6 Marples Paring Chisels (from 1/4'' to 1 1/2'' wide) [Preowned, SOLD]6 Marples Paring Chisels (from 1/4'' to 1 1/2'' wide) [Preowned, SOLD]
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6 Marples Paring Chisels (from 1/4'' to 1 1/2'' wide) [Preowned, SOLD]
These are boxwood handled chisels have overall lengths between 330mm and 400mm Pre-owned but these have seen little use. Commission sale. 1/4'', 3/8'', 5/8'', 3/4'', 1'' & 1 1/4''
£180.00 (VAT exempt)
6 Pattermakers gouges [Vintage, SOLD]6 Pattermakers gouges [Vintage, SOLD]
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6 Pattermakers gouges [Vintage, SOLD]
These are well looked after patternmakers cranked paring gouges. Different makers and non-matching handles. These came from a pattern maker in the West Midlands area of England. A pattern maker is often referred to as the “king of trades” and whenever we get hold of pattern makers hand tools they are generally in very good condition, as is the case here. 12” “ to 16“...
£66.00 inc VAT

6 Rasp/Chisel handles – French Walnut [Clearance, SOLD]6 Rasp/Chisel handles – French Walnut [Clearance, SOLD]
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6 Rasp/Chisel handles – French Walnut [Clearance, SOLD]
Attractive French Walnut handles for chisels, rasps etc. 5" overall (125mm) with 3/4" diameter ferrule, rounded profile with waist. The handles are pre-drilled with a 4mm diameter hole about 12mm deep. Clear lacquer finish. New old stock.
£35.00 inc VAT
7 Excellent Paring Gouges – Marples & Ibbotson [Vintage, SOLD]7 Excellent Paring Gouges – Marples & Ibbotson [Vintage, SOLD]
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7 Excellent Paring Gouges – Marples & Ibbotson [Vintage, SOLD]
Featuring famous makers from Sheffield, England - William Marples & Sons (5 of the 7) and Thomas Ibbotson (2). Did you know that Marples acquired Thomas Ibbotsons assets in 1905? – nor did we! A mix of long paring gouges with different handle styles and wood species, all with ferrules and virtually no defects (just one very short crack in one handle). A very tactile bunch of gouges. Overall...
£60.00 inc VAT

7 Pneumatic Stone Carving Tools - Auriou [Clearance, SOLD]7 Pneumatic Stone Carving Tools - Auriou [Clearance, SOLD]
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7 Pneumatic Stone Carving Tools - Auriou [Clearance, SOLD]
Yes! The blacksmiths at legendary French artisan tool makers AURIOU TOOLWORKS also used to make tools for stone sculptors who use air powered chisels for their work. A bit noisy for us (and them maybe because they have stopped making them!) We have 3 gouges: 10mm wide, 15mm wide and 20mm wide. Also 2 snakes tongue (pied a biche) tools - for heavy shaping work (10 & 15mm wide) And 2 point...
£100.00 inc VAT
8 fine cut English made rifflers for wood or stone [Pre-owned]8 fine cut English made rifflers for wood or stone [Pre-owned]
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8 fine cut English made rifflers for wood or stone [Pre-owned]
These are useful well shaped rifflers for detailing work on wood and soft stone. About 5 1/2 inches long witha fine cut. Hours of fun to be had with these. Many are marked Stubs England. Stubs is a renowned maker of quality tools from Warrington England.
£40.00 inc VAT

9'' Straight Drawknife by Marsden Brothers [Preowned, SOLD]9'' Straight Drawknife by Marsden Brothers [Preowned, SOLD]
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9'' Straight Drawknife by Marsden Brothers [Preowned, SOLD]
Beech handles with brass ferules. This is a lovely drawknife which will serve you well for many a chair leg. The makers stamp is a little indistinct but it is Marsden Brothers. Owner’s stamp of C GIBSON
£58.00 inc VAT
A 1/2'' Lock Mortise Chisel [Vintage, SOLD]A 1/2'' Lock Mortise Chisel [Vintage, SOLD]
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A 1/2'' Lock Mortise Chisel [Vintage, SOLD]
A very fine example of a vintage lock mortise chisel with stubby handle. Isaac Greaves Cast Steel 19 inches overall including the stubby but typical 1 1/2 inch handle.. As nice an example as we have had recently.
£24.00 inc VAT

