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250415 Anthony Seo <tonyseo@p...> 2014‑09‑15 FS: Mensis Septembribus Primus
Just a taste of autumn in the air here so far but it's a coming.  As 
always there are some great collectibles and good users in this list.

I'd really prefer a check for payment for all items.  On items less 
than $25 (not including shipping) no PayPal.  On combined purchases 
totaling over $25 then PayPal is okay.  This is for the USA buyers 
only.  The out of country folks,  PayPal will be accepted for all 
purchase, unless you want to send me a US denominated money order, 
then that is fine.  Sorry for the inconvenience but I'm just trying 
to cut the costs down a bit here.

And remember........da more ya buy, the cheaper they fly!

First contact (that is e-mail, or phone)  that says I want it get's 
it.  Oldtools terms, except on items and orders over $100, if I don't 
know ya or haven't done business in the past (and my records good way 
back..) then it's pre-pay.   I do take PayPal (except as 
noted).  Prices do not include shipping.  All items are shipped with 
Delivery Confirmation.  Insurance, unless it is a big order or a very 
fragile item is optional.  Just let me know.  Also, I  am shipping a 
lot more stuff via First Class mail.  There will be a small amount 
added to the shipping cover the cost of the padded mailer.  I don't 
get them for free.

Please put your name and address in the message.  Saves time and email traffic!
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Da Goot Stuff

Tower & Lyon Chaplins Patent 1872 Transitional Wood Body 
Plane.  Measuring 14 7/8" long and this weighs 3 lbs 13 1/2 oz 
unboxed.  Orril R. Chaplin of Boston, MA was granted Pat. No. 126,519 
on May 07, 1872 for the design of this tool.  Tower & Lyon were New 
York NY hardware dealers and tool makers in business from 1862 until 
1902.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned and refinished by 
someone else.  The body has the usual dings and wear.  The sole has 
some chips but the mouth is reasonably tight.  The frame was 
repainted.  The cap is good but does show some evidence of being 
cleaned on the underside.  The blade is the correct one but it does 
have some noticeable pitting.  Shame because there is a lot left 
there.  The knob is good.  The tote has an old repair to the horn and 
a repaired crack farther down.  I did not have that or the knob off 
but whoever cleaned this guy must have.  This ain't perfect but then 
Chaplins Patent transitional planes do not show up every day, week, 
month, or even year.  $60.00
http://forsale.ol
detoolshop.com/sept/tlplane0901.jpg

Stanley No 5 Type 16 Jack Plane.  This weighs 4 lbs 8 3/4 oz 
unboxed.  This is a Type 16 and was made by Stanley between 1933 and 
1941.  This is in reasonably good condition and was cleaned.  The 
sides have some tiny dings and scratches.  The sole has some light 
scratches as well and some very light frosting.  The japanning is 
original and 95% to the good.  The lever cap is clean other than a 
couple of small spots.  The chipbreaker is good.  There is some light 
patina on the exposed areas of the blade on the front and back.  The 
cutting face of the blade is clean other than the odd light dot and 
spot and there is lots to work with.  The blade will need a 
sharpening.  The tote and knob have most of the original finish plus 
some wax.  The knob has some dings on the top.  There is a wee bit of 
chipping on the end of the horn of the tote and some stained spots to 
the varnish.  Both are solid.  All the screws work and were 
oiled.  This one ain't minty but it sure ain't bad either.  $45.00
http://forsale.
oldetoolshop.com/sept/stanley050902.jpg

Uncommon E F Dixie Worcester MA Spokeshave or Spoke Shave.  Measuring 
9 1/2" long, the blade is 2 1/8" wide, and this weighs 10 1/2 oz 
unboxed.  E. F. Dixie was a tool maker who made wrenches and iron 
spokeshaves in Worcester MA around 1851.  This is in decent condition 
and was cleaned.  The japanning is pretty much a memory.  The sole 
has one spot of pitting and some frosting.  The cap has some light 
pitting.  The blade is pretty much at the end of things but it is 
close to being sharp and with a little care in sharpening this could 
be lightly used.  All the screws work and were oiled.  This isn't 
perfect but there sure ain't too many of these guys around by this 
maker.  $25.00
http://forsale
.oldetoolshop.com/sept/spokeshave0901.jpg

