Friday Finds

9'' Straight Drawknife by Marsden Brothers [Preowned, SOLD]

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 Descent of Woodpeckers! - 4 Rule Bundle [Preowned, SOLD]

A Descent of Woodpeckers! - 4 Rule Bundle [Preowned, SOLD]

A group of Woodpeckers hanging together is known as a “descent.” This makes sense because most Woodpeckers start at the top of trees and then continue to work their way down. If you see a group of Wrens together, then you are witnessing a “herd” or “chime” of Wrens. A group of bullfinches is called a "bellowing". 6 pre-owned Woodpeckers tools! Woodpeckers...

£250.00 (VAT exempt)

A nest of 3 Stanley Planes [Preowned, SOLD]

A nest of 3 Stanley Planes [Preowned, SOLD]

Sold

£135.00 inc VAT

African Blackwood & Curly Maple Mallet - Mappa Holland [Clearance, SOLD]

This is an unused beauty from those clever Dutch boys Mappa Toolworks. Very similar to the Blue Spruce Tool works mallets and certainly as elegant and as functional. Resin infused head for durability and attractive blackwood head. The curly maple head is 65mm wide, 75mm deep and the mallet is 210mm tall. Original packaging.

£125.00 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

Ashley Iles Bevel Edge Butt Chisels – Set of 6 [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Ashley Iles Bevel Edge Butt Chisels – Set of 6 [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Complete with a hardwood stand to house the chisels this pre-owned set of 6 Ashley Iles chisels are all in G++ condition. (F = Fine which is basically new or unused, G++ is Good Condition ++, used but very well look after. G+ is used or some wear & tear/minor work needed. When buying tools for use you shouldn’t go below these levels (G, G- etc as these are generally for collectors rather...

£135.00 inc VAT

Auriou - 10mm Ironing Rasp (Hand-stitched with Half-round Bottom) [Preowned, SOLD]

Auriou - 10mm Ironing Rasp (Hand-stitched with Half-round Bottom) [Preowned, SOLD]

A little bit of French magic! The cranked handle allows knuckle clearance. We have supplied the appropriate handle, which can be removed. This rasp is stitched in the underside only and is convex shaped across its 10mm width (only). 55mm of the length is ''stitched'' This is grain 12 which is deemed fine so this little beauty is for detailed work on relatively small...

£30.00 inc VAT

Auriou Cabinet Rasp (Coarse) - 250mm (10'') Grain 5 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Auriou Cabinet Rasp (Coarse) - 250mm (10'') Grain 5 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Pre-owned - slight bruise to the French walnut handle but this rasp has been unused. From French maker Auriou Toolworks - The king of hand cut rasp making (no need to take our word for it - hundreds of others say so!). This marvellous French company can trace its history back to 1756 (that's the reign of Louis XV - blimey the French had a lot of Louis's!). I don't think they are doing things too...

£90.00 inc VAT

Auriou Cabinet Rasp (Coarse) - 300mm (12'') Grain 4 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Auriou Cabinet Rasp (Coarse) - 300mm (12'') Grain 4 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Pre-owned - slight scuffing to the handle but this rasp has been unused. From French maker Auriou Toolworks - The king of hand cut rasp making (no need to take our word for it - hundreds of others say so!). This marvellous French company can trace its history back to 1756 (that's the reign of Louis XV - blimey the French had a lot of Louis's!). I don't think they are doing things...

£100.00 inc VAT

Auriou Cabinet Rasp (Fine) - 300mm (12'') Grain 12 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Auriou Cabinet Rasp (Fine) - 300mm (12'') Grain 12 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Pre-owned - slight scuffing to the handle but this rasp has been unused. From French maker Auriou Toolworks - The king of hand cut rasp making (no need to take our word for it - hundreds of others say so!). This marvellous French company can trace its history back to 1756 (that's the reign of Louis XV - blimey the French had a lot of Louis's!). I don't think they are doing things too differently...

£135.00 inc VAT

Auriou Cabinet Rasp (Medium) - 250mm (10'') Grain 9 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Auriou Cabinet Rasp (Medium) - 250mm (10'') Grain 9 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Pre-owned but this rasp has been unused. From French maker Auriou Toolworks - The king of hand cut rasp making (no need to take our word for it - hundreds of others say so!). This marvellous French company can trace its history back to 1756 (that's the reign of Louis XV - blimey the French had a lot of Louis's!). I don't think they are doing things too differently from nearly 170 years ago. The lesson...

