Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1960-8-3 [Clearance, SOLD]
Described as Crossing shape on the label (effectively a tapered file which has 2 convex sides - one flatter than the other).
Max width 21.3mm - Max thickness 6.3mm
Overall length with tang - 270mm
Filed surface length 190mm
Unhandled
This is a medium/fine file grade 3
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
One very minor surface blemish otherwise...
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1560-6-00 [Clearance, SOLD]
1/2 Round
Max width 14.8mm - Max thickness 4.7mm
Overall length with tang - 200mm
Filed surface length 140mm
Unhandled
This is a coarse file grade 00 with Valtan coating
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
Fine, as new condition.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1560-8-2 [Clearance, SOLD]
1/2 Round shape
Max width 21.1mm - Max thickness 6.3mm
Overall length with tang - 270mm
Filed surface length 190mm
Unhandled
This is a medium file grade 2
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
This file has special Valitan Coating 72HRc.
Fine condition as new.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1960-6-00 [Clearance, SOLD]
Described as Crossing shape on the label (effectively a tapered file which has 2 convex sides - one flatter than the other).
This file has a special coating VALITAN 72HRc
Max width 14.8mm - Max thickness 5mm
Overall length with tang - 200mm
Filed surface length 140mm
Unhandled
This is a coarse file grade 00
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust...
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1960-6-1 [Clearance, SOLD]
Described as Crossing shape on the label (effectively a tapered file which has 2 convex sides - one flatter than the other).
This file has a special coating VALITAN 72HRc
Max width 14.8mm - Max thickness 5mm
Overall length with tang - 200mm
Filed surface length 140mm
Unhandled
This is a coarse - medium file grade 1
00 is the coarsest file
2 is medium
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still...
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1960-6-2 [Clearance, SOLD]
Described as Crossing shape on the label (effectively a tapered file which has 2 convex sides - one flatter than the other).
This file has a special coating VALITAN 72HRc
Max width 14.8mm - Max thickness 5mm
Overall length with tang - 200mm
Filed surface length 140mm
Unhandled
This is a medium file grade 2
00 is the coarsest grade file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in...
Quansheng - No.5 Bedrock Pattern Bench Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Unused, in original box and packaging, as new.
Cherry handles, 2'' wide blade. 14'' overall length (355mm)
This is a commission sale on behalf of a customer.
Rabone & E Preston & Sons - Boxwood & Brass Rules [Preowned, SOLD]
3 nice boxwood & brass rules.
These are all in good condition. A light clean will dislodge any lingering cosmetic marks.
4'' caliper rule No.1466 - Rabone.
24'' four fold rule - No.1380 - Rabone
48'' four fold rule - No.3276 - E. Prestons & Sons Birmingham
Record 00 - Vice [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre Loved
Record 041 Shoulder Plane (5/8'' Blade) [Preowned, SOLD]
This is preowned, has a full blade, and has seen little or no use.
Record 043 Plough Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
This sweet little Record plough plane No. 043 is 140mm (5 1/2'') overall designed for making small rebates and cutting grooves.
The 043 has an adjustable depth stop, 2 arms and a bridged fence which can be used on either side of the plane body (for left or right handed use).
Original (tatty box). The plane is unused.
3mm, 4.5mm & 6.4mm cosmetically tarnished blades.
Commission...
Record 405 Multi-Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
A little used Record 405 in its original box, complete with a full set of cutters and instruction booklet.
Here is a great place to look and learn about this plane.
Note this plane comes with 23 standard cutters. The plane has a stained beech handle.
Record 778 Rebate & Fillester Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Unused in original packaging.
No. 778 plane has two positions for the cutter — one for ordinary work, and the other for bull-nose work.
It is fitted with a hardened steel spur, an adjustable depth gauge which is removable, and an adjustable fence which can be used on either side of the plane.
This plane is adaptable for many other purposes besides rabbeting when the fence and arms are...
Record Calvert Stephens - CS88 Bench Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
This is a commission sale on behalf of a customer.
This limited edition plane was made by Record Tools.
The excellent reference site dedicated to Record Tools is the best place to discover more information on all matters Record including detailed information about this plane (although the prices they quote are 17 years out of date!).
Information on the Record No. CS88 Calvert Stevens Smooth...
Record Imp No. 80 Vice [Preowned, SOLD]
Smooth working vice with anvil.
