Woodturning – Robert Sorby Fingernail Bowl Gouge 3/8'' – Unhandled [Clearance, SOLD]
New, walleted surplus stock.
The fingernail shape of this gouge increases flexibility allowing the turner to perform ‘pull cuts’ without catching the lathe bed.
The greater cutting area can be used equally well for heavy profiling cuts or fine, delicate shearing cuts.
RS 842F 3/8”
This blade is compatible with The SOVEREIGN SYSTEM
Woodturning – Robert Sorby Long & Strong Spindle Gouge 1/2'' - Unhandled [Clearance, SOLD]
New, walleted surplus stock.
Apart from the length of the blade, these tools are identical to Robert Sorby standard gouges.
The increased length of the blades (12'') allows a further reach into the workpiece.
This blade is compatible with The SOVEREIGN SYSTEM
RS841 1/2''
Stanley No.5 1/2 Jack Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned in G++ condition.
Attractive rosewood handles.
A good user plane that has been well looked after.
A commission sale.
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks - Metric Dowel Plate [Preowned, SOLD]
Used but in G++ condition.
A commission sale.
Clifton No.5 Jack Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned but in excellent condition.
A Clifton No.5 Jack Plane.
The smaller of the two jack planes from Clifton.
All Clifton planes have a heavy casting, so if you do not need the extra width of the wider 5 1/2 plane, this could be the jack plane for you.
Bedrock design frog allows for maximum contact between frog and plane body, and gives you easier, more precise adjustment of the...
Clifton No.5 1/2 Jack Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned but in excellent condition.
Usual scratch marks to sole but this is normal for moderate use.
This plane has been very well cared for.
The 5 1/2 is a mighty jack plane at 3.1kg and is the largest of the jack planes from Clifton.
The 5 1/2 is regularly considered the "go to" plane for people starting out as it really is a versatile beastie.. The name ''jack plane''...
Woodpeckers 600mm Edge Rule [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
Pre-owned but as new.
Measuring the narrow edge of stock with typical rules is a little awkward. Getting the rule parallel to the stock and leaving yourself room to make a tick mark can become quite a juggling act. Working on the face of a piece is usually a little easier, but you can still struggle to jeep the rule parallel to your work. The Woodpeckers Woodworkers Edge Rule wraps around the edge...
Stanley Bailey No.7 Low Knob Jointer Plane – Rosewood Handles [Vintage, SOLD]
This plane has seen good service for many decades and remains in good condition.
The original Stanley Sweetheart blade has worn down to the last 3/4'' so we have fitted a 2 3/8'' HOCK A2 cyro replacement iron for you (the original iron will also come with the plane)
Patent dates of
MAR 25 - 02
AUG 19- 02
APR 19 – 10
Lovely rosewood handles.
Chisel Jaw Clamp Pair for the Lie-Nielsen Honing Guide [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
Chisel jaw Clamp Pair – unused as new.
Pre-owned (Aug 2023) but unused.
Save a few pennies!
Long 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!
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!
Set of 4 Odate Crowning Plates & an Odate Dressing Plate [Preowned, SOLD]
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...
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...
6 Pfeil Carving Tools [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
1F/6 (fishtail chisel 6mm)
1F/12 (fishtail chisel 12mm)
3F/12 (fishtail gouge series 3 - 12mm)
5/5 (straight gouge series 5 – 5mm wide)
8/4 (straight gouge series 8 – 4mm wide)
8/10 (straight gouge series 8 – 10mm wide)
No packaging.
These carving tools have been used just a few times. They appear as new.
A quick calculation from the Pfeil section of our website...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Veritas No.4 1/2 Smooth Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
This plane is from Veritas range of bench planes, launched a few years ago.
Bevel down blade.
Adjustable mouth.
2 3/8” wide A2 blade.
Common pitch frog (45 degrees)
Tall front knob.
Well protected by a light covering of oil this plane is in G++ to F condition.
No box.
A commission sale.
Clifton Convex Spokeshave – No.550 [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned – some minor wear and cosmetic markings. G++ condition. A commission sale.
Clifton spokeshaves (UK) are made from virtually unbreakable spheroidal graphite/malleable iron; the surfaces are finished and polished to give maximum comfort in the hand; the weight and balance permits the spokeshave to sit firmly on the wood so that only a stroking action is required to make them cut. The...
