Friday Finds

Flexcut Left-Handed Carving Jack [Clearance, SOLD]

Flexcut Left-Handed Carving Jack [Clearance, SOLD]

FLEXCUT CARVIN JACK - older version, new. LEFT HANDED For you whittlers out there! This is the older version of the Carvin Jack launched successfully by USA manufacturer Flexcut some 20 years ago to great acclaim. This a new unused version of the Carvin Jack in original packaging (the new version is labelled 2.0) Blades firmly lock in both open and closed positions Supplied with SlipStrop...

£95.00 inc VAT

Flexcut Special Edition Forged 4 Knife Set [Clearance, SOLD]

Flexcut Special Edition Forged 4 Knife Set [Clearance, SOLD]

4 different bladed knives for carving / whittling. A few years back (around 2016), Flexcut USA created some Special Edition Forged Knives with drop forged precision machines blades married to bocote wood (a dark wood, similar in appearance to walnut) and leather handles for comfort and grip. Pre-sharpened by hand. The 4 knives are each just over 6” (150mm) in length overall. The blades...

£112.00 inc VAT

Flexcut – 2 Special Edition Forged Upsweep & Cutting Knives KN203 & KN204 [Clearance, SOLD]

Upsweep & Cutting Knives KN203 & KN204 New, old stock. With attractive bocote and leather insert handles these 2 knives were part of a small special edition from well-known carving tool maker Flexcut USA. They are not available now as the edition was limited and production stopped several years ago. 160mm overall with the high carbon drop forged blade edge each measuring approximately...

£44.00 inc VAT

Flexcut – 3 Special Edition Forged Carving Knives [Clearance, SOLD]

Upsweep, Detail & Cutting Knives KN201, KN203 & KN204 New, old stock. With attractive bocote and leather insert handles these 3 knives were part of a small special edition from well-known carving tool maker Flexcut USA. They are not available now as the edition was limited and production stopped several years ago. 160mm overall. High carbon drop forged blade edges, the cutting and...

£66.00 inc VAT

Flexcut – Special Edition Forged Cutting Knife KN204 [Clearance, SOLD]

New, old stock. With attractive bocote and leather insert handles this knife was part of a small special edition from well known carving tool maker Flexcut USA. They are not available now as the edition was limited and production stopped several years ago. 160mm overall with the high carbon drop forged blade edge measuring 35mm. The blade profile differs slightly from current Flexcut offerings...

£20.00 inc VAT

Flexcut – Special Edition Forged Upsweep Knife KN203 [Clearance, SOLD]

New, old stock. With attractive bocote and leather insert handles this knife was part of a small special edition from well known carving tool maker Flexcut USA. They are not available now as the edition was limited and production stopped several years ago. 160mm overall with the high carbon drop forged blade edge measuring 35mm. The blade profile differs slightly from current Flexcut offerings...

£20.00 inc VAT

Folding Timber Scribe / Race Knife [Preowned, SOLD]

Folding Timber Scribe / Race Knife [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre Loved

£25.00 inc VAT

Gifkins A10 Dovetail Jig [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

Gifkins A10 Dovetail Jig [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

Unused. A commission sale. The A10 Gifkins Box Maker's Dovetail Jig. The Gifkins Dovetail Jig is ideal for boxes, drawers and other small pieces requiring clean, accurate, through-cut dovetail joints. After the initial setup, there is no need to make a trial joint every time you use the jig. Once adjusted, the Gifkins Box Makers Dovetail Jig always gives you exactly the same fit, no matter...

£270.00 (VAT exempt)

Gifkins Dovetail Jig with F5 Template Upgrade [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Gifkins Dovetail Jig with F5 Template Upgrade [Pre-owned, SOLD]

This Dovetail jig and upgrade template can be studied further on the Gifkins Dovetail Jig page of our website to see if it suits your needs. It is simple to use and will make box making a simpler task for those who like to use a router. We are offering these as a combined special package that would normally set you back £550 They are pre-owned however the jig has been sparingly used...

£360.00 inc VAT

Gifkins F5 Finger Jig [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

Gifkins F5 Finger Jig [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

Pre-owned - unused. A commission sale. The F5 template cuts a joint with delicate 5 mm fingers, and is fully adjustable, maintaining the quality and accuracy that is synonymous with products from Gifkins product range. The template uses a specially designed solid carbide cutter and will handle any thickness up to a maximum of 13 mm. As with dovetailing, the finger joints are cut on a table mounted...