A 2” wide firmer chisel by Mathieson – Glasgow [Vintage, SOLD]A 2” wide firmer chisel by Mathieson – Glasgow [Vintage, SOLD]
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A 2” wide firmer chisel by Mathieson – Glasgow [Vintage, SOLD]
Warranted cast steel. Steel hooped oak handled firmer chisel by famous Scottish maker Mathieson (note – take care with the hoop and it has an edge caused by being struck repeatedly which requires a bit of rounding off, a 3 minute job) 12 ½” overall. Blade life is 4”
£42.00 inc VAT
A Family of J Rabone & Sons Engineers Spirit Levels [Vintage, SOLD]A Family of J Rabone & Sons Engineers Spirit Levels [Vintage, SOLD]
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A Family of J Rabone & Sons Engineers Spirit Levels [Vintage, SOLD]
Baby level is 6” long by 1” wide by 1 1/4” high Mummy level is 7 ¾” long by 1 1/4” wide by 1 1/2””high Daddy level is 12 “ long by 1 ½” wide by 2 ½”high. Each have a protective rotating cover for the main horizontal vial. The small lateral horizontal vial and the short vertical vial bubbles are all working...
£75.00 inc VAT

A Leatherworkers strapped hammer [Pre-owned]A Leatherworkers strapped hammer [Pre-owned]
A Leatherworkers strapped hammer [Pre-owned]
This has been cleaned and polished so looks almost new apart from one small stain to the strap. Nicely made. The round face is about 3/4" (19mm) in diameter. No makers mark.
£25.00 inc VAT
A lovely upholsterers strapped hammer [Vintage, SOLD]A lovely upholsterers strapped hammer [Vintage, SOLD]
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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

A nicely refurbished 1 ½” bevel edged paring chisel – Mawhood, Sheffield [Vintage, SOLD]A nicely refurbished 1 ½” bevel edged paring chisel – Mawhood, Sheffield [Vintage, SOLD]
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A nicely refurbished 1 ½” bevel edged paring chisel – Mawhood, Sheffield [Vintage, SOLD]
15” overall Lovely handle with brass ferrule. Mawhood Bothers produced fine edge tools in Sheffield up to about 1980. Their Palm Tree brand has the distinctive stamp of a plam tree in this chisel body.
£44.00 inc VAT

A Preston Bullnose Plane [Pre-owned]A Preston Bullnose Plane [Pre-owned]
A Preston Bullnose Plane [Pre-owned]
A good example of this popular bullnose plane with good life left in the iron.
£45.00 inc VAT
A Repaired Record 3 in 1 Plane - The 311 [Pre-owned]A Repaired Record 3 in 1 Plane - The 311 [Pre-owned]
A Repaired Record 3 in 1 Plane - The 311 [Pre-owned]
The Record 311 Shoulder plane Bullnose Plane Chisel Plane This is a matched plane (that is to say that all original parts so there is perfect matching of parts). NOTE - THERE IS A GOOD REPAIR BY WAY OF BRAZING TO ONE OF THE LUGS (the starboard side) THAT HOLDS THE LEVER CAP - SEE PHOTO The plane is fully functional but aesthetically compromised hence the price. ...
£65.00 inc VAT