£90.00 inc VAT

Auriou Ironing Rasps – 15mm wide - Unhandled [Clearance, SOLD]

Auriou Ironing Rasps – 15mm wide - Unhandled [Clearance, SOLD]

Old stock – unhandled – as new. Hand stitched by the masters of rasp and riffler making in St. Juery, France. These are flat bottomed short ironing rasps. The stitched part is 70mm long and 15mm wide. Stitched on the underside only with a cranked tang for knuckle clearance. Stitch is 8 which is medium cut. These are “old stock” and date from about 2007. Stitched...

£32.00 inc VAT

Auriou Ironing Rasps – 20mm wide - Unhandled [Clearance, SOLD]

Auriou Ironing Rasps – 20mm wide - Unhandled [Clearance, SOLD]

Old stock – unhandled – as new. Hand stitched by Auriou Toolworks, the masters of rasp and riffler making in St. Juery, France. These are flat bottomed short ironing rasps. The stitched part is 80mm long and 20mm wide. Stitched on the underside only with a cranked tang for knuckle clearance. Stitch is 6 which is coarse/medium cut. These are “old stock” and date...

£32.00 inc VAT

Auriou Rasps in your Grasp - 3 Finishing Rasps [Preowned, SOLD]

Auriou Rasps in your Grasp - 3 Finishing Rasps [Preowned, SOLD]

200mm (8") Grain 11 & 13 Cabinet Rasps - Fine & extra fine 150mm Modellers rasps - extra fine grain (cut) 15 (the finest!) Pre-owned - slight scuffing to the handles. These have been used slightly but are in fully workable order. From French maker Auriou Toolworks - The king of hand cut rasp making (no need to take our word for it - hundreds of others say so!). This marvellous French company can...

£250.00 inc VAT

Auriou Riffler - 195mm Grain 10 [Clearance, SOLD]

Auriou Riffler - 195mm Grain 10 [Clearance, SOLD]

A riffler is a double end rasps with different shapes on each end. Curved flat with cut edges one end with a tapered curved triangle with cut edges. The photos will best describe these. They haven't been used but show cosmetic staining here and there. All good to refine the shape of your latest wonderful wooden creation. Hand stitched teeth. Octagonal handle for comfort. 195mm...

£30.00 inc VAT

Auriou Riffler - 195mm Grain 12 [Clearance, SOLD]

Auriou Riffler - 195mm Grain 12 [Clearance, SOLD]

A riffler is a rasp with 2 shaped ends. Tapered curved triangle with cut edges plus tapered curved lozenge. The photos will best describe these. They haven't been used but show cosmetic staining here and there. All good to refine the shape of your latest wonderful wooden creation. Hand stitched teeth. Octagonal handle for comfort. 195mm from tip to tip. The stitched riffler ends...

£30.00 inc VAT

Bad Axe Toolworks - D8 Panel Saw [Preowned, SOLD]

Bad Axe Toolworks - D8 Panel Saw [Preowned, SOLD]

A beauty and a steal. Pre-owned, commission sale. G++ condition – superficial wear marks only. The D8 is dubbed by Bad Axe Tool Works as the 'Henry Disston' in honour of the legendary saw maker himself. The Bad Axe D8 features a meticulously tapered grind achieved through advanced grinding techniques, ensuring a strong, agile blade that performs reliably under pressure. ergonomic...

£275.00 (VAT exempt)

Bad Axe Toolworks – 14'' Hybrid Tenon Saw [Preowned, SOLD]

Bad Axe Toolworks – 14'' Hybrid Tenon Saw [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned, commission sale. G++ condition –We have given this a very light clean and many of the usual grubby spots that always accumulate have disappeared but some remain with some scratches. Closed maple handle with brass nuts. The saw blade depth is 3 3/8” The saw back is black oxidised steel. 11 ppi

£185.00 (VAT exempt)

Benchcrafted Classic Leg Vice & Criss Cross Solo Package [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

Benchcrafted Classic Leg Vice & Criss Cross Solo Package [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

Benchcrafted Classic Leg Vice & Criss Cross Solo Package A commission sale – unused, as new. This is what we say about these components for bench building on our main site. In the 19th and early 20th century, many vocational schools and commercial shops in France and its colonies were outfitted with Roubo-style benches and metal leg vice hardware. French hardware is typically made...

£360.00 (VAT exempt)

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)

Blue Spruce Toolworks - 16oz Round Mallet [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Blue Spruce Toolworks - 16oz Round Mallet [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Pre-owned - a commission sale on behalf of our customer. As new, unused. Beautifully figured resin impregnated maple head with beech handle. This is a extract from our Blue Spruce section where this mallet retails for £148 ''Blue Spruce Round Mallets feature a maple head infused with a tough polymer resin that increases the density of the maple by 80%. The infused head puts...

