [Vintage, SOLD]

In full working order, this heavy-duty shoulder plane is supplied with a new Ray Iles iron as the previous owner has exhausted the original cutter (also supplied) 1 ¼” wide and 8 1/4” long. You can read all about Preston Shoulder planes at Preston Tool Reviews website An excellent alternative to the current new offerings by Lie Nielsen, Veritas & Clifton. The mouth...

£120.00 (VAT exempt)

EIGHT Henry Taylor Straight Carving Gouges [Clearance, SOLD]

EIGHT Henry Taylor Straight Carving Gouges [Clearance, SOLD]

New current stock - a straight carving gouge bundle! Ok – we overstocked through our enthusiasm to promote this great British brand and then Henry Taylor slimmed down their overall offering of carving tools, so we decided to concentrate our future investment in woodcarving hand tools in Swiss maker Pfeil and USA maker Flexcut. No crying here but we are trying to get these remaining new tools...

£160.00 inc VAT

Folding Timber Scribe / Race Knife [Preowned, SOLD]

Folding Timber Scribe / Race Knife [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre Loved

£25.00 inc VAT

Glen Drake - File Burnisher [Preowned, SOLD]

Glen Drake - File Burnisher [Preowned, SOLD]

Glen Drake - File Burnisher The File Burnisher from Glen-Drake Toolworks is a combination tool for sharpening a card scraper, cabinet scraper, or scraper plane. One face of the tool is a very fine (70 tpi) file used to joint the scraper edge. The other face is a polished, flat burnisher used to create the cutting burr on the edge of a scraper after filing. The tool edges are rounded and polished,...

£25.00 inc VAT

Glen Drake – No.2 Hammer [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Glen Drake – No.2 Hammer [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Kevin Glen Drake’s No.2 Hammer weighing in at 9 ounces and is great for light chopping and other joinery work. Model makers and light furniture makers will enjoy the sensitivity that this weight affords. We used to stock these back in the day at Classic Hand Tools before Kevin stopped making them. They were always quite sought after. Marked Glen Drake USA with the head number. Stubby...

£75.00 inc VAT

Gramercy Dovetail Saw [Pre-owned, SOLD]

9'' long rip cut, 19 ppi, dovetail saw which tapers from the toe for ease of use. American black walnut handle which affords a 3-finger grip, this is a lightweight saw that feels very comfortable in the hand. The saw plate is 0.018'' thick allowing for a narrow kerf. Hand filed with minimum set (approx. 0.003'') Brass backed. Made in the USA. This is pre-owned and...

£200.00 inc VAT

Gunmetal Shoulder Rebate Plane with Lovely Ebony infill and wedge [Vintage, SOLD]

Gunmetal Shoulder Rebate Plane with Lovely Ebony infill and wedge [Vintage, SOLD]

This is a little cutey measuring 5'' X 2'' high x 1'' wide (excluding the wedge and blade) No makers mark and we think this is owner made (T SHARP stamped on the wedge). The mouth requires a tiny filing to bring it to square. The infill and wedge are very well done. Good iron with 3/4'' remaining. We haven't cleaned this as we don't like buffing old...

£72.00 inc VAT

Hamilton Toolworks - Panel Gauge/Pencil Gauge [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Hamilton Toolworks - Panel Gauge/Pencil Gauge [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Curly Maple. 28” long x 8" fence. Just a few minor cosmetic dings. This is a fabulous looking tool and well as being rated the best panel gauge out there. Made in the USA by Jim Hamilton. Here’s what Jim says about this gauge… “The Hamilton Panel Gauge is a meticulously crafted, precision woodworking tool, designed for accurate line marking on various materials....

£225.00 (VAT exempt)

Handsome Wooden Smoothing Plane with Hock blade [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Handsome Wooden Smoothing Plane with Hock blade [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Fraser like! This handsome plane needs to be put to work (just like Fraser!)

£75.00 inc VAT

Hans Karlsson Short Handled 60mm Adze [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

Hans Karlsson Short Handled 60mm Adze [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

These adzes are always in great demand but with a very limited production run. These famous Swedish made adzes are not so easy to get hold of (they seem to be sold out everywhere!). This example is a commission sale from a customer who has never used the adze, it is in “as new” condition, complete with a protective leather sheath. This 2 3/8” (about 60mm) wide cutting edge has...

£285.00 (VAT exempt)

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

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

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

Interesting Bevel Gear Drill with spirit level [Vintage, SOLD]

Interesting Bevel Gear Drill with spirit level [Vintage, SOLD]

These bevel gear hand drills are very underrated examples of hand tool ingenuity. Our American friends seem to hold their clever design and functional efficiency in higher regard than user/collectors on this side of the pond (as they do wrenches and other seemingly simple tools). Fun to use. Note: there is a spring missing in the jaw mechanism, so clamping is slightly assymetric, but still central....

£24.00 inc VAT

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