A Stanley Bailey (USA) No. 8 Jointer Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]A Stanley Bailey (USA) No. 8 Jointer Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]
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A Stanley Bailey (USA) No. 8 Jointer Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]
24” long with 2 5/8” wide original (thin) cutter with 1 1/2” life left before you need to invest in a replacement blade (we sell these!) A very good example of this jointer plane with original rosewood handle and front knob in very good condition. Production of this plane stopped in 1958 and we think this is a type 14 which dates it to 1939-1940. At over 85 years old, this super...
£195.00 inc VAT
A Stanley No.6C (Corrugated sole) [Vintage]A Stanley No.6C (Corrugated sole) [Vintage]
A Stanley No.6C (Corrugated sole) [Vintage]
Needs a darn good clean up. This plane has a corrugated sole to assist movement over resinous wood. We do not see too many of these. Will clean to G++ 18 inches long, 2 3/8 inch wide, weighs in at just under 8 lbs. Made between 1898 and 1970 - we think this may be pre-2nd WW.
£100.00 inc VAT

Adze Head [Vintage, SOLD]Adze Head [Vintage, SOLD]
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Adze Head [Vintage, SOLD]
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
An Ebony & Brass Mortise Gauge [Vintage]An Ebony & Brass Mortise Gauge [Vintage]
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An Ebony & Brass Mortise Gauge [Vintage]
These are so well made, really heavy with thick brass plate and escutcheon. The 2 pins are needle sharp so watch out! These are typically found in British cabinetmakers workshops of yesteryear. The screw adjuster works well but these are considered keepsake collectables these days. We have not done anything to this one and it will polish up beautifully if you wish to do so. ...
£45.00 inc VAT

Armourers Brass Brace [Preowned, SOLD]Armourers Brass Brace [Preowned, SOLD]
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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
Ashley Iles Bowl Carving Gouge - 2" x No.18 [Pre-owned, SOLD]Ashley Iles Bowl Carving Gouge - 2" x No.18 [Pre-owned, SOLD]
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Ashley Iles Bowl Carving Gouge - 2" x No.18 [Pre-owned, SOLD]
Designed for quick stock removal deep down in a large bowl. Allongee pattern, this means the blade tapers outwards from the shoulder to the cutting edge. The cutting edge is 50mm (2") corner to corner, the bevel is ground to 25 degrees with a large no.18 sweep. Total length is 305mm (12"). This massive gouge has a beech handle 150mm (6") long with brass ferule. Out-cannel...
£66.00 inc VAT

Auriou - Curved Cabinetmakers Rasp [Pre-owned]Auriou - Curved Cabinetmakers Rasp [Pre-owned]
Auriou - Curved Cabinetmakers Rasp [Pre-owned]
Useful for sshaping and smoothing shallow hollow forms such as bowls, chairseats etc. Auriou rasps are considered by many fine authorities (peole who actually use them in their work) as the best. Thsi rasp is 11 inches long plus a 5 inch handle. Stitched on the underside only, it tapers to a tip with a max width of 1 1/2 inches (38mm) This rasp is slightly different to the standard range (which...
£75.00 inc VAT

Auriou Toolworks – Basic 17 Carving Tool Set [New, Clearance, SOLD]
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Auriou Toolworks – Basic 17 Carving Tool Set [New, Clearance, SOLD]
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, SOLD]
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Auriou Toolworks – Lettercarving 14 Tool Set [New, Clearance, SOLD]
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, SOLD]
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Auriou Woodcarving Tools – The Complete Works! 38 tools [New, Clearance, SOLD]
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

Bespoke E. Garlick & Sons Lynx 14'' Tenon Rip Saw [Preowned, SOLD]Bespoke E. Garlick & Sons Lynx 14'' Tenon Rip Saw [Preowned, SOLD]
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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 Uni-Clamps - 4 Pack - 600mm [Clearance, UK mainland only, SOLD]
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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

