Veritas Tapered Power Tenon Cutter – 5/8'' [Preowned]
Used as a demo model a few times. Used but in very good condition with little blade wear.
This Veritas Power tapered tenon cutter makes cutting 60-degree shouldered tenons for rustic furniture quick, easy and accurate.
For use in an electric drill (not a drill press).
This is the 5/8” size and you should use the drill at between 500-700 rpm.
Veritas code 05J4602
Instruction leaflet...
Vintage Squares [Preowned]
All squared up?
A selection of attractive vintage squares – all in G+ - G++ condition
They probably aren’t super accurate, but they will be good enough for most DIY tasks should you chose to use them. However, cleaning these up (which we haven’t had time to do) will release the beauty of the wood and make the brass glisten like gold.
A little bit of wire wool (medium) some...
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks - Spare Blade for A Low Angle Jack Plane [Preowned, As New]
Pre-owned but unused in original wrapping.
You wouldn’t know it wasn’t new stock, but it was bought by Classic Hand Tools from a gentleman (amongst a lot of his other fine tools), so it is pre-owned.
This is a replacement blade/iron for a Lie Nielsen 62 low angle jack plane.
Available new for £71
The blade comes with a 25° flat ground bevel; it sits in the tool at...
Robert Sorby Turnmaster Woodturning System (with HSS cutters) [Clearance]
New
This system (RSTM-SCT2) comes with the carbide detail point cutter plus the following High Speed Steel Cutters
RSTM-TIP3 HSS Square Cutter
RSTM-TIP4 HSS French Curve Cutter
RSTM-TIP5 HSS Dovetail/Box Cutter
RSTM-TIP6 HSS Teardrop Inside/Outside Cutter
RSTM-TIP7 HSS Mushroom Cutter
And as a Brucey Bonus
RSTM-GT2 Excelsior Detail Point Cutter (titanium nitride)
Robert Sorby Turnmaster Woodturning System (with Excelsior cutters) [Clearance]
New
This system (RSTM-SCT3) comes with the carbide square cutter plus the following titanium nitride cutters
RSTM-GT2 Excelsior Detail Point Cutter
RSTM-GT4 Excelsior French Curve Cutter
RSTM-GT6 Excelsior Teardrop Inside/Outside Cutter
RSTM-GT7 Excelsior Mushroom Cutter
Robert Sorby Turnmaster Woodturning System [Clearance]
New
This system (RSTM-SCT3) comes with the single carbide square cutter only.
Robert Sorby Sovereign Ultima Hollowing System – Unhandled Medium 18'' [Clearance]
This is a new tool in that it is Classic Hand Tools’ unsold stock (we are having a summer spring clean!).
The video shows you all you need to know but this description may also help.
Medium Ultima Unhandled (SOV-RSULTM)
A part of Robert Sorby Sovereign System but is also a stand-alone tool when installed in Sovereign handle.
The Ultima Blade enables woodturners to produce hollow forms...
Woodturning – Robert Sorby Spindle Gouge 1/2'' – Unhandled [Clearance]
New, walleted surplus stock.
These are detailing tools used on between-centre work, where the grain is running parallel to the lathe bed.
Spindle gouges are used to create coves, beads and other profiles on goblets, vases, bed posts, candle sticks and other spindle projects.
RS840 1/2''
This blade is compatible with The SOVEREIGN SYSTEM
Woodturning – Robert Sorby Fingernail Bowl Gouge 3/8'' – Unhandled [Clearance]
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 Bowl Gouge 1/2'' – Unhandled [Clearance]
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 1/2''
This blade is compatible with The SOVEREIGN SYSTEM
Woodturning – Robert Sorby Long & Strong Spindle Gouge 3/8'' – Unhandled [Clearance]
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 3/8''
Woodturning – Robert Sorby Long & Strong Spindle Gouge 1/2'' - Unhandled [Clearance]
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''
3 Vintage Rabone Measuring Tools - Imperial [Preowned]
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.
E. Garlick & Sons Lynx 14'' Tenon Rip Saw [Preowned]
RIP cut tenon saw with lovely walnut handle made by Thomas Flinn & Co., saw and tool makers in Sheffield, England.
This closed walnut handled LYNX tenon saw is 14" (350mm) long.
This heavy brass backed tenon saw is in G++ condition having been well cared for during its use.
The steel plate is 3 1/8" deep, a heavy brass back with a closed comfortable walnut handle.
This is...
1/2'' Large Carving Chisel by Flexcut USA [Clearance]
These unused tools were discontinued from Flexcut USA’s portfolio of large tools several years ago.
These are unused new, old stock tools in perfect condition.
Flexcut designed these beefy tools to be struck with a mallet when working on large sculptures. But of course, they can be used by hand to shape work without whacking with a mallet as required.