Early Mahogany Slitting Gage or Gauge.  The beam is 11 3/16" long, 1 
7/16" wide, the head is 4 3/8" wide, 3" high, 1 9/16" thick, and this 
weighs 11 3/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker, there are user 
initials on the head and arm.  Both the lower part of the head and 
the underside of the beam have bone or some other natural material 
plating.  This is in well used condition and was cleaned.  The beam 
has some dings and wear.  The plating on the beam is chipped off on 
the working side and there is some wear.  The wedge is ebony. That 
has a ding on the finial but it is solid.  The blade is reasonably 
good but I cant' say if it's original or not.  The head has some 
dings and chips.  There is some wear to the head and the 
plating.  Just imagine how many thousands of times this was used to 
put that kind of wear on this.  There is no wedge for the 
head.  Again, there is NO wedge for the head.  The head does remove 
from the beam.  This ain't perfect by any stretch and it is not a 
user, but then not every tool is.  If it was in better shape, there 
would be 1 in front of the price because that's what these guys sell 
for when you can find one.  $40.00
http://forsale
.oldetoolshop.com/sept/earlygauge0901.jpg

Early Hand Forged T Handle 1 1/2 Inch Workbench Screw Tap.  Measuring 
10 1/8" high, the blade 3 1/8" long, the cut looks to be 1 1/2" in 
diameter, the handle is 16" wide, and this weighs 1 11 1/4 oz 
unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in decent condition 
for the age and was cleaned.  The teeth are all good except for the 
very last one that has a small chip off of it.  The handle has some 
wear and the grain is lifting in spots but it feels solid 
enough.  The nut that holds the blade on does remove and this will be 
shipped in "kit" form to make the packing easier.  This is a hard to 
find tool even on the best of days and they sure don't show up for a 
buck or two at yard sales.  $38.00
http://forsale
.oldetoolshop.com/sept/hfscrewtap0901.jpg

Old Hall 8 Inch Adjustable Machinist Bench Level.  The base is 7 
15/16" long, 1 3/16" wide, and this weighs 1 lb 2 oz unboxed.  I 
believe that is was made by the Frank Hall company out of Ohio.  This 
is good shape.  The only cleaning was to pretty up the machined 
surfaces and wipe down the body.  The yellow level vial is good.  I 
tried the screw and the adjustment nuts and they both work.  This may 
need to be trued but this is an old building and there ain't much for 
passes as level here.  The body finish is worn in a couple of 
spots.  The machining on the sides and underside isn't the prettiest 
but there are no problems there to speak off.  I have to say that 
this style of level by this maker does not sure up very often.  $40.00
http://forsale.oldet
oolshop.com/aug/level0804.jpg

H O White Hebron Ct No 4 Taylor Patent Iron Brace.  Measuring 11 1/8" 
long, the sweep is 6 1/2", the throw is 3 1/4", and this weighs 1 lb 
2 1/4  oz unboxed.  Not much is known about H O White other than he 
started making braces around 1830 in Hebron CT.  The mark is a bit 
faint but it can be read.  This is in decent condition and was 
cleaned.  There is some overall light pitting.  The chuck is good 
with no cracks that I can see.  The bit catch is good.  The pad has 
some crusty on the inside and pitting on the back.   The pad has play 
on the shaft but it ain't going to fall off.  While Taylor patent 
braces aren't uncommon, one with this mark in this size is pretty 
close to the rare rating.  $40.00
http://forsale.
oldetoolshop.com/aug/earlybrace0802.jpg

