Friday Finds

Marples Bevel Edged Bench Chisels x4 (1/4'', 3/8'', 5/8'' & 3/4'') [Preowned, SOLD]

Marples Bevel Edged Bench Chisels x4 (1/4'', 3/8'', 5/8'' & 3/4'') [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned, little used, will clean up easily to look almost new. Beech handles with brass ferrules. 220-240mm overall. Edge guards included.

£36.00 inc VAT

Marples M6 Jack Plane [Vintage, SOLD]

This Marples jointer plane has a 2 3/8” wide blade (original with correct cap iron and 1 ¾” left in the blade). A few scratches to the distinctive cherry red japanning. Nice handles (rosewood – we think). 18” overall Dating this plane is fun, which we will leave to you (suffice to say we think post 1940). Do your detective work here at this superb William...

£85.00 (VAT exempt)

Marples Paring Chisels 1'' & 3/4'' [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Marples Paring Chisels 1'' & 3/4'' [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

385mm overall with 140mm boxwood handles Pre-owned - Unused The 1'' has a cracked brass ferrule. Otherwise in G++ condition. We don't think they have done any work. The handles and blades are marked Marples. 2 bevel edge paring chisels.

£48.00 inc VAT

Martinez Signature Series 7075 - Metric Rapid Square (with base) [Preowned, SOLD]

Martinez Signature Series 7075 - Metric Rapid Square (with base) [Preowned, SOLD]

This is a commission sale. Used but in G++ condition. This US made roofing square with a 180mm metric blade designed for accuracy and durability. Made with aerospace grade aluminium, hard anodised, this square is light and strong with very, easy to read measurements. The base (or heel) is anodised aluminium in red (no level) providing a reliable base that improves control and precision in marking...

£88.00 (VAT exempt)

Millers Falls Hand Vice with bits [Preowned, SOLD]

Millers Falls Hand Vice with bits [Preowned, SOLD]

A bit of vintage fun with this lovely example of a Millers Falls hand vice with 6 bits. The bits are secretly housed in the ebony handle which has a screw top, The handle can be screwed into the vice from the underside or from the side. All original. 6 bits include a little circular anvil, 3 chisels and 2 V shaped bits bent at right angle. Lightly cleaned to reveal the maker's mark...

Was £60.00 Now £48.00 inc VAT

Modelmark - Steel Number Stamps - 2.5mm [Preowned, SOLD]

Modelmark - Steel Number Stamps - 2.5mm [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned, used but looking even crisper than Uncle Albert on a night out. 0-9 numbers - 2.5mm (3/32'') stamps in plastic case.

£12.00 inc VAT

Modelmark - Steel Number stamps - 3mm [Preowned, SOLD]

Modelmark - Steel Number stamps - 3mm [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned, used but looking crisp. 0-9 numbers - 3mm stamps in a plastic storage case.

£12.00 inc VAT

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

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

Unused as new (Sept 2023). Pre-owned but unused. Save a few pennies!

£42.00 inc VAT

NO KNICKERS! Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Rebating Block Plane No.507 [Preowned, SOLD]

NO KNICKERS! Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Rebating Block Plane No.507 [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned in little used condition with Lie-Nielsen branded plane sack The Lie-Nielsen No 507 Rebating Block Plane is also described as a Lie-Nielsen 60½ Rebating Block Plane (60 1/2R). This 12° angle rebate block plane is based on an old Sargent block plane (No 507). The plane body is made from unbreakable ductile iron and is ground flat and square to .001". The cap iron is polished...

£165.00 inc VAT

No.9 Mitre Plane - Lie-Nielsen Toolworks [Preowned, SOLD]

No.9 Mitre Plane - Lie-Nielsen Toolworks [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre-owned and used sparingly. This is the iron bodied version with the side handle. Later models had the option of a "hot dog" attachment which would still work with this model if you thought you needed it although this bad boy maybe heading to a collector. This discontinued beauty has marks of use. The sole is 90-95% free of any marks as are the side faces. This is not pristine,...

£625.00 inc VAT

Norris A17 Smoother Plane [Rare, Vintage, SOLD]

Norris A17 Smoother Plane [Rare, Vintage, SOLD]

This is a commission sale of a rare A17 Norris coffin shaped smoother. Gunmetal sides with sweated steel sole and steel pins. Attractive rosewood infill which needs a very light cleaned to get rid of a few grimy marks, paint splatter etc. The rosewood will respond delightfully and hopefully the photographs already do justice to the rich rosewood colour. No major scratches or blemishes to...

