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Set of 4 Odate Crowning Plates & an Odate Dressing Plate [Preowned]

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...

£425.00 inc VAT

Flexcut Special Edition Forged 4 Knife Set [Clearance]

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...

£112.00 inc VAT

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.

£88.00 inc VAT

6 Pfeil Carving Tools [Preowned, As New]

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...

£125.00 inc VAT

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...

£55.00 inc VAT

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...

£60.00 inc VAT

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...

£42.00 inc VAT

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"...

£85.00 inc VAT

Record 077A Bullnose & Chisel Plane [Vintage]

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

£54.00 inc VAT

Gunmetal Shoulder Rebate Plane with Lovely Ebony infill and wedge [Vintage]

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...

£72.00 inc VAT

Record 722 Small Router Plane [Vintage]

This webpage will tell you more about this little English router plane: Record 722 Router Plane One 1/4" straight blade. No box.

£36.00 inc VAT

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

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

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)

Record Circular (Circumference) Plane – 020c [Preowned, As New]

Record Circular (Circumference) Plane – 020c [Preowned, As New]

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...

£185.00 (VAT exempt)

Clifton Convex Spokeshave – No.550 [Preowned]

Clifton Convex Spokeshave – No.550 [Preowned]

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...

£100.00 (VAT exempt)

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...

£175.00 (VAT exempt)

Veritas No.4 1/2 Smooth Plane [Preowned]

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.

£180.00 (VAT exempt)

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...

£150.00 (VAT exempt)

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...

£66.00 inc VAT

Woodpeckers - 900m Rule (with Hook & Rule Stop 2) [Preowned]

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...

£125.00 inc VAT

Lie-Nielsen No.4 – Bronze Smoothing Plane [Preowned, As New]

Lie-Nielsen No.4 – Bronze Smoothing Plane [Preowned, As New]

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...

£495.00 inc VAT

Lie Nielsen No.5 1/2 – Jack Plane [Preowned, As New]

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"...

£455.00 inc VAT

Brusso Hardware – HD-638 Quadrant Hinge [Clearance]

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...

£60.00 inc VAT

Veritas PMV11 – 2'' Blade [Preowned, As New]

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.

£48.00 inc VAT

DC Marking Knife – David Charlesworth Spear Pointed Marking Knife [Preowned]

DC Marking Knife – David Charlesworth Spear Pointed Marking Knife [Preowned]

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

£45.00 inc VAT

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 Save yourself a few hard-earned pounds (currently selling for £490 new). A commission sale.

£465.00 (VAT exempt)

Lie-Nielsen - 7 Pocket Leather Chisel Roll [Preowned, As New]

Pre-owned but unused. A commission sale.

£88.00 (VAT exempt)

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...

£375.00 (VAT exempt)

Hans Karlsson Short Handled 60mm Adze [Preowned, As New]

Hans Karlsson Short Handled 60mm Adze [Preowned, As New]

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...

£285.00 (VAT exempt)

Pair of Stanley 98/99 Rebate Planes [Preowned]

Pair of Stanley 98/99 Rebate Planes [Preowned]

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

Lie-Nielsen – 1/2'' Mortise Chisel [Preowned, As New]

Lie-Nielsen – 1/2'' Mortise Chisel [Preowned, As New]

Unused – pre-owned, as new Exactly the same chisel sells in our LN section for £138.

£108.00 inc VAT

9'' Straight Drawknife by Marsden Brothers [Preowned]

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

£65.00 inc VAT

Sanderson Hardware – Cotter Pin Ring Pull in Brass (x2) [Preowned]

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...

£24.00 inc VAT

Gifkins A10 Dovetail Jig [Preowned, As New]

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...

£270.00 (VAT exempt)

Gifkins F5 Finger Jig [Preowned, As New]

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...

£160.00 (VAT exempt)

Philip Marcou - Smoothing Plane [Preowned]

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

£2,500.00 (VAT exempt)

Vintage Beech & Brass Brace – Lovely Patina [Preowned]

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...

£54.00 inc VAT

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.

£33.00 inc VAT

Vintage Beech Box Chamfer Plane [Preowned]

2 3/8” wide , 6 ½” long overall with 1 5/8” wide blade. G++ condition. This would clean up beautifully and still work well. There is an old 2” long crack in the sole of the plane but are confident it will still work as intended (money back if not happy!). A nice example. Owners stamp - "C GIBSON"

£28.00 inc VAT

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...

£425.00 inc VAT

Sterling Toolworks - Plane Adjusting Hammer [Preowned]

Sterling Toolworks - Plane Adjusting Hammer [Preowned]

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...

£125.00 (VAT exempt)

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

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

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)

Set of 6 Incannel Firmer Gouges - Henry Taylor, Sheffield [Preowned, As New]

Set of 6 Incannel Firmer Gouges - Henry Taylor, Sheffield [Preowned, As New]

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...

£164.00 (VAT exempt)

5 Bevel Edge Chisels (with Boxwood Handles) - Marples, Sheffield [Preowned]

5 Bevel Edge Chisels (with Boxwood Handles) - Marples, Sheffield [Preowned]

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...

£65.00 (VAT exempt)

Set of 12 IYOROI Japanese Oire Nomi Bench Chisels [Preowned, As New]

Set of 12 IYOROI Japanese Oire Nomi Bench Chisels [Preowned, As New]

Still in their original wrapping, this set comprises of 12 bevel edge chisels from the brand IYOROI in linen roll. 223mm in overall length. Red oak handles. Black finish to the blades with polished hollows. Black finish to striking hoops. Hollow ground backs with single flutes for all widths. Widths are as follows: 1.5, 3, 6, 9, 12,15,18, 21, 24, 30, 36 & 42mm. Denim tool...

£395.00 (VAT exempt)

Shirogami Ichigou Nomi - 24mm Japanese Chisel [Preowned, As New]

Unused, as new. White paper tool steel and high carbon steel laminated blade with red oak handle and steel striking hoop. 240mm overall. 60mm blade. White paper steel (Shirogami in Japanese) is a carbon tool steel that is ideally suited to the production of chisels. It exhibits superior durability when compared to alloyed blue paper steels. Widely available in the UK for about £70...

£53.00 (VAT exempt)

Clifton No.3 - Smoothing Plane [Preowned]

Clifton No.3 - Smoothing Plane [Preowned]

Pre-owned, a commission sale. This plane has seen little use and is in G++ condition with original box and packaging. This is the smallest smoothing plane Clifton make; ideal for those with smaller hands, or those with smaller jobs that don't require so much heft. Bedrock design frog allows for maximum contact between frog and plane body, and gives you easier, more precise adjustment...

£245.00 (VAT exempt)

Veritas - Small Shoulder Plane [Preowned]

Veritas - Small Shoulder Plane [Preowned]

Pre-owned, a commission sale. This is what we and Lee Valley Tools say about the small shoulder plane... "Designed to seat nicely in the hand, the smallest Veritas shoulder plane is easily controlled using a one-handed grip. The lever cap wraps around the rear of the body, shrouding the blade adjustment mechanism so it does not obstruct the grip while acting as a comfortable rest...

£175.00 (VAT exempt)

Veritas No.112 - Large Scraping Plane [Preowned]

Veritas No.112 - Large Scraping Plane [Preowned]

Pre-owned, a commission sale. Original packaging, instruction leaflet and Veritas plane sack. This plane hasn't seen much work at all. G++ This is what we and Lee Valley Tools say about this large scraping plane.. "The Veritas® scraping plane is the ideal tool for final smoothing, especially when you have to deal with highly figured wood or reversing grain. With a well-sharpened...

£205.00 (VAT exempt)

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