Woodpeckers - 900m Rule (with Hook & Rule Stop 2) [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned but in G+ to Fine condition
The rule reads left to right up to 900mm on one bevelled edge.
0-450mm from the centre on the other edge.
The ''0'' mark is the exact centre of the rule, with the scale running in both directions from that point. Its quick and easy to move the rule to locate centre of a board and then lay out equal spacing from that point
Engraving tolerance...
Lie-Nielsen No.4 – Bronze Smoothing Plane [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
Pre-owned in as new condition with LN plane sack.
This is out of stock in our Lie-Nielsen plane section where it retails for £595. It is a popular plane. Hopefully we will be getting fresh stock during the summer.
This is what we say about the brand-new version on our main LN section.
“Lie-Nielsen's smoothing planes are precision machined from a manganese bronze casting, or...
Lie Nielsen No.5 1/2 – Jack Plane [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
An unused, “as new” plane with Lie-Nielsen branded plane sock.
This is what we say about the plane in our Lie-Nielsen section…
"A Lie-Nielsen No.5 1/2 Jack Plane. Probably the most popular bench plane, and the one that many woodwork teachers recommend starting out with due to its versatility.
The equivalent of a later type Stanley Bedrock No.605½.
14-3/4"...
Brusso Hardware – HD-638 Quadrant Hinge [Clearance, SOLD]
Old stock (same as the new stock) but with old style packaging.
This is new old stock – we are offering one pair of this hinge which is popular with box makers.
The Brusso HD-638 brass quadrant hinge is engineered with a built-in stop that allows a lid to remain open at 95°. The arc is morticed into the side of the box, beneath the leaf. The hinge is sold in pairs. Each leaf measures...
DC Marking Knife – David Charlesworth Spear Pointed Marking Knife [Preowned, SOLD]
That’s DC for David Charlesworth of Hartland, Devon, England.
This marking knife hasn’t left it’s packaging so is new, unused stock. These marking knives were made to David’s specification by (almost a rock star) Phil Edwards of Philly Planes fame
Mappa Toolworks Mallet [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
A commission sale.
As new, unused.
This has a lovely blackwood handle with an infused maple head.
It weighs 650g
Overall height of 215mm with a 90mm deep head, 60mm diameter.
Mappa (Netherlands) didn’t really get going as a tool making concern. 2 great hand tool enthusiasts got too busy with life, work and other distractions to build their portfolio of tools (where is that travisher boys??)...
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...
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!).
4 Small Beech Rebate Planes [Preowned, SOLD]
All with the same owners stamp C Gibson.
Convex from front to toe. 4 1/8” long C NURSE & CO. LONDON (owners stamp R. Gibson)
Boat shaped sole. 4 ½” long. NURSE (C Gibson)
Straight rebate. 4 ½” long. NURSE (C Gibson)
Rounded sole. 4” long. (R. Gibson)
All the wedges and irons are in g++ condition.
It is a sweet collection.
We have given...
3 Vintage Mortise Chisels [Vintage, SOLD]
These beauties (2 stamped BUCK and the larger one stamped I & H SORBY)
I & H SORBY – octagonal handle – ½” wide
BUCK – oval handle 3/16” wide
BUCK – oval handle 3/8” wide
Great condition. 11 1/2” - 12 ¼” overall length.
Convex Beech Plane (with Adjustable Front Boxwood Depth Stop) [Preowned, SOLD]
The 2 ¼” wide iron is by Buck
Owners stamp C Gibson
Lie-Nielsen – 1/2'' Mortise Chisel [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
Unused – pre-owned, as new
Exactly the same chisel sells in our LN section for £138.
9'' Straight Drawknife by Marsden Brothers [Preowned, SOLD]
Beech handles with brass ferules.
This is a lovely drawknife which will serve you well for many a chair leg.
The makers stamp is a little indistinct but it is Marsden Brothers.
Owner’s stamp of C GIBSON
6 Jorgenson Wooden Hand Screws - 10'' [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
Six, unused Jorgensen hand screws. As new. A commission sale.
From the manufacturer's website...
"Seasoned, straight-grain hard maple wood jaws marry with cold drawn steel-spindles and nuts with special double-lead threads. Together they create a handscrew clamp that holds tightly over broad areas, providing greater reach and a wider distribution of pressure than other clamps. The angle...
