Friday Finds: Page 5

Welcome to Friday Finds!

The sale of pre-owned quality woodworking hand tools, sharpening stuff, books & accessories.

Here you can find pre-owned woodworking tools, books or supplies that may be "as new", second hand, surplus stock or stuff we just need to move along including vintage woodworking hand tools. We will be adding a selection of tools each Friday lunchtime for the foreseable future.

Our descriptions are accurate and we do not embellish the condition of the tools on offer.

Thinking of selling your quality hand tools? - we can either buy them from you (see below) or handle the sale of your best hand tools on a commission basis. Usually these tools are sold without the requirement to pay VAT in the UK (unless our client is VAT registered which is unlikely). Note - usually the minimum sale value for commission sales is over £200.

Individual tools such as planes or sets of chisels usually sell well and because we are selling high quality new hand tools to a wide customer base we tend to attract better prices than the auction route. Further information on Commission Sales here

Once sold, we deal with the shipping of the item which can be worldwide. Payment is made when all items consigned are sold and the buyers have had the requisite period of grace under distance selling regulations (nominally 2 weeks).

If you're interested in selling your preowned tools through Classic Hand Tools, please email us at sales@classichandtools.com with pictures and a description of the tools.

If you would like to see past sales of pre-owned tools, perhaps to get an idea of what your tools might be worth, visit our Friday Finds Sold Archive.

We buy woodworking hand tools.

Occassionally we buy good quality pre-owned woodworking tools from private individuals. These hand tools are usually manufactured by respected brands including Lie-Nielsen, Blue Spruce, Veritas, Clifton, Norris, Ward, Sorby, Colen Clenton and many more.

If you are thinning out your tool collection and do not wish to use the commsssion sale route we may be interested to purchase some or all of your unwanted tools..

Please send in a few pictures for an initial appraisal to sales@classichandtools.com

Classic Hand Tools can pick up the tools (by courier), evaluate an agreed selling price after detailed inspection.

Please give us a call first to discuss before making the trip to visit us. 01473 784983

Record No.50 Combination Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

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.

£150.00 (VAT exempt)

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

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

Record Technical Jack Plane - T5 [Preowned, SOLD]

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.

£64.00 inc VAT

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.

£175.00 inc VAT

1.5mm Steel Hand Stamps - MODELMARK [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

1.5mm Steel Hand Stamps - MODELMARK [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Very crisp set of 26 letters plus ampersand (&) plus numbers 0-9 These are unused and are in their original cases.

£36.00 inc VAT

3mm Steel Hand Stamps - MODELMARK [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

3mm Steel Hand Stamps - MODELMARK [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Very crisp set of 26 letters plus ampersand (&) plus numbers 0-9 These are unused and are in their original cases.

£36.00 inc VAT

1 1/4'' Coopers Bung Auger [Preowned, SOLD]

1 1/4'' Coopers Bung Auger [Preowned, SOLD]

Made by Wm. Marples, Sheffield This has a 9'' beech handle with a tapered auger that is stamped 1 1/4'' Wm Marples., Sheffield. It will clean up to G++ with little effort. No rust at all, the handle just needs a light clean with some wax and wire wool.

£24.00 inc VAT

3 Vintage Rabone Measuring Tools - Imperial [Preowned, SOLD]

3 Vintage Rabone Measuring Tools - Imperial [Preowned, SOLD]

A 33 feet Rabone steel tape No.435 - brass winder. A 100 feet Rabone steel tape No.4351 - brass winder. A Rabone No.1377 Boxwood 2 foot 4 fold rule with brass tips and hinge. All are in crisp condition for their age.

£20.00 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)

2 Iyoroi Japanese Slick Chisels [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

2 Iyoroi Japanese Slick Chisels [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

Unused paring chisels/slicks from Iyoroi who are makers from Japan. Widths are 36mm & 42mm All with single hollows. Length overall of 580mm Red Oak handles. The blades are 120mm long. Bevel edged. These are long paring chisels refered to as slicks and are used for cleaning up joints such as the mortise and tenon joints. They are not design to be struck with a mallet or hammer. A...

£215.00 (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)

Union No.42 Tongue & Groove Plane [Preowned, SOLD]

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.

£130.00 (VAT exempt)

Record 778 Rebate & Fillester Plane [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

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...

£72.00 inc VAT

10mm Corner Chisel [Preowned, SOLD]

Manufacturer unknown. Oval beech handle with brass ferrule and leather washer. 240mm overall with 120mm handle. HSS blade. Blade thickness is a very consistent 2.5 mm up to where it bevels. This has been well made whoever did it.

£28.00 inc VAT

William Marples 5/8'' socketed Lock Mortise Chisel [Preowned, SOLD]

William Marples 5/8'' socketed Lock Mortise Chisel [Preowned, SOLD]

17 1/2'' overall with a short stubby (slightly battered) beech handle. Original Marples trade label on handle. Also stamped W.Marples & Sons, Sheffield, England on the steel. This is the improved sock mortise chisel pattern No.745 This is in G++ condition You can learn more here.. https://williammarplesandsons.com/lock-mortice-chisels/

Was £35.00 Now £25.00 inc VAT

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

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

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)

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

Lie Nielsen Toolworks No.140 Skew Block Planes (Bronze) - Pair (Right & Left) [Preowned, SOLD]

Lie Nielsen Toolworks No.140 Skew Block Planes (Bronze) - Pair (Right & Left) [Preowned, SOLD]

Here is a rare treat. The left hand version has been discontinued and the right handed plane in bronze has not been seen for a few years yet. The Lie-Nielsen No 140 Skew Block Plane is based on the long unavailable Stanley 140, this multi-talented tool is designed to deal with difficult woods using a combination of a low angle approach, shear cutting action from the skewed and tilted blade. A...

£1,200.00 inc VAT

Timber Scribe and Race Knife [Preowned, SOLD]

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.

£36.00 inc VAT

Saddlers Round Knife - C S Osborne & Co. Newark N.J [Preowned, SOLD]

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...

£50.00 inc VAT

Record 041 Shoulder Plane (5/8'' Blade) [Preowned, SOLD]

Record 041 Shoulder Plane (5/8'' Blade) [Preowned, SOLD]

This is preowned, has a full blade, and has seen little or no use.

£84.00 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

3 Bridge City Tool Works Scratch Awls [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

3 Bridge City Tool Works Scratch Awls [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

SA 1 v 2 - 4 1/2" (115mm) scratch awl (red handle) SA - 2 v 2 - 8" (200mm) scratch awl (blue handle) SA - 3 v 2 - 8" (200mm) bent tip scratch awl (black handle) CNC-turned and anodised aluminium heads. Used for scribing wood, metal, glass, ceramics etc. You can draw lines in the tightest of situations, such as dovetails, mortises, tenons or profiles. The hardened steel blade is long and narrow and...

£60.00 inc VAT

2 Scratch Awls - Bridge City Tool Works [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

2 Scratch Awls - Bridge City Tool Works [Preowned, Unused, SOLD]

SA - 2 v 2 - 8" (200mm) scratch awl (blue handle) SA - 3 v 2 - 8" (200mm) bent tip scratch awl (black handle) These have not been used. The lids to the original BC boxes are all missing. CNC-turned and anodised aluminium heads. Used for scribing wood, metal, glass, ceramics etc. You can draw lines in the tightest of situations, such as dovetails, mortises, tenons or profiles. The hardened steel...

Was £40.00 Now £36.00 inc VAT