£120.00 (VAT exempt)

Blue Spruce Toolworks - 16oz Round-Headed Mallet [Preowned, SOLD]

Blue Spruce Toolworks - 16oz Round-Headed Mallet [Preowned, SOLD]

Infused curly maple head with an attractive beech handle. Brass ferrule. There are 3 or 4 minor dinks (2mm x 2mm) on the head (easily missed at first glance) and some superficial scratches consistent with just a few malet blows. This mallet has not been used much at all. We don't think this particular combination of handle/head is available currently.

£84.00 inc VAT

Blue Spruce Toolworks - 16oz. Round Mallet [Preowned, SOLD]

Blue Spruce Toolworks - 16oz. Round Mallet [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned - a commission sale on behalf of our customer. Almost as new, save for a very small dink at the base of the handle. Virtually unused. Beautifully figured resin impregnated maple head with African blackwood. This is a extract from our Blue Spruce section where this mallet retails for £148 ''Blue Spruce Round Mallets feature a maple head infused with a tough polymer...

£120.00 (VAT exempt)

Blue Spruce Toolworks - Marking Knives & Awl Set (with African Blackwood Handles) [Preowned, SOLD]

Blue Spruce Toolworks - Marking Knives & Awl Set (with African Blackwood Handles) [Preowned, SOLD]

These are the earlier made marking knives and awl with fixed blades/point into brass ferrules with beautifully turned African blackwood handles. Large marking knife Small Marking Knife Small awl. In the original Blue Spruce Box. Seemingly unused. A commission sale.

£285.00 (VAT exempt)

Blue Spruce Toolworks Optima Chisel Plane (Straight blade - Rosewood Tote) [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Blue Spruce Toolworks Optima Chisel Plane (Straight blade - Rosewood Tote) [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

This is not the standard Blue Spruce chisel plane with the straight blade and resin infused maple tote, this one has a darker tote, probably rosewood. All original. "Reach for it anytime you need to trim plugs, end grain, pare away joinery surfaces, clean glue squeeze-out, and more. It thrives in wide-open plywood projects and confined casework. The elevated handle allows the iron to lie flat - a...

£125.00 (VAT exempt)

Blue Spruce Toolworks Ultimate Coping Saw [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Blue Spruce Toolworks Ultimate Coping Saw [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

A lightweight maple handled 3" throat coping saw with 8 possible lockable settings for your blade or you can unlock the thumbwheels so the blade, blade clamps and sleeves rotate freely while cutting. This saw also has the adaptors to house pin-less saw blades. 3 blades included. Here is what Blue Spruce Toolworks say about the saw... "Coping saws have always had a dilemma. Curved...

£250.00 (VAT exempt)

Blue Spruce Toolworks – 1'' Bevel Edge Chisel [Pre-owned, As New]

Resin Infused Maple handled Blue Spruce bench ''OPTIMA'' chisel. 9'' overall. This has its original wax protection on the blade (and that is maybe why the photo appears a little odd!) Pre-owned but as new.

£110.00 inc VAT

Blue Spruce Toolworks – 3/8'' Fishtail Chisel [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Blue Spruce Toolworks – 3/8'' Fishtail Chisel [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Beautiful handle – sparingly used (if at all), this also a classic from the old stable of Blue Spruce tools. 8 ½'' overall.

£115.00 inc VAT

Blue Spruce Toolworks – 4 beautiful Optima chisels [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Blue Spruce Toolworks – 4 beautiful Optima chisels [Pre-owned, SOLD]

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£295.00 inc VAT

Blue Spruce Toolworks – A pair of Skew chisels [Pre-owned]

Blue Spruce Toolworks – A pair of Skew chisels [Pre-owned]

Beautiful rosewood handles – left and right 3/8'' skew chisels in original packaging. 9'' overall.

£150.00 inc VAT

Blue Spruce Toolworks – Maple Headed Mallet [Pre-owned]

Resin Infused Maple headed Blue Spruce mallet with African Blackwood handle. Absolutely gorgeous! If I was a mallet, I would fancy the socks off her/him/it! 9'' overall 2'' 1/8” diameter head 13 oz Pre-owned but this hasn’t bashed much, if at all.

£145.00 inc VAT

Blue Spruce Toolworks – Set of 4 Dovetail Chisels [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Blue Spruce Toolworks – Set of 4 Dovetail Chisels [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Gorgeous Cocobolo handled, delicate Blue Spruce Toolworks dovetail chisels in superb condition. These were amongst Dave Jeske’s first chisels after he wowed everyone with his marking knives and awls about 20 years ago. Woodpeckers now make Blue Spruce tools but do not now offer these beauties. 8 1/2'' overall Brass ferrules 1/8'', 1/4'', 3/8'' &...