5 Pairs of Beech Hollows & Rounds Planes – Griffiths Norwich [Preowned, SOLD]
These 10 planes are all in G++ condition. We haven’t cleaned them up, but they will clean up beautifully.
The wedges are all fine and the blades are working well.
The planes are all stamped with the same owner’s stamp "C GIBSON"
They came out of a joiner’s chest with some other tools featured in this week’s Fridays Finds.
Pairs of No. 2, 4, 10, 12 &...
Woodpeckers Woodworking Rule 300mm [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
Pre-owned but unused.
Reads from the centre on one edge and left to right on the other edge.
Each edge is bevelled.
Very crisp white markings 1mm increments.
This rule has a very high level of accuracy. These rules are precision made from aircraft grade aluminium and anodized for surface protection and appearance. Woodpeckers say they are straighter, heavier and are easier to handle than any others...
Lie-Nielsen No.5 1/2 - Jack Plane [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
An unused, as new plane with Lie-Nielsen branded plane sock.
Pre-owned but we don’t think the owner did much more that take it out of the box and stick in the plane sock. It is in great condition.
This is what we say about the plane in our Lie-Nielsen section…
"A Lie-Nielsen No.5 1/2 Jack Plane. Probably the most popular bench plane, and the one that many woodwork teachers...
Boxed Set of 5 Narex Bevel Edge Chisels [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned but sparsely used, they have been sharpened.
Good to go to work.
These are The Narex Richter chisels, a very well made and designed all-round bench chisel.
The base of the box has some scratch marks but is in otherwise G++ condition. The chisels are also in G++ - F condition.
6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 19mm & 25mm wide.
Ash hardwood handles have solid stainless steel ferrules and...
Lie-Nielsen - Cross Peen Hammer (Brass Head) [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned. G++ condition.
Hickory handled.
12" overall.
The head is 4" wide and weighs 4 ounces.
Used for nailing tacks and making fine blade adjustments on your planes.
This has been used and the head has been cleaned up a bit. It has some superficial stain marks, the head is solid (no wobble) so this hammer will work perfectly. The handle is excellent.
Original box...
Lie-Nielsen - Cross Peen Hammer (Hardened A2 Steel Head) [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned. G++ condition.
Hickory handled.
12" overall.
The head is 4" wide and weighs 4 ounces.
Used for nailing tacks and making fine blade adjustments on your planes.
This has been used and the head has been cleaned up a bit. It has some superficial stain marks, the head is solid (no wobble) so this hammer will work perfectly. The handle is excellent.
Original box...
Lie-Nielsen - Cross Peen Hammer (A2 Steel Head) [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned. G++ condition.
Hickory handled.
12" overall.
The head is 4" wide and weighs 4 ounces.
Used for nailing tacks and making fine blade adjustments on your planes.
This has been used and the head has been cleaned up a bit. It has some superficial stain marks, the head is solid (no wobble) so this hammer will work perfectly. The handle is excellent.
Original box...
Sterling Toolworks - Plane Adjusting Hammer [Preowned, SOLD]
This is a commission sale.
Pre-owned but hardly used in G++ condition.
Note - this hammer comes with a spare "spud" in a Sterling Toolworks branded bag.
This is what we say about the hammer on our website, where it sells new for £175:
"The Sterling Tool Works Plane Adjustment Hammer is designed to be used to adjust plane blades and wooden plane wedges for wooden hand...
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...
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...
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...
5 Bevel Edge Chisels (with Boxwood Handles) - Marples, Sheffield [Preowned, SOLD]
These are pre-owned - little used chisels with cosmetic staining to the steel blades. We have quickly cleaned them up and we think they will be absolutely fine for many years to come presenting a very affordable opportunity to get a good spread of bench chisels.
3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 1", 1 1/4" wide
Boxwood round handles with brass ferrules (the largest one is split but it isn't working free and could...
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...
Tormek Drill Bit Sharpening Attachment [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
Pre-owned - unused, as new. This is a commission sale.
With the Tormek Drill Bits Sharpening Attachment you can sharpen your drill bits (3-22mm) with the highest precision. The optimal point can be set according to each drilling requirement, which depends upon the drill size and material. You can completely restore worn drills as well as broken drills to a perfect shape.
See the video on the...