Great Looking Early Oak Cord or Yarn Reel.  Measuring 9 1/4" long, 
the reel is 4 1/2" long, the ends are 3 3/8" in diameter, the center 
is 7/8" in diameter, and this weighs 6 1/2 oz unboxed.  Not signed as 
to the maker.  To my eye, this could be Shaker make but I nothing to 
substantiate that with other than it came out of upstate New 
York.  This is good condition and was not cleaned by me.  There are a 
few small spots of that and this but nothing bad at all.  The reel is 
good with no cracks and spins freely.  The reel was turned from a 
solid block of oak and the ends show the end grain.  The handle is 
oak as well and other than a few very light dings, that is as good as 
these get.  The end of the shaft has a little bit of mushrooming, 
this must have been used with that end held down on a table or bench.  $28.00
http://for
sale.oldetoolshop.com/aug/earlywoodwinder0801.jpg

Old Unplated Beech Wood Cabinet Makers Bitstock.  Measuring 14 5/18" 
long, the sweep is 8", the throw is 4", and this weighs 1 lb 5 3/4 oz 
unboxed.  This is signed, looks like Buchanon on the back arm in 
ink.  There are a few user intials as well stamped there and 
here.  This is in reasonably good shape for the age and was 
cleaned.  The body has some light dings and wear but there are no 
cracks or repairs which is uncommon with this style of bitstock.  The 
chuck is good and lined with iron or steel as was the practice.  The 
spring and bit catch are good.  This one has the button on the right 
side of the head (looking from the rear) but that is how it was 
made.  I did have the chuck off the tool.  The pad is Lignum 
Vitae.  That has a check on the turn where it meets the body and one 
on the head.  There are a couple of dings as well but all things 
considered that isn't bad at all.  I have to say that it's been more 
than a few years since I had one of these guys in this kind of shape.  $55.00
http://forsale.
oldetoolshop.com/aug/earlybrace0801.jpg

Rare Early Hand Forged Broom Makers Hammer.  Measuring 9 3/4" 
overall, the head is about 4 5/16" long, 2" wide at the top, 2 1/8" 
wide at the bottom, and this weighs 1 lb 6 oz unboxed.  Not signed as 
to the maker.  This is in very good condition and was cleaned by 
someone else but they did a good job.  The center of the head and the 
handle has some light patina but that's to be expected.  Both of the 
edges are good.  I have to say that while regular broom maker's 
hammers are uncommon at best, an early one like this is a rare find 
indeed.  $50.00
http://fo
rsale.oldetoolshop.com/aug/earlybroomhammer0801.jpg

Early Stanley Sargent Patent 1873 Type 1 Eureka 8 Inch Bevel.  This 
weighs 8 oz unboxed.  Samuel D. Sargent of Hartford, CT was granted 
Pat. No. 141,081 on July 22, 1873 for the design of this tool.  This 
in good shape and was cleaned.  The blade has some light patina 
overall, plus a few smaller spots that are a little heavier.  The 
body is good for the most part other than a few dings  and a little 
pitting down at the bottom on the one side.  There is most of the 
japanning in the centers.  The joint and locking screw work like they 
are supposed to work.  The head of the locking screw does have some 
pitting.  I didn't have the joint apart.  This is not a very common 
tool in this vintage and condition at all.  $45.00
http://forsale.olde
toolshop.com/aug/square0801.jpg

Vintage Oil Stone Sharpening Stone With Cast Iron Case.  The case is 
8 5/16" long, 2 3/8" wide, about 1 1/2" high, the stone is 7 7/8" 
long, 1 15/16" wide, 15/16" high, and this weighs 3 lbs 13 1/2 oz 
unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in decent condition 
and was cleaned.  There is some oil reside but I got rid of most of 
it.  The case has some wear to the finish and the odd ding on the top 
and edges.  There are no cracks that I can see.  There is a piece of 
green felt glued on the inside.  The underside has a little patina 
but that was never finished to start with.  The stone is a man made 
stone.  I can sort of read Coarse on the one end but it is a double 
sided stone.  There are some chips on the corners of the one 
end.  The faces don't look too bad.  I don't see much in the way of 
wear.  This ain't perfect but it sure is the first one like this that 
I have see.  $50.00
http://for
sale.oldetoolshop.com/aug/sharpeningstone0802.jpg