Blacksmiths Rounding Hammer [Pre-owned]Blacksmiths Rounding Hammer [Pre-owned]
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Blacksmiths Rounding Hammer [Pre-owned]
A lovely blacksmiths rounding hammer with 1 inch square and 1 inch diameter round faces. There is something very pleasing about this hammer with its simple form and 10'' oak handle.
£30.00 inc VAT
Blue Spruce Carving Mallet - 13 oz [Pre-owned, As New, SOLD]Blue Spruce Carving Mallet - 13 oz [Pre-owned, As New, SOLD]
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Blue Spruce Carving Mallet - 13 oz [Pre-owned, As New, SOLD]
Blue Spruce Toolworks - Mallet This has been sitting behind a bench on a shelf, unused for several years. Why? well when it arrived from Dave Jeske it didn't quite have the exceptional finish to the handle that we had come to expect so it wasnt ever offered out for sale. The head is made from infused maple and that is lovely. The ash handle is ever so lightly rough to the touch, much like...
£85.00 inc VAT

Boxed set of 6 bevel edge bench chisels - Two Cherries [Pre-owned, SOLD]Boxed set of 6 bevel edge bench chisels - Two Cherries [Pre-owned, SOLD]
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Boxed set of 6 bevel edge bench chisels - Two Cherries [Pre-owned, SOLD]
An unused set of 6 Two Cherries brand bevel edge chisels in fitted case. 6,10,12,16,20 & 26mm Made in Germany by Kirschen with shaped white beech handles, fitted with steel ferrules. Polished blades made from high carbon steel. Immaculate.
£115.00 inc VAT
Boxwood - Medium Size diameter from the tree [Clearance]Boxwood - Medium Size diameter from the tree [Clearance]
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Boxwood - Medium Size diameter from the tree [Clearance]
A medium diameter length of boxwood in the round (from the tree). This has been sitting in a cabinet makers shop for 20 plus years so is in stable, dry condition. It needs to be used and this is your opportunity to do so for creating handles, infils for small plane making, inlay or other use. Study the photographs carefully as the measure/rule in the photos will give you a good guide as to...
£30.00 inc VAT

Bridge City Toolworks - Tri & Mitre Squares [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]Bridge City Toolworks - Tri & Mitre Squares [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
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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]
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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, SOLD]Brusso Stainless Steel Hinges – CB302S [Clearance, SOLD]
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Brusso Stainless Steel Hinges – CB302S [Clearance, SOLD]
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]
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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
Chairmakers Delight Mark II – Hand Brace with 9 Auger bits [Pre-owned, SOLD]Chairmakers Delight Mark II – Hand Brace with 9 Auger bits [Pre-owned, SOLD]
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Chairmakers Delight Mark II – Hand Brace with 9 Auger bits [Pre-owned, SOLD]
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, SOLD]Chairmaker’s Delight Mark I – Hand Brace with Clico Spoon Bits [Pre-owned, SOLD]
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Chairmaker’s Delight Mark I – Hand Brace with Clico Spoon Bits [Pre-owned, SOLD]
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
Chris Vesper Marking Knife [Pre-owned, SOLD]Chris Vesper Marking Knife [Pre-owned, SOLD]
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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]
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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 5 1/2 Jack Plane [New, SOLD]Clifton 5 1/2 Jack Plane [New, SOLD]
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Clifton 5 1/2 Jack Plane [New, SOLD]
This is a mighty jack plane at 3.1kg and is the largest of the jack planes from Clifton. The 5 1/2 is regularly considered the go to plane for people starting out as it really is a versatile beastie.. The name ''jack plane'' comes from ''jack of all trades''. Bedrock design frog allows for maximum contact between frog and plane body, and gives you easier, more...
£305.00 inc VAT

Clifton Anniversary Plane Set – 7 Planes [Rare, SOLD]Clifton Anniversary Plane Set – 7 Planes [Rare, SOLD]
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Clifton Anniversary Plane Set – 7 Planes [Rare, SOLD]
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 Combination Plane [Pre-owned, As New, SOLD]Clifton Combination Plane [Pre-owned, As New, SOLD]
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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

Clifton Multi-Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]Clifton Multi-Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]
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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]
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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)
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