Friday Finds

A 2” wide firmer chisel by Mathieson – Glasgow [Vintage, SOLD]

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]

A Family of J Rabone & Sons Engineers Spirit Levels [Vintage]

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 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

A nest of 3 Stanley Planes [Preowned, SOLD]

A nest of 3 Stanley Planes [Preowned, SOLD]

Sold

£135.00 inc VAT

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 Stanley Bailey (USA) No. 8 Jointer Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

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

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

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]

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

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 3 Rasp Set for Left Handers [New, Clearance]

Auriou 3 Rasp Set for Left Handers [New, Clearance]

3 new Auriou cabinet makers rasps. The Hog – that is Auriou’s most aggressive rasps for stock removal. 300mm Grain (stitch/cut) 3. Half round profile with wenge handle. (300mm x 30mm max x 8mm max, 420mm overall with handle) Cabinet Makers rasp – 250mm Grain 7 (250mm x 32mm max x 5.5mm max, 370mm over all) Cabinet Makers rasp – 225mm Grain 10 (225mm x 28mm max x 5.5...

£325.00 inc VAT

Auriou Curved Cabinetmakers / Chairmakers Rasp – Grain 8 [Pre-owned]

300mm stitch 8 (medium) – with an overall length of 370mm to include the handle. Stitched on the curved underside only. Great for smoothing out hollow form like a chair seat. You use an Auriou rasp much like a plane, with a skew angle to your work (not straight) as this is more comfortable for the user. The angle is about 20-30 degrees, but you will “feel” the optimum bite...

£75.00 inc VAT

Auriou Rasp-stitchers Hammer [Rare, Vintage]

Auriou Rasp-stitchers Hammer [Rare, Vintage]

RARE INDEED

£185.00 inc VAT

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

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 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

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

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, SOLD]

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]

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]

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 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

ECE Primus Smooth Plane 704 – Beech Body [Pre-owned]

This ECE Primus Smooth Plane (Model 704) is a premium German-made hand plane featuring a durable beech body and a hornbeam sole. It features a unique, backlash-free metal mechanism for precise iron adjustment.. Key Features and Benefits: Primus Adjustment Mechanism: A metal mechanism allows for fine blade depth adjustment via a screw, eliminating the need for hammer blows. Body Construction:...

£95.00 inc VAT