More Goot Stuff

Early Hand Forged 2 Tine Garden or Farm Fork Head.  Measuring 9 1/4" 
long, 4 1/2" wide at the widest spot, and this weighs 1 lb 14 1/2 oz 
unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in reasonably good 
shape for the age and use and was cleaned.  There is the usual 
patina.  The top of the eye is a little banged up but there are no 
cracks that I can see.  The tines are good.  These old timers are 
sure getting few and far between these days.  $18.00
http://forsa
le.oldetoolshop.com/sept/hfgardentool0901.jpg

Early & Uncommon Henry Disston Saw Knife or Sawknife.  Measuring 15 
3/8" overall, the blade is 9 7/8" long, and this weighs 5 1/2 oz 
unboxed.  Just marked Henry Disston as much as I can read, this has 
to predate the start of H & C Disston in 1865, but feel free to 
correct me.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  Been used 
and sharpened a time or three.  There is some light pitting on the 
blade.  All the saw teeth are present.  The handle is black walnut 
(the later ones were either applewood or beech).  That has some wear 
and a few dings but all things being equal in a hand grenade tossing 
contest, well it sure ain't bad.  This guy ain't perfect and it sure 
ain't gotta perfect price.  $24.00
http://forsale.o
ldetoolshop.com/sept/sawknife0901.jpg

Early Hand Forged Denglestock PA Dutch Scythe Sharpening Anvil. 
Measuring 7 3/16" long, the face is 1 5/16" wide, and this weighs 1 
lb 3 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker. Now what's a 
denglestock (also spelled dengelstock and a bunch of other ways as 
well), you ask? Well them old PA Dutch (German) farmers, being of a 
thrifty (also know as cheap) bunch, instead of grinding down their 
scythe blades, would stick the denglestock into a stump or the top of 
a fence post and using a cross peen hammer (called the dengle of all 
things) would draw out the edge of the blade till it was sharp and 
then dress it with a stone.  Pretty neat eh?  This is in decent shape 
and was cleaned.  This does have a steel face set into the wrought 
iron body and that is some right hard steel.  This is in decent 
condition for the age and use and was cleaned. There is some overall 
patina. The face does have a chip off of the one side.  The spike is 
good.  $23.00
http://forsal
e.oldetoolshop.com/sept/denglestock0902.jpg

Early Millers Falls Patent 1899 No 41 Reversible Push 
Screwdriver.  Measuring 11 9/16" when closed (excluding the bit), 17 
1/2" when extended, and this weighs 1 lb 3/4 oz unboxed.  Leonard M. 
Davis of Erving, MA was granted Pat. No. 621,401 on Mar. 21, 1899 for 
the design of this tool.  The number mark was struck twice and it 
looks like a 44 but they never made a 44, only a 41 and 42 (same 
tool, more goodies).  This is in decent condition and was 
cleaned.  There is some light patina on the metal parts.  The tip of 
the blade was thinned.  The chuck does work.  There is some wear to 
the insides (things wiggle a bit).  The reverse does work but this 
could stand some oil on the shaft.  The handle has some dings and 
user initials marked on the one side.  The end is chipped up a bit 
and pushed in.  Perfect picked up and moved out of town on this guy a 
long time ago but considering that it's anywhere from 89 to 115 years 
old, well things do happen.  $22.00
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ttp://forsale.oldetoolshop.com/sept/millersfallsscrewdriver0901.jpg

Very Uncommon Vintage Large Circle or Gasket Cutter For A 
Brace.  Measuring 7 1/4" long and this weighs 12 1/4 oz unboxed.  Not 
signed as to the maker.  This is in good shape and was lightly 
cleaned.  There is a little patina but nothing too bad.  The tang and 
tip are good.  The blades both move and are sharp.  First one like 
this that I have ever seen and well they don't show up on the half 
dollar table at yard sales either.  $32.00
http://forsale.o
ldetoolshop.com/aug/bracetool0802.jpg

Two Small Collectible Cast Iron Axes.  The upper one is 3 3/4" long, 
the lower one is 2 3/4" long, and they weigh 1 1/2 oz unboxed.  Not 
signed as to the maker.  These are in decent condition and were not 
cleaned.  The copper wash coat is a little worn on both of them and 
there are a few small spots of rust but nothing too bad.  These guys 
sure ain't getting any easier to find and they are bringing some 
right good money at the local auctions.  $20.00
http://forsale.oldeto
olshop.com/sept/axe0901.jpg