This is a genuinely good and original example of this handy little beastie.
It is designed to clamp to your workbench and has 2 1/4'' jaws that open to about 2 3/4''.
Record Imp No. 80 Vice [Preowned, SOLD]
Smooth working vice with anvil.
This is a genuinely good and original example of this handy little beastie.
We sold one just like it a couple of weeks ago and this is as good as that one.
It is designed to clamp to your workbench and has 2 1/4'' jaws that open to about 2 3/4''.
Record No.50 Combination Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
This is in super unused condition with the instruction booklet.
The box is a bit tatty with a torn lid but the plane is in fine condition with all the bits n pieces, cutters etc all present and very correct.
Pre-owned, commission sale.
Record Technical Jack Plane - T5 [Preowned, SOLD]
Missing the side handle.
This plane benefits from a Clifton hand forged 2'' wide blade.
Read all about it here..
In good working condition.
Saddlers Round Knife - C S Osborne & Co. Newark N.J [Preowned, SOLD]
This is a lovely vintage Saddlers round knife from the USA manufacturer CS Osborne.
It is difficult to date but from its form and simplistic beauty we hazard a guess that it is an early one dating as far back as the 19th Century.The blade has a lovely ring to it when flicked by a finger.
It is marked ''C S Osborne & Co. Newark N.J Made in USA'' on the blade. It is also marked...
Set of 10 Marples Bevel Edge chisels [Preowned, SOLD]
These have been very little used and show no sign of wear. The original grinding marks are still on show.
The set graduates from 1/8" through to 2" as follows.
1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2" & 2"
Most of them have their edge guards.
Brass ferrules (one has split)
Boxwood handles.
Commission sale.
Set of 4 Butt Chisels - Pfeil Swiss Made [Preowned, SOLD]
Set of 4 Butt Chisels - Pfeil Swiss Made
Pre-owned but these look unused. Slight staining to the plum wood handles.
6mm, 12mm, 19mm & 25mm
155mm overall length including handle.
The 4 chisels come with a wooden storage block.
Set of 7 - Clifton Anniversary Planes [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
A wonderful set of 7 Limited Edition Clifton Anniversary Planes 2010.
One of 12 full sets known to have been sold from this Sheffield planemaker.
(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 of the long history of toolmaking in Sheffield, England.
This...
Simon James 19mm Holdfasts (Pair) [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Pre-owned but unused.
Superficial scratching but otherwise absolutely fit for purpose.
This is the description from our main site when the pair are sold for £59 "Handmade, using traditional methods and a small forge by experienced craftsmen as a cottage industry. They are not mass produced so everyone has very slight differences, which is what you expect with handmade workmanship. They are all...
Stanley 444 Dovetail Tongue & Groove Plane [Preowned, Professionally Restored, SOLD]
This is a rare beast.
This example has been professionally re-nickel plated and 4 new blades have been made to complete the plane.
This plane was designed for the precision planing of dovetail joints.
The STANLEY 444 Dovetail plane was manufactured between 1912 and 1938 so it is very rare to find something so old in mint condition as the nickel plating always deteriorates over time if the...
Stanley No.50 Combination Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
It is quite easy to find this plane on reselling sites like Ebay etc. However, unlike many of the examples on those sites, this Stanley No.50 Combination plane is in unused, "as new" condition, in its original box (this has been drawn on in felt tip pen), with instruction leaflet, with the 17 cutters in the wooden cutter holder, has both spurs and the nickel plating is 95+ untarnished.
9 plough/dado...
Swan Neck Lock Mortise Chisel 3/8'' [Preowned, SOLD]
14 1/2'' overall with a lovely beech handle.
Stamped "I Sorby" on the steel.
This hasn't done any work in our opinion and is in G++ condition
TASAI Japanese Chisel (24mm) - Damascus Steel (Mokume) & Sandalwood Handle [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
Blue steel cutting edge made of Tasai special blue steel, a custom made steel for master blacksmith Tasai which is laminated onto the special multi-layer core ''Mokume pattern''
The handle is made of sandalwood (and still has its protective film covering it which we have decided not to remove to allow you the privilege. However the photo will show a glaze rather than the true colour of the handle).
We...
Thomas Flinn Pax 1776 - Cross Cut Saw [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]
15tpi
Unused in original packaging.
