Pfeil Lino & Block Cutting Tools - Set of 12 [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
Made by Pfeil - Switzerland
These tools are very popular based on our experience in selling Pfeil carving tools for the last 15 years (but clearly not by our customer though, as he has never used them!).
Precisely ground and polished.
Pear handles, 70mm blade length, 125mm overall length.
The set which is housed in a wooden stand includes:
1 straight chisel 8mm (L1-8);
1 skew...
Pfeil Woodcarving Punches - Set of 9 Swiss Background Punches [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
Made by Pfeil - Switzerland
Unused - fine condition - a commission sale.
These Pfeil Punches for wood are for creating background detail for your carvings. They are made from steel and weigh 540g each.
They are housed in a wooden base.
Size - 10mm x 10mm x 135mm each.
These are the same set of puches as Classic Hand Tools sell in their Pfeil carving tools section for £170 (and...
Philip Marcou - Smoothing Plane [Preowned]
Offers are invited in the region of £2500 for this fabulous plane. Email sales@classichandtools.com or call 01473 784983 to discuss
Plough Plane Project [Preowned, SOLD]
So, this grubbly plane, like Fraser, needs a good clean.
Beech, with brass tips, escutcheons and depth stop screw.
You do not need to put on the marigolds or find a buffing wheel to clean it up. Nothing too heavy is needed , just a bit of tender loving care with a bit of fine wire wool to clean off a few idle paint marks, years of dust layers and a minor amount of surface rust. We think this...
Preston's Patent Reeder [Preowned, SOLD]
This was from David Charlesworth's workshop in Devon but did not make the sale of his 100 best tools only because the 2 fence screws do not match each other (they work as they should - see photo).
One double reeding cutter (2 flutes each).
2 fences, one straight, one with a slight radius.
We think this was repainted some time ago as it presents as near perfect.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1560-6-0 [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 0
00 is the coarsest file
2 is medium
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
Fine condition, as new.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1560-6-00 [Clearance, SOLD]
1/2 Round shape
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
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
Fine condition, as new.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1560-6-2 [Clearance, SOLD]
1/2 round shape
Max width 14.8mm - Max thickness 4.7mm
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 rust proof paper.
Fine condition, as new.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1960-8-1 [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 coarse - medium file grade 1
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
Fine condition as new.
Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1960-8-2 [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 file grade 2
00 is the coarsest file
6 is the finest grade.
Machine made.
Still in rust proof paper.
Fine condition as new.
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.
Quercus Magazine – Working Wood by Hand – 6 back issues [Clearance]
As new.
Nick Gibbs, long in the tooth English journalist was the editor of Quercus. Nick created this fantastic magazine with a lot of variety for woodworking by hand enthusiasts.
Quercus Magazine was launched in June 2020 for anyone working wood by hand, with chairmaking, green woodworking, Slöjd, carving and furniture-making.
After three successful years editing Quercus and taking part...
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 077A Bullnose & Chisel Plane [Vintage]
This is great alternative to buying a new plane if your budget is constrained.
G++ condition, good blade (3/4") remaining.
The front nose will detach so you can use this as a chisel plane.
The blade is 1 1/8" wide.
This excellent site will give you further information
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 722 Small Router Plane [Vintage, SOLD]
This webpage will tell you more about this little English router plane: Record 722 Router Plane
One 1/4" straight blade. No box.
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 Circular (Circumference) Plane – 020c [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
In mint condition. This is a commission sale for a perfectly looked after unused plane.
Quite a few of these planes, whether Stanley or Record are in circulation on Ebay and the like, but the buyer must be very wary as often these planes have had a hard life, particularly the vintage planes (the rivets on the sole near the mouth loosen and cracks can develop in the castings).
No such fears here...
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...
Sanderson Hardware – Cotter Pin Ring Pull in Brass (x2) [Preowned]
This is old stock from the early days of starting up Classic Hand Tools. Sanderson Hardware are still going in California.
(Note - these cotter pins are different to what they offer now).
The diameter of the ring pull is 3/4". The rod stock is 1/8" diameter and 2 1/4” ong .
The square plate is ¾” x 5/8” with 4 screw holes (screws provided).
The plate has...
Sash Pocket Chisel [Vintage]
10 ½" overall, 1 1/2" wide, with 3 1/2" long blade.
Original handle with brass ferrule and leather washer.
Sash pocket chisels are medium length chisels designed to cut the 'pocket piece' in the side of the frame of a sash sliding window. This pocket piece is the removeable wooden 'window' to enable access into the space at each side of sash windows where...
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 12 IYOROI Japanese Oire Nomi Bench Chisels [Preowned, As New]
Still in their original wrapping, this set comprises of 12 bevel edge chisels from the brand IYOROI in linen roll.
223mm in overall length.
Red oak handles.
Black finish to the blades with polished hollows. Black finish to striking hoops.
Hollow ground backs with single flutes for all widths.
Widths are as follows:
1.5, 3, 6, 9, 12,15,18, 21, 24, 30, 36 & 42mm.
Denim tool...
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 4 Odate Crowning Plates & an Odate Dressing Plate [Preowned]
This set of plates is from David Charlesworth workshop in North Devon at Hartland, Devon, England (see the new film featuring Gillian Anderson & Jason Isaacs called THE SALT PATH for an idea of where David lived if you have never been to Hartland).
So, David will have used these (probably for testing and review for an article). The plates have not been heavily used in our opinion but are pre-owned...
Set of 6 Incannel Firmer Gouges - Henry Taylor, Sheffield [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
This is a great value buy.
These Henry Taylor incannel gouges are ground on the inside face (as normal) which creates an outside cutting edge.
The blades are about 4" (100mm) long and have stained beech rounded handles with brass ferrules.
Made in Sheffield, England for over 150 years.
This set comprises the following gouges (if bought new from our site they would cost you £214)
F11...
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...
Shirogami Ichigou Nomi - 24mm Japanese Chisel [Preowned, As New]
Unused, as new.
White paper tool steel and high carbon steel laminated blade with red oak handle and steel striking hoop.
240mm overall. 60mm blade.
White paper steel (Shirogami in Japanese) is a carbon tool steel that is ideally suited to the production of chisels. It exhibits superior durability when compared to alloyed blue paper steels.
Widely available in the UK for about £70...
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...