£1,750.00 (VAT exempt)

Norris No.13 Smoothing Plane [Vintage]

Steel soled Norris smoothing plane with pinned parallel patent metal sides and attractive rosewood infill. Alex Mathieson & Son iron ( 1 ½” remaining at least) and matching cap iron. The lever cap is stamped Norris London. This was once owned by an A Kirkland, whose name is on the rosewood, AK initials on the plane bed and quite discreetly dotted on one of the steel sides. The...

£445.00 (VAT exempt)

Norris No.20E Shoulder Plane [Rare, Vintage]

This plane has been professionally restored although you wouldn't know this unless we told you as the restoration is perfectly done. The steel soled mouth is tight and true. Gunmetal body with lovely ebony infil and wedge. A very nice shoulder plane which bears the dings and marks of use. There is little left of the original Norris blade (clearly stamped with Norris London) hence the...

£395.00 inc VAT

Old Grannies Tooth Router [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Old Grannies Tooth Router [Pre-owned, SOLD]

This tool is larger than your usual granny. She measures 240mm x 90mm x 65mm She has 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm & 18mm wide straight blades which are currently crudely sharpened and would benefit from being refined (not a difficult task). Not elegant or refined like most grannies but adorable nevertheless!

£30.00 inc VAT

Pair of Lie-Nielsen Drawbore Pins [Pre-owned]

Pair of Lie-Nielsen Drawbore Pins [Pre-owned]

Drawboring is a great way to make a strong mechanical joint. A wooden pin is hammered through slightly offset holes in the two pieces, and pulls the joint together. You use Drawbore Pins to pull the joint together first (with some force and a twisting motion). This eases the edges of the hole, making driving the wood pin easier. You can also disassemble the joint if you want to work on the fit some...

£120.00 (VAT exempt)

Pair of No.12 Hollow & Round by John Moseley & Son [Vintage, SOLD]

Pair of No.12 Hollow & Round by John Moseley & Son [Vintage, SOLD]

A nice pair! Hollows and rounds were made in matched pairs, thin ones marked No1 and widest ones generally stopped at No.18 (yes, we have seen a No.20 matched pair but that is rare) No.12's have cutters that are 3/4" wide. Wedges and irons in very good order. John Moseley was making planes in Broad Street from 1862-1894 (Source : Goodman, British Planemakers from 1700) There...

£25.00 inc VAT

Pair of Stanley 98/99 Rebate Planes [Preowned, SOLD]

Pair of Stanley 98/99 Rebate Planes [Preowned, SOLD]

They may look a bit scruffy but in fact that is just dried oil in the photos which disguises tools in G++ condition with full blades and nice rosewood knobs. This pair will clean up nicely. Patent date of Jan 95 (that will be 1895!).

£138.00 inc VAT

Panel Raising Plane [Vintage, SOLD]

A beech bodied panel raising plane with good 2 ¼'' skew iron by Greaves. The plane does not have a maker’s name but is well made and is in very good order. 8 ½'' long.

£40.00 inc VAT

Paring chisels – 4 lovelies [Vintage, SOLD]

Paring chisels – 4 lovelies [Vintage, SOLD]

Well looked after vintage paring chisels all with brass ferrules. Some bashing to the handles (crack to the largest size and a split to the 1” chisel but they are functional and fit for good use) Marples & Sons, Sheffield - 15 1/2” (390mm) overall – 8” (200mm) blade – 1 ¼” (32mm) wide bevel edge paring chisel Hearnshaw Brothers, Sheffield...

£84.00 inc VAT

Pfeil Carving Tools Set of 8 with Roll [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Pfeil Carving Tools Set of 8 with Roll [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Unused, and unusual in that these Swiss made carving tools have attractive stained handles. This Pfeil 8 piece carving set is a starter set containing 7 full size fully forged tools and one chip carving tool. The set is supplied in a rugged canvas roll case and the tools are honed and sharpened ready for use. The tools included are 1/12, 1s/12, 5/12, 4/20, 7/10, 9/4, 12/8 and KERB12. So...

£210.00 (VAT exempt)

Pfeil Drawknife - 110mm blade [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Pfeil Drawknife - 110mm blade [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Offset cherry handles. 290mm overall. For small scale shaping. Used but with plenty of life left. Could do with a re-sharpen.

£28.00 inc VAT

Pfeil Lino & Block Cutting Tools - Set of 12 [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

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...