£360.00 inc VAT

Blue Spruce Toolworks – Set of 4 Dovetail chisels – curly maple handles [Pre-owned]

Blue Spruce Toolworks – Set of 4 Dovetail chisels – curly maple handles [Pre-owned]

4 chisels in their original box. 3 of the 4 are in unused condition (with wax covering to edges intact), the 4th has been used sparingly and has very minor staining to the edge. Resin infused attractive handles in curly maple. Brass ferrules (so these pre-date the Optima range made now by Woodpeckers who now own Blue Spruce Toolworks) A commission sale.

£325.00 (VAT exempt)

Blue Spruce Toolworks – Small Awl [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Blue Spruce Toolworks – Small Awl [Pre-owned, SOLD]

A beautiful African Blackwood handle adorns this small awl. This has been sparingly used (if at all), this is another classic from the old stable of Blue Spruce tools. 6 ½'' overall.

£85.00 inc VAT

Blue Spruce Toolworks – Small Marking Knife [Pre-owned]

Blue Spruce Toolworks – Small Marking Knife [Pre-owned]

Beautiful rosewood handle - sparingly used (if at all), this another classic from the old stable of Blue Spruce tools. 7'' overall.

£85.00 inc VAT

Boxed Set of 5 Narex Bevel Edge Chisels [Preowned, SOLD]

Boxed Set of 5 Narex Bevel Edge Chisels [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned but sparsely used, they have been sharpened. Good to go to work. These are The Narex Richter chisels, a very well made and designed all-round bench chisel. The base of the box has some scratch marks but is in otherwise G++ condition. The chisels are also in G++ - F condition. 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 19mm & 25mm wide. Ash hardwood handles have solid stainless steel ferrules and...

£100.00 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)

Brusso Hardware – HD-638 Quadrant Hinge [Clearance, SOLD]

Brusso Hardware – HD-638 Quadrant Hinge [Clearance, SOLD]

Old stock (same as the new stock) but with old style packaging. This is new old stock – we are offering one pair of this hinge which is popular with box makers. The Brusso HD-638 brass quadrant hinge is engineered with a built-in stop that allows a lid to remain open at 95°. The arc is morticed into the side of the box, beneath the leaf. The hinge is sold in pairs. Each leaf measures...

£54.00 inc VAT

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 have a few pairs left (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 Thickness: 0.086" - 5/64" - 2mm NOTE - All Brusso hinges...

£42.00 inc VAT

Brusso Stainless steel shelf support K-10S [Clearance]

Brusso Stainless steel shelf support K-10S [Clearance]

The K-10S stainless steel shelf support pin comprises a decorative turned support and a cylindrical peg. Stainless steel gives the pin a modern look and does not tarnish, making it suitable for kitchen, bathroom, and marine applications. The peg measures 1/4" in diameter x 3/8" deep, and the support projects 7/16". Supplied as a set of 4 – you are buying 2 sets (8 shelf...

£50.00 inc VAT

Chisel Jaw Clamp Pair for the Lie-Nielsen Honing Guide [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

Chisel Jaw Clamp Pair for the Lie-Nielsen Honing Guide [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

Chisel jaw Clamp Pair – unused as new. Pre-owned (Aug 2023) but unused. Save a few pennies!

£42.00 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 3110 - 29mm Combination rebate, bullnose & chisel plane. [Preowned, SOLD]

Clifton 3110 - 29mm Combination rebate, bullnose & chisel plane. [Preowned, SOLD]

Sold

£155.00 (VAT exempt)

Clifton 400 – Small Shoulder Rebate Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

This is the baby of the Clifton planemaking stable. 3/8'' (10mm) blade. Length of plane 3 1/8'' (80mm) This is a small rebating plane for fine work, made in Sheffield UK. The Clifton 400 shoulder rebate plane has a fine mouth for cabinetmakers and woodworkers wanting fine shavings in their precision work. Adjustment of the cutting iron is done in the traditional manner...

£72.00 inc VAT

Clifton 410 - 18mm Shoulder Rebate Plane [Preowned, SOLD]

Clifton 410 - 18mm Shoulder Rebate Plane [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre Loved

£125.00 (VAT exempt)

Clifton 5 1/2 Jack Plane [Preowned, SOLD]

Clifton 5 1/2 Jack Plane [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned, very well cared for, in almost new condition. Here is what we say about the plane on our main site... "This is a mighty jack at 3.1kg and is the largest of jack planes from Clifton. The 5 1/2 is regularly considered the "go to" plane for people starting out as it really is the most versatile of the bevel-down planes. The name ''jack plane'' comes from...

£275.00 inc VAT

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