Big Early Hand Forged D Handle Barking or Debarking Spud.  Measuring 
33 7/8" long, the head is 2 7/8" wide, and this weighs 3 lbs 8 oz 
unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in decent condition 
and was cleaned more or less.  There is some overall pitting but 
that's an occupational hazard with a tool that is used outdoors.  The 
head is good other than the pitting.  The end of the shaft is hollow 
and the handle was forge welded inside of it.  How deep the hollow 
part goes I can't say.  The handle is solid.  This is what it is but 
this style of spud does not snow up much anymore.  Note:  This will 
not fit any of the Flat Rate boxes (unless I breakout the 
hacksaw....) so the shipping is what the shipping is.  $32.00
http://fo
rsale.oldetoolshop.com/aug/earlybarkingspud0801.jpg

Da Sharp Stuff

C S Osborne Rosewood Handle Heading or Round Knife.  Measuring 6 1/8" 
overall, the blade is 4 1/2" wide, 2 1/4" high from the edge to the 
top of the ferrule, and this weighs 3 oz unboxed.  The mark is faint 
but there is enough to make the call.  C S Osburne moved from Newark 
to Harrison, NJ in 1906 so that gives you some idea of the age of 
this guy.  This is in reasonably good shape and was not cleaned by 
me.  The blade has some staining and scuffs from being sharpened but 
nothing serious patina wise.  There is a chip out of the edge that 
will need to be worked out at some point but there is plenty to work 
with.  The ferrule is good.  The rosewood handle has some scuffs at 
the top and a few tiny checks under the ferrule but it's solid and 
the blade is on tight.  All in all, for the age of this tool, well it 
sure ain't bad.  $45.00
http://forsale
.oldetoolshop.com/aug/leathertool0805.jpg

Old Big Blade For A Cobblers Heading or Round Knife.  Measuring 5 
3/4" wide, 3" high from the edge to where the handle would start, and 
this weighs 3 1/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is 
in reasonably good shape and was cleaned.  The blade has some scuffs 
from being sharpened and a couple of small spots of light 
pitting.  The edge is good but will need a quick touch up.  This will 
need a handle, it arrived here stuck in a plastic screwdriver handle 
of all things, but if you have a good handle with a bad or worn 
blade, well then Bob's yer uncle.  $24.00
http://forsal
e.oldetoolshop.com/sept/leathertool0901.jpg

Old Germantown Roofers or Shingle Axe or Hatchet.  Measuring 12 7/16" 
overall, the head is 6" long, the edge is 2 1/2" high (straight 
across), and this weighs 1 lb 11 1/4 oz unboxed.  This is in used but 
decent condition and was cleaned.  The head has some light patina but 
nothing too bad.  The cross hatching on the face is worn a bit but 
there is enough to work with.  The edge has some small dings and will 
need a sharpening.  The handle is old and could be the original 
one.  There is some chipping under the eye, plus some other dings and 
the usual stains.  The head is on tight at least setting here.  This 
one ain't perfect but it sure ain't bad. $19.00
http://forsale.oldeto
olshop.com/sept/axe0903.jpg

Aluminum Frame Wood Infill Utility Marking Layout Knife.  The body is 
4 3/8" long, the blade is 5 1/2" long, and this weighs 3 1/4 oz 
unboxed.  The body isn't signed.  The blade is a new Judson Cutlery 
Co one from a stash that I keep here.  The body is in good shape and 
was cleaned.  There is a little patina on the frame but nothing 
bad.  The handle scales are good and on tight.  The screw 
works.  This ain't pristine but it sure ain't bad either.  $14.00
http://forsale.olde
toolshop.com/sept/knife0901.jpg

