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??)...
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
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...
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...
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...
Veritas - Edge Trimming Plane (Left Hand) [Preowned, SOLD]
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...
Lie-Nielsen - Low Angle Smoothing Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned, a commission sale.
G++ condition. Very little use. Comes with branded plane sack.
From our main Lie-Nielsen Section "The Low Angle Smoothing Plane is based on the rare Stanley 164, and is essentially a shorter version of the Low Angle Jack Plane - with an adjustable mouth, and a massive 2" (5.08cm) wide, 3/16" (4.7mm) thick blade, set at 12°. However, this tool is...
Lie-Nielsen No.60 1/2 - Low Angle Block Plane (Adjustable Mouth) [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned, a commission sale.
From our main Lie-Nielsen Section
"The Lie-Nielsen No 60½ Block Plane is based upon the old Stanley No 60½.
This is a superb little block plane and should be in your tool kit, useful for all woodworking jobs in particular great for trimming end grain. The movable shoe in front of the blade allows you to easily adjust the mouth opening - fine mouth...
Blue Spruce Toolworks - 16oz Round-Headed Mallet [Preowned, SOLD]
Infused curly maple head with an attractive beech handle. Brass ferrule.
There are 3 or 4 minor dinks (2mm x 2mm) on the head (easily missed at first glance) and some superficial scratches consistent with just a few malet blows.
This mallet has not been used much at all.
We don't think this particular combination of handle/head is available currently.
Lie-Nielsen No.62 - Low Angle Jack Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
This pre-owned plane has a few minor scratch marks on the sole but this plane has seen little use. No box but comes with a Lie-Nielsen branded plane sack.
This is what we say about the plane in the main Lie-Nielsen section of our web site:
''The Lie-Nielsen No.62 Low Angle Jack Plane. What is not to like? You take the most popular and useful jack plane and bed it at a low angle (12°)....
Lie-Nielsen No.7 - Joiner Plane [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
Pre-owned in fabulous condition, as new.
''The Lie-Nielsen No.7 Jointer Plane is a great plane for edge jointing and flattening larger areas.
The late, great Alan Peters used his No.7 for pretty much everything, and today we still come across ex-students which still favour their jointer over any other plane.''
The equivalent of a later type Stanley Bedrock No.607 jointer plane.
22''...
Lie-Nielsen No.6 - Fore Plane [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
Pre-owned in fabulous condition, as new.
The Lie-Nielsen No.6 Fore Plane is sized midway between a Jack and a Jointer. The No.6 Fore Plane is designed to further true the surface after the Jack has sized it. Its length enables it to skim off high spots as it bridges low spots, delivering a levelled surface ready for the smoothing plane.
18" (457mm) long
2 3/8" (60mm) blade. A2...
Lie-Nielsen No.4 1/2 - Smoothing Plane [Preowned, As New, SOLD]
In fabulous condition, as new.
"Solidly built, this is the ultimate smoothing plane. It is longer, wider, and heavier than the No. 4, and its extra thick blade eliminates the possibility of chatter.
Comes with a 45° frog as standard. Other frogs are available separately.
10 3/8'' (264mm) long.
2 3/8'' (60mm) blade. A2 steel.
Iron body 5½lbs (2.5kg).''
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...
Lie-Nielsen No.042 - Medium Shoulder Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned, this is a commission sale.
G++, little used condition
Just a few surface scratches to the body. Full blade.
Instruction leaflet included.
This description of the plane is from the Lie-Nielsen planes section of our web site where this plane is available new for £329.
''An improved version of the now discontinued Record 042. This plane is 3/4'' wide and...
Lie-Nielsen - Boggs Spokeshave (Curved) [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned, used. G++ condition. A commission sale.
Note: the curve on this spokeshave is extremely shallow.
The Boggs Spokeshave is hefty and solid, weighing 12oz.
Designed for fine, precise shaping in all woods.
Body is 10" long with a 1" wide very slightly curved sole.
The sole of this spokeshave has a gentle (almost imperceptible) 5 degree radius for working inside curves.
2"...
Lie-Nielsen - Boggs Spokeshave (Flat) [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned, used G++. A commission sale.
The original Boggs Spokeshave is hefty and solid, weighing 12 oz.
Designed for fine, precise shaping in all woods.
Body is 10" long with a 1" wide flat sole.
2" wide x 1/8" thick A2 blade.
Bronze body and cap.
Hickory handles.
Weight is 12 oz.
Instruction leaflet and scruffy original box.
This spokeshave hasn’t...
Claire Minihan - Walnut & Brass Travisher [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned, a commission sale.
Unusually for us we were unaware of Claire Minihan as a tool maker but we are glad to be offering one of her travishers for sale.
A bit of research informs us that her travishers are a favourite with the likes of Peter Galbert USA (“she makes the best travishers in the world”). In 2024 she was offering this travisher for about $500 but you would have to wait well...
Lie-Nielsen SD-9 - Honing Guide Screwdriver (Curly Maple Handle) [Preowned, SOLD]
This is designed for the Lie-Nielsen honing guide.
Pre-owned in new condition F (Fine). A commission sale.
Lie-Nielsen SD-7 - Frog Screwdriver (Curly Maple Handle) [Preowned, SOLD]
This is for the Small Handle Nut and for adjusting the frog.
Pre-owned in new condition F (Fine). A commission sale.
Bad Axe Toolworks - D8 Panel Saw [Preowned, SOLD]
A beauty and a steal.
Pre-owned, commission sale.
G++ condition – superficial wear marks only.
The D8 is dubbed by Bad Axe Tool Works as the 'Henry Disston' in honour of the legendary saw maker himself.