£160.00 (VAT exempt)

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

Gransfors Bruk – Broad Axe - Left handed 4813 with offset handle [New with damaged leather sheath]

Gransfors Bruk – Broad Axe - Left handed 4813 with offset handle [New with damaged leather sheath]

Fraser (who else?) has managed to cut the leather sheath that protects the edge of the Swedish made axe. The axe is fine but you should be aware that the sheath is damaged. However, it is functioning (unlike Fraser) as intended and the damage is not where the cutting edge sits. Left grind with left offset handle. Unused – as new. 4813 Left Offset Handle - Left Grind. With the back...

£175.00 inc VAT

Gransfors Bruks – Double Bevel Broad Axe [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Gransfors Bruks – Double Bevel Broad Axe [Pre-owned, SOLD]

The pattern of the Gransfors Broad Axe and the handle is based on old Swedish logging techniques for squaring logs and structural timbers of all kinds. Has sufficient space between the "blade’s beard" and the handle for the user’s fingers. There are different options of bevels (double, left or right). You also have handle options of straight (so the blade is in line with the cutting...

£165.00 (VAT exempt)

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 (Diamic) - Heavy-duty Socketed Framing Chisel F47 - 1 ½'' wide [Pre-owned]

We have resharpened the cutting edge of this ash handled heavy duty firmer chisel on a Tormek machine (so it is hollow ground) - it is now ready to get to work. In truth, this chisel slipped out of its packaging onto our showroom floor (again the finger of blame points to Fraser) which slightly damaged the edge. It is unused. This product is out of stock currently at Classic Hand Tools where...

£80.00 inc VAT

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

IOROI Bevel Edge Chisel Set – 9 piece box [Pre-owned, SOLD]

IOROI Bevel Edge Chisel Set – 9 piece box [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Please note: you may only have a maximum of 30 minutes to complete checkout with this Friday Finds item once you have placed it in your basket. Thank you.

£295.00 inc VAT

IYOROI Japanese Chisels (with Boxwood Handles) - Set of 10 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

IYOROI Japanese Chisels (with Boxwood Handles) - Set of 10 [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Still in their original box and wrapping, this set comprises of 10 chisels from the brand IYOROI. 223mm in overall length. Sizes are as follows.. 3, 6, 9, 12,15,18, 24, 30, 36 & 42mm. Hollow ground back with single flutes for widths 3mm, 6mm & 9mm. Double flutes for 12mm, 15mm & 18mm & triple Flutes for 24mm, 30mm, 36mm and 42mm This is a commission sale from one of our...

£360.00 (VAT exempt)

Iyoroi Japanese Diamond Backed Paring Chisel/Slick (24mm) [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Iyoroi Japanese Diamond Backed Paring Chisel/Slick (24mm) [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Unused paring chisel/slick from Iyoroi who are makers from Japan. 24mm wide with single hollow. Length overall - 580mm Oak handle. The blades are 120mm long. The back is diamond shaped as opposed to bevel edged. This is a long paring chisels refered to as a slick and is used for cleaning up joints such as the mortise and tenon joints. They are not design to be struck with a mallet...

£100.00 (VAT exempt)

Iyoroi Spearpoint 18mm Drawshave Chisel - Yari Kanna [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

Iyoroi Spearpoint 18mm Drawshave Chisel - Yari Kanna [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

Boxwood handle - unused. In fact whilst it looks like a chisel it is best described as a plane (kanna). These work by drawing the edge towards you. They are also described as a Japanese skew chisel that tapers to a point from 18mm. The length of the blade is 60mm with an overall length of 210mm Japanese Yari Kanna are unusual tools, descended from ancient Korean and Japanese bent chisels used...

£65.00 (VAT exempt)

Japanese Marking & Layout Tool Bundle [Pre-owned]

Japanese Marking & Layout Tool Bundle [Pre-owned]

White oak marking gauge with matching double marking (mortise) gauge, a small awl, a marking knife and a wooden hammer. 5 separate tools all in G++ condition.