The saw has 2 minor blemishes on the saw plate. One is near the brass back. The second is 13mm from the cutting teeth - i.e years of sawing before that would ever become an issue.
Each blemish is no more than 5mm x 5mm They detract a little from the saw's appearance but not its functionality.
Attractive open walnut handle with inset Thomas Flinn PAX...
Timber Scribe and Race Knife [Preowned, SOLD]
Rosewood handled with brass ferrule, this attractive race knife and scribe is unmarked.
Original including the wing nut.
A lovely vintage tool.
Timber scribes were used to mark casks, imported timber, packing crates and trees for felling.
Tite Mark Glen-Drake Standard Marking Gauge [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned in little used condition.
The Tite-Mark Range is manufactured by Glen Drake Toolworks and distributed by Lie-Nielsen Toolworks.
The unique micrometer adjustment makes these marking gauges an easy and very accurate tool to use. It has steel shafts with brass body and fixed circular A2 blade hardened to 58-60 Rockwell. The blade retracts safely into a recess in the head.
The Tite-Mark Standard...
Tite Mark Long Marking Gauge [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned in little used condition.
The Tite-Mark Range is manufactured by Glen Drake Toolworks and distributed by Lie-Nielsen Toolworks.
The unique micrometer adjustment makes these marking gauges an easy and very accurate tool to use. It has steel shafts with a brass body and fixed circular A2 blade hardened to 58-60 Rockwell. The blade retracts safely into a recess in the head.
The Tite-Mark...
Tite-Mark Glen-Drake Mini Marking Gauge (with marking and mortise blade sets) [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned in very good condition.
The Tite-Mark Range is manufactured by Glen Drake Toolworks and distributed by Lie-Nielsen Toolworks (both from the USA).
NOTE - This mini tite-mark marking gauge is no longer in production.
The unique micrometer adjustment makes these marking gauges an easy and very accurate tool to use. It has steel shafts with a brass body and fixed circular A2 blade hardened...
Union No.42 Tongue & Groove Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
A very nice example of the No.42 tongue & groove plane by UNION
This dates from about the 1920's
This Union No.42, which is similar to the Stanley plane, has a fence that you can swing through 180 degrees. One way for the tongue, then swing it around for the groove.
In great order this plane is ready to tongue and to groove.
This is a commission sale.
Veritas - Edge Trimming Plane (Left Hand) [Preowned]
Pre-owned, a commission sale.
This is what we and Lee Valley Tools say about the edge trimming plane
"Edge-trimming planes are used for final trimming cuts on jointed boards to ensure smooth edges at exactly 90° to the face, and for working end grain. In many instances you will need only one model; the appropriate choice is often based on which of your hands is dominant.
However, neither...
Veritas - Mark II Deluxe Honing Guide Set [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned but seemingly unused.
This is a commission sale on behalf of a customer.
This is what Classic Hand Tools say about this set on our website ..
''The key to consistent and fast honing is repeatability - and this guide delivers it in spades. Whether you're a sharpening veteran or just starting out, this versatile guide lets you concentrate on sharpening without worrying...
Veritas - Medium Shoulder Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned - a commission sale on behalf of our customer.
A few superficial scuff marks/scratches but this plane has been used quite infrequently and is in G++ condition with a full O1 iron.
Original box.
Selling on our main site for £219
''The shoulder plane (a specialized rebate plane) is the ultimate tool for trimming a joint to a perfect fit. There is no better plane for...
Veritas - Small Plow Plane (Right Hand with 6 Metric Blades) [Preowned]
Pre-owned – a commission sale
4, 5, 6, 7 ,8 & 10mm blades come with this plane which has been lightly used.
Original packaging (the box is a bit tatty) and Instruction booklet.
The condition of the plane and blades is Good ++ (G++) which indicates it is not new, but has been well cared for and has no defects over and above superficial cosmetic blemishes.
“Closest in size...
Veritas - Small Shoulder Plane [Preowned]
Pre-owned, a commission sale.
This is what we and Lee Valley Tools say about the small shoulder plane
"Designed to seat nicely in the hand, the smallest Veritas shoulder plane is easily controlled using a one-handed grip.
The lever cap wraps around the rear of the body, shrouding the blade adjustment mechanism so it does not obstruct the grip while acting as a comfortable rest for the palm.
The...