The Bad Axe D8 features a meticulously tapered grind achieved through advanced grinding techniques, ensuring a strong, agile blade that performs reliably under pressure.
ergonomic...
Bad Axe Toolworks – 14'' Hybrid Tenon Saw [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned, commission sale.
G++ condition –We have given this a very light clean and many of the usual grubby spots that always accumulate have disappeared but some remain with some scratches.
Closed maple handle with brass nuts.
The saw blade depth is 3 3/8”
The saw back is black oxidised steel.
11 ppi
Lie-Nielsen – Pair of 1/2'' Skew Chisels [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned but still with the wax on the ends.
A commission sale.
These skew chisels are not currently offered by Lie-Nielsen so this is a rare opportunity to purchase.
No box.
Lie-Nielsen – 3/8'' Corner Chisels [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned but unused.
A commission sale.
Producing square mortises is exacting work. The Corner Chisel, used after the mortise has been roughed out by hand or with a slot mortiser—which produces round edged mortises—helps square corners easily and precisely.
Made from A2 Tool Steel, hardened to RC 60-62 and ground razor sharp. Bevelled at 30º.
Overall length is approximately 10".
No box.
Lie-Nielsen No.97 1/2 - Small Chisel Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned but we think this plane is unused. A commission sale.
The Lie-Nielsen Chisel Plane is the perfect little tool 175mm x 45mm (6 1/2" x 1 3/4") for removing glue and trimming dowel plugs. It is very useful for working into corners and to the ends of rebates.
The heavy 4.8mm - 3/16" A2 thick blade is set at 12 degrees. The blade is as new.
You adjust the depth of the cut...
Lie-Nielsen No.5 1/2 - Jack plane (with extra Frog) [Preowned, SOLD]
A commission sale. Used with some wear marks and some cosmetic stain / surface rust marks (which have been cleaned and oiled).
So, this is a user grade plane, the sole of the plane is good.
Don’t buy if you cant ignore the visual distractions. This plane has been used and will offer a lifetime of use yet. It is priced accordingly.
The plane is fitted with a 50 degree frog but is also...
Lie-Nielsen - Pair of Preston-style Bronze Spokeshaves [Preowned, SOLD]
Lovely flat and curved faced, small "Edward Preston" style spokeshaves each with its own leather Lie-Nielsen leather pouch.
We don't think these spokeshaves have been used.
Note - The pair, brand new, without the leather wallets would currently set you back £345 on our website so effectively the leather wallets are for free.
A commission sale.
Lie-Nielsen No.4 - Bronze Smoothing Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
A commission sale. Pre-owned and used but well cared for,
We have given this plane a quick clean so it looks quite shiny and new. We cleaned it to rid it of some staining marks which have mostly disappeared.
Scratch marks on the sole, consistent with use remain.
This is what we say about the brand-new version on our main LN section.
“Lie-Nielsen's smoothing planes are precision...
Blue Spruce Toolworks - 16oz. Round Mallet [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned - a commission sale on behalf of our customer.
Almost as new, save for a very small dink at the base of the handle. Virtually unused.
Beautifully figured resin impregnated maple head with African blackwood.
This is a extract from our Blue Spruce section where this mallet retails for £148
''Blue Spruce Round Mallets feature a maple head infused with a tough polymer...
Lie-Nielsen - Dovetail Marker [Preowned, SOLD]
Hardly used. Cleaned by us to rid it of some age staining.
This is a discontinued offering from Lie-Nielsen.
Boxed (the box is in G+ condition). This brass and rosewood dovetail maker was a great seller back in the day.
A commission sale.
Lie-Nielsen - Dovetail Saw [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned with a few dinks and minor scratches/staining marks.
15ppi Rip cut Lie-Nielsen dovetail saw – 9” blade.
This has been used but has a lot of life left to cut several hundred more dovetails.
A commission sale.
Lie-Nielsen - 1/8'' & 1/2'' Bevel Edge Chisels [Preowned, SOLD]
Unused, as new. A commission sale.
Lie-Nielsen - 1/2'' Fishtail Chisel [Preowned, SOLD]
Unused, as new.
A commission sale.
Lie-Nielsen - 7 Pocket Leather Tool Roll [Preowned, SOLD]
Quality you would expect from these guys.
This pre-owned roll is in very good G++ condition,
Retailing on our main LN section for £105
A commission sale.
Lie-Nielsen - Pair of Drawbore Pins [Preowned, SOLD]
From our main LN section – “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...
Lie-Nielsen No.60 1/2 - Low Angle Adjustable Block Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
This scruffy boy has the scars of use and some wear but still has plenty of life left in the iron.
The mouth adjuster and screw blade adjustment are working fine.
Priced to sell.
A commission sale.
Lie-Nielsen No.9 - Mitre Plane [Preowned, SOLD]
Pre-owned and used. A commission sale.
Complete with Hot Dog handle (which currently retails north of £90)
This discontinued beauty has marks of use. The sole is 90-95% free of any marks as is the side face where the hot dog is currently sitting. The other face has all the scrach and discolouration marks affecting maybe 10-15% of the face.
So if you are lookig for pristine, look eleswehere....
Lie-Nielsen - Imperial Dowel Plate (with Leather Wallet) [Preowned, SOLD]
This is preowned, as new quality and supplied with a leather wallet. A commission sale.
Here's what we say about it on our main section.
"If you want to make exact-sized dowels from any wood you choose, a Lie-Nielsen Dowel Plate is the best tool.
It's also handy to get a precise tenon on chair spindles. The Lie Nielsen plates are 1/4" x 5-5/8" x 1½" surface...