£65.00 inc VAT

Japanese Mortise Chisel – 12mm wide [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Japanese Mortise Chisel – 12mm wide [Pre-owned, SOLD]

A stout fella but with 80mm of blade left, enough for the building of a temple or two. 245mm overall. Red Oak handle. Steel strike hoop and ferrule. Little used. Makers stamp but we can’t identify the maker.

£24.00 inc VAT

Japanese Skew Chisel - Suminagashi [Preowned, SOLD]

Japanese Skew Chisel - Suminagashi [Preowned, SOLD]

36mm wide red oak handled unused Suminagashi chisel which for some reason has been expertly skewed along its 36mm blade edge. So this is now a laminated steel 36mm wide skew chisel. Triple fluted hollows. Little or very little use. The skew is right to left (high to low) when looking down the handle. The handle has also had a flat introduced into the handle so that the blade lies totally flat when...

£60.00 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

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

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 982 Smoothing Plane [Preowned, SOLD]

Karl Holtey 982 Smoothing Plane [Preowned, SOLD]

The best description of this plane is from Karl Holtey's website. Karl has long been recognised as a planemaker who has always sought perfection in his work. He is regarded by many as one of the best, if not the best modern day planemaker. The 982 was made in the early years of the last decade. This example has seen very little use and has minor superficial scratch marks on the sole consistent...

£4,500.00 (VAT exempt)

King Deluxe Sharpening Stone – Monster Size [Pre-owned, Unused, SOLD]

King Deluxe Sharpening Stone – Monster Size [Pre-owned, Unused, SOLD]

1000 grit unused Japanese King brand waterstone. 230mm x 100mm x 80mm. A little workshop dusty dirty but unused in original scruffy packaging. A commission sale.

£50.00 (VAT exempt)

Kirschen 6 Chisel Set (2 Cherries Brand) [Preowned, SOLD]

A boxed set of six chisels in a wooden presentation case by Kirschen, Germany. 6 little used "2 Cherries Brand" chisels with graduated beech handles (the wider the chisel the bigger the handle). 6, 10, 12, 16, 20 & 26mm wide blades, shaped handle and fitted with a steel ferrule. Polished blades made from high carbon steel. Pre-owned. Little used. Available new elsewhere in the UK for about...

£95.00 (VAT exempt)

Knew Concept 3CS Fret Saw [Pre-owned, SOLD]

This Knew Concepts saw pre-dates the heavier and more rigidly framed Mk. IV saws. It has the lever tension mechanism, is easy to use due to light weight. It is powder-coated red and is extremely scratch and damage resistant. The Cam Lever Tension is designed for rapid, repetitive blade changes (when piercing for example). The tension does not change when re-setting the blade. Simply flip the lever...

£55.00 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)

Large Carving Chisel – 3/4'' Double Bevel Skew by Flexcut USA [Clearance, SOLD]

Large Carving Chisel – 3/4'' Double Bevel Skew by Flexcut USA [Clearance, SOLD]

These unused tools were discontinued from Flexcut USA’s portfolio of large tools several years ago. These are unused new, old stock tools in perfect condition. Flexcut designed these beefy tools to be stuck with a mallet when working on large sculptures. but of course, they can be used by hand to shape work without whacking with a mallet as required. The old Flexcut code is MC 302 which...

£14.00 inc VAT

Large Carving Mallet - Brass Head - Swiss Made [Preowned, SOLD]

Large Carving Mallet - Brass Head - Swiss Made [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre Loved

£45.00 inc VAT

Large Flexcut Carving Starter Set [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Large Flexcut Carving Starter Set [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

This boxed set of 6 tools includes a 9mm 60 degree V tool, a series-11 (veining) 6mm gouge, a series-10 14mm gouge, a series-7 11mm gouge, a series-5 17mm gouge, and a series-3 25mm gouge. These are Flexcut's large sculpture tools, which are 250mm overall length. In their original box, totally unused so "as new", although technically pre-owed as we bought them as part of a clearance lot. Available...

£135.00 inc VAT

Lee Valley Winding Sticks 24” [Preowned, SOLD]

Lee Valley Winding Sticks 24” [Preowned, SOLD]

This is the description from the main section of our website. “Winding sticks are not new; woodworkers have been making them for years from scrap wood and using them to check the flatness of material. Placed at opposite ends of a board, they accentuate any twist (wind), making it easier to identify and correct. With the sticks in place, sight across their top edges. If the edges are parallel,...

£24.00 inc VAT