£215.00 (VAT exempt)

Pfeil Woodcarving Punches - Set of 9 Swiss Background Punches [Preowned, As New, SOLD]

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...

£125.00 (VAT exempt)

Philip Marcou - Smoothing Plane [Preowned, SOLD]

Philip Marcou - Smoothing Plane [Preowned, SOLD]

Offers are invited in the region of £2500 for this fabulous plane. Email sales@classichandtools.com or call 01473 784983 to discuss

£2,500.00 (VAT exempt)

Philly Planes – 24'' Jointer Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Philly Planes – 24'' Jointer Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

60mm wide with 4mm thick tombstone shaped blade. Designed to make things flat! This plane has done next to no work. Beech, lovely handle, gentle chamfering. ''PHILLY PLANES MADE IN ENGLAND'' Stamped on the front of the plane. (Also, the initials CWW)

£250.00 inc VAT

Philly Planes – Rosewood and Brass Dovetail Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Philly Planes – Rosewood and Brass Dovetail Plane [Pre-owned, SOLD]

This was a commission plane for an English customer. The plane is a skewed rebate plane with a 1 3/16'' blade set in a 1 7/8'' wide body with a full width fence that is ¾'' deep. The plane is 9 ¼'' long. It has a nicked iron as shown in the photograph and a full length brass wear strip. Philly Planes stamped on the front of the plane. We can...

£250.00 inc VAT

Philly Planes – Superior Marking Gauge [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Philly Planes – Superior Marking Gauge [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Brass & rosewood stock, this pre-owned marking, cutting and pencil gauge is beautifully made by Welsh eccentric and tool maker Phil Edwards who is well know for his wooden plane making prowess (if not for his singing – almost a private joke – sorry!). This is what Phil says about this gauge on his website: Our traditional style marking gauge is made from Rosewood, brass and high...

£95.00 inc VAT

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...

£75.00 inc VAT

Preston Flat Soled Spokeshave – Nickel Plated [Vintage]

This attractive shave is the Preston 1391 shave with 2'' blade Original Preston iron with plenty of life left. .10'' overall. A very attractive which presents well with all original parts. A commission sale.

£105.00 (VAT exempt)

Preston's Patent Reeder [Preowned, SOLD]

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.

£55.00 inc VAT

Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1560-6-0 [Clearance, SOLD]

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.

£22.00 inc VAT

Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1560-6-00 [Clearance, SOLD]

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.

£20.00 inc VAT

Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1560-6-2 [Clearance, SOLD]

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.

£25.00 inc VAT

Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1960-8-1 [Clearance, SOLD]

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.

£42.00 inc VAT

Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1960-8-2 [Clearance, SOLD]

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.

£42.00 inc VAT

Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LP1960-8-3 [Clearance, SOLD]

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...

£42.00 inc VAT

Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1560-6-00 [Clearance, SOLD]

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.

£22.00 inc VAT

Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1560-8-2 [Clearance, SOLD]

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.

£32.00 inc VAT

Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1960-6-00 [Clearance, SOLD]

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...

£25.00 inc VAT

Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1960-6-1 [Clearance, SOLD]

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...

£30.00 inc VAT

Quality Swiss Precision File by Glardon-Vallorbe LPV1960-6-2 [Clearance, SOLD]

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...

£32.00 inc VAT

Quansheng - No.5 Bedrock Pattern Bench Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

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.

£115.00 (VAT exempt)

Quercus Magazine – Working Wood by Hand – 6 back issues [Clearance, SOLD]

Quercus Magazine – Working Wood by Hand – 6 back issues [Clearance, SOLD]

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...

£15.00 (VAT exempt)

Rabone & E Preston & Sons - Boxwood & Brass Rules [Preowned, SOLD]

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

£36.00 inc VAT

Rabone Chesterman 12' No.1908 Steel Tri Square [Preowned, SOLD]

Rabone Chesterman 12' No.1908 Steel Tri Square [Preowned, SOLD]

Pre Loved

£25.00 inc VAT

RARE - 7 Cooper & Sons FULUSE Brand Chisels [Pre-owned, SOLD]

5 FULUSE bevel edge & 2 FULUSE firmer chisels, all with makers stamp or label on the handle. 3/16”, 3/8”, 5/8”, 1” & 1 3/8” FULUSE bevel edge chisels. 2 FULUSE registered firmer chisels – ¼” & 11/16” Made from superior forged high carbon steel by Sheffield maker Cooper & Sons who were in existence from 1930’s and...

£99.00 (VAT exempt)