Single bevel (underside)
Code...
Large Carving Chisel – 3/4'' Double Bevel Skew by Flexcut USA [Clearance]
These unused tools were discontinued from Flexcut USA’s portfolio of large tools several years ago.
These are unused new, old stock tools in perfect condition.
Flexcut designed these beefy tools to be stuck with a mallet when working on large sculptures. but of course, they can be used by hand to shape work without whacking with a mallet as required.
The old Flexcut code is MC 302 which...
Karl Holtey 2 1/8'' Plane Blade [Clearance]
Unused old stock.
Stamped HOLTEY. Also stamped “s”.
4” overall. 2 1/8” wide. 3/16” thick.
4 positioning holes.
Karl Holtey 2 1/4'' Plane Blade [Clearance]
Unused old stock.
Stamped HOLTEY. Also stamped “2”.
9 1/8” overall.
2 ¼” wide.
3/16” thick.
7 positioning holes.
EIGHT Henry Taylor Straight Carving Gouges [Clearance]
New current stock - a straight carving gouge bundle!
Ok – we overstocked through our enthusiasm to promote this great British brand and then Henry Taylor slimmed down their overall offering of carving tools, so we decided to concentrate our future investment in woodcarving hand tools in Swiss maker Pfeil and USA maker Flexcut. No crying here but we are trying to get these remaining new tools...
SEVEN Henry Taylor Straight Fishtail Gouges [Clearance]
New current stock. A fishtail bundle!
Ok – so this is excess stock created through our enthusiasm to promote this great British brand a few years back. We still love these Henry Taylor carving tools but when HT slimmed down their overall offering, we were holding quite a lot (hundreds!) of carving tools. At that point we decided to concentrate our future investment in woodcarving hand tools...
Paring chisels – 4 lovelies [Vintage]
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...
Auriou Ironing Rasps – 20mm wide - Unhandled [Clearance]
Old stock – unhandled – as new.
Hand stitched by Auriou Toolworks, the masters of rasp and riffler making in St. Juery, France.
These are flat bottomed short ironing rasps. The stitched part is 80mm long and 20mm wide.
Stitched on the underside only with a cranked tang for knuckle clearance.
Stitch is 6 which is coarse/medium cut.
These are “old stock” and date...
Auriou Ironing Rasps – 15mm wide - Unhandled [Clearance]
Old stock – unhandled – as new.
Hand stitched by the masters of rasp and riffler making in St. Juery, France.
These are flat bottomed short ironing rasps. The stitched part is 70mm long and 15mm wide.
Stitched on the underside only with a cranked tang for knuckle clearance.
Stitch is 8 which is medium cut.
These are “old stock” and date from about 2007.
Stitched...
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks – No.6 Fore Plane [Preowned, As New]
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....
Eclipse No.34 Butt Gauge [Vintage]
Good condition, clear markings, and all works freely.
Imperial and metric markings.
Very Attractive Ebony & Brass Cutting Gauge [Vintage]
A very attractive cutting gauge with ebony stem and full brass faced ebony fence.
G++ condition.
We have given this a very light clean, it will polish beautifully but we like the patina so we haven’t gone to town on this!
The locking off screw is housed within a brass brass escutcheon.
The cutting knife is held in place with a brass wedge.
Very nice to handle, it locks firmly...
1/2'' Lock Mortise Chisel [Vintage]
A nice, socketed lock 1/2" wide mortise chisel with oak handle.
21” overall.
No markers mark.
Very good condition.
7 Excellent Paring Gouges – Marples & Ibbotson [Vintage]
Featuring famous makers from Sheffield, England - William Marples & Sons (5 of the 7) and Thomas Ibbotson (2).
Did you know that Marples acquired Thomas Ibbotsons assets in 1905? – nor did we!
A mix of long paring gouges with different handle styles and wood species, all with ferrules and virtually no defects (just one very short crack in one handle).
A very tactile bunch of gouges.
Overall...
350mm Froe – Leonard Muller [Preowned]
An ash handled monster for shingle making etc.
This is shop soiled which shouldn’t bother you for a froe.
350mm edge with a hefty 9mm thick back.
400mm ash handle which is 35mm in diameter.
This normally sell for £120 on our site. Treat yourself.
Brusso Stainless Steel Hinges – CB302S [Clearance]
Brusso Hardware (USA) discontinued a lot of their range over the last few years. Most of their range of stainless hinges left their portfolio but we have a few pairs left (5 pairs) in stock.
These are new.
The Brusso CB-302 full mortice butt hinge, measures 1¼" x 13/16".
Length: 1.250" - 1¼" - 32mm
Width: 0.802" - 13/16" - 21mm
Leaf Thickness: 0.086" - 5/64" - 2mm
NOTE - All Brusso hinges...