Old Hunting Knife With Stacked Leather Handle.  Measuring 8 1/8" 
overall, the blade is 4 1/8" long, and this weighs 5 oz unboxed.  Not 
signed as to the maker.  This is in reasonably good shape and was 
cleaned.  The blade is good other than some stains and 
scratches.  The tip is worn a little from being sharpened.  The 
stacked leather washer handle is good other that some light 
scuffs.  The sheath has some wear and scratches but it's reasonably 
good as well.  There is some aluminum rubbing from the end cap and 
thumb guard.  There is a number marked on the back for some 
reason.  This ain't pristine but it sure ain't bad.  $21.00
http://forsale.oldet
oolshop.com/aug/knife0804.jpg

Neat Looking O.M.O.R. Solid Body Pocket Knife.  Measuring 4 5/16" 
when closed, 7 13/16" when opened, and this weighs 2 oz unboxed. This 
is in reasonably good condition and was cleaned.  The blade has some 
staining and a little bit of frosting.  The joint is a little stiff 
and I oiled it but it's better than being floppy.  The blade lock 
works.  The handle was originally black but most of that was worn 
off.  Easy fix if you want this back to original condition.  This is 
what it is but it is kinda neat.  $15.00
http://forsale.oldet
oolshop.com/aug/knife0802.jpg

Vintage Globe 9 Inch Draw Knife or Drawknife.  Measuring 15" overall, 
the blade is 9" long, 1 1/8" wide at the ends, 1 3/16" wide at the 
center, and this weighs 1 lb 1 1/2 oz unboxed.  There are a number of 
tool makers by the name of Globe and I can't say which one this is, 
but the look is late 19th Century to my eye.  This is in reasonably 
good shape and was cleaned.  The back is clean other than the odd 
small and light spot.  The edge does have some tiny dings and this 
will need a sharpening.  The front is clean as well other than some 
light stuff on the frame sides which are iron.  The handles are black 
walnut.  They are good other than some dings and stains.  The one 
ferrule is a little loose as is the one end cap but the handles are 
on tight.  This one ain't perfect but it will get the job done.  $24.00
http://forsale.o
ldetoolshop.com/aug/drawknife0802.jpg

Tools For All Trades

Vintage Walworth Stillson 7 Inch Monkey or Pipe Wrench.  Measuring 7" 
long and this weighs 10 oz unboxed.  Also marked W.M.Sales & Co. on 
the front and user initials of AA on the back.  This is in reasonably 
good shape and was lightly cleaned.  The head and jaws are good and 
the screw works just fine.  The handle has some stains and light 
dings but nothing too bad there.  I did not try the handle nut.  $15.00
http://forsale.old
etoolshop.com/sept/wrench0901.jpg

Vintage Wood Violin or Musical Instrument Makers Screw Body 
Clamp.  Measuring 6 3/4" overall, the maximum clamping area is 2 
1/2", the pads are 1 15/16" in diameter, and this weighs 2 1/2 oz 
unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in reasonably good 
shape and was cleaned.  The threads are good and the top pad travels 
smoothly except at the very end where it binds a little.  The bottom 
pad is free floating.  The handle has a check on the one side and a 
user added flat spot on the other.  This ain't perfect but it will 
get the job one.  $15.00
http://forsal
e.oldetoolshop.com/sept/violinclamp0901.jpg

Unused 1 lb Tinsmiths Paneling Hammer Head.  Measuring 4 7/8" long, 
the face is 15/16" square, the peen is 15/16" wide, and this weighs 1 
lb 1/2 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in unused 
condition and was cleaned.  Kinda sat around and collected some 
patina.  There are some light scuff marks overall but those are left 
over from when this was made.  The face and peen are good.  There is 
some light pitting on the underside.  This what it is but with a 
handle it's ready to go.  $14.00
http://forsale.old
etoolshop.com/sept/hammer0903.jpg

Stanley No 60 Black Handle 3/4 Inch Paring or Bench 
Chisel.  Measuring 7 7/16" overall, the blade is 2 5/8" long, and 
this weighs 6 oz unboxed.  This is in decent condition and was 
cleaned.  The back of the blade has some light frosting and some 
dings.  There is a bit of a back bevel there.  The front has more of 