Brusso Stainless steel shelf support K-10S [Clearance]
The K-10S stainless steel shelf support pin comprises a decorative turned support and a cylindrical peg. Stainless steel gives the pin a modern look and does not tarnish, making it suitable for kitchen, bathroom, and marine applications. The peg measures 1/4" in diameter x 3/8" deep, and the support projects 7/16".
Supplied as a set of 4 – you are buying 2 sets (8 shelf support...
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...
This has the Wow Factor - Heavy Duty Chisel! [Vintage]
This beauty dates from the 2nd World War and was of government issue.
The arrow stamped in the blade is the giveaway sign for this.
It is 14 1/2" long overall (about 365mm) and 2 1/2" wide (58mm)
It has the original very attractive handle which is in great condition.
There are many years of use left in this super chisel which tapers along its length from 1/4" to 1/8"...
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
Veritas Medium Shoulder Plane [Preowned]
Little used with full iron. Cosmetic scratches and marks. G++ condition. A commission sale.
This is Veritas' description for this plane..
''The shoulder plane (a specialized rebate plane) is the ultimate tool for trimming a joint to a perfect fit. There is no better plane for trimming the shoulder of a tenon to perfection or for rebating work.
The Veritas® medium shoulder...
5 Vintage Boxwood London Pattern handled gouges by Robert Sorby [Preowned]
4 of these gouges have matching London pattern boxwood handles (the smallest has a 1” split near the brass ferrule).
The shorter gouges are ½”, ¾”, 1” & 1 ½” wide with a medium sweep. The blade lengths vary from 4” (100mm) – 5” (125mm).
The 5th gouge has a very slightly different London pattern boxwood handle but is a much...
Woodpeckers – 300mm Rule (with Rule Stop) [Preowned]
Pre-owned but these items have seen very little use.
The 300mm rule reads from the centre on one edge and left to right on the other edge.
Each edge is bevelled.
Very crisp white markings at 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...
Veritas PMV11 – 2'' Blade [Preowned, As New]
This is a replacement iron for a Veritas No.4 or No.5 ¼ hand plane.
Pre-owned but appears unused.
1/8” thick.
Lie-Nielsen – 5 Bevel Edge Chisels [Preowned, As New]
Unused, as new in original packaging.
¼”, 3/8”, ½”, ¾” & 1”
Each box stamped April 2023
Possibly the best "deal" on Friday Finds!
Save yourself a few hard-earned pounds (currently selling for £490 new).
A commission sale.
Lie-Nielsen - 7 Pocket Leather Chisel Roll [Preowned, As New]
Pre-owned but unused. A commission sale.
Benchcrafted Classic Leg Vice & Criss Cross Solo Package [Preowned, As New]
Benchcrafted Classic Leg Vice & Criss Cross Solo Package
A commission sale – unused, as new.
This is what we say about these components for bench building on our main site.
In the 19th and early 20th century, many vocational schools and commercial shops in France and its colonies were outfitted with Roubo-style benches and metal leg vice hardware. French hardware is typically made...
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...
Gifkins A10 Dovetail Jig [Preowned, As New]
Unused. A commission sale.
The A10 Gifkins Box Maker's Dovetail Jig.
The Gifkins Dovetail Jig is ideal for boxes, drawers and other small pieces requiring clean, accurate, through-cut dovetail joints. After the initial setup, there is no need to make a trial joint every time you use the jig. Once adjusted, the Gifkins Box Makers Dovetail Jig always gives you exactly the same fit, no matter...
Gifkins F5 Finger Jig [Preowned, As New]
Pre-owned - unused. A commission sale.
The F5 template cuts a joint with delicate 5 mm fingers, and is fully adjustable, maintaining the quality and accuracy that is synonymous with products from Gifkins product range.
The template uses a specially designed solid carbide cutter and will handle any thickness up to a maximum of 13 mm. As with dovetailing, the finger joints are cut on a table mounted...
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
Lie-Nielsen No. 4 1/2 - Smoothing Plane [Preowned, As New]
Pre-owned, unused, as new. No box but Lie-Nielsen branded plane sack.
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...
Vintage Beech & Brass Brace – Lovely Patina [Preowned]
There is no makers mark for this beech hand brass with brass escutcheons.
The brass button that releases your bit from the brace is stiff (but you would be after 100 years or so) but it is working and will free up.
This brace has a lovely patina. The head rotates freely as it should . The head may be rosewood but years of grubby carpenters hands have deposited blood sweat and tears all over the...
Sorby Lock Mortise Chisel [Preowned]
A handsome lock mortise chisel.
18” overall including a stubby 3'' oak handle.
1/2'' wide.
Owners stamp - "C GIBSON"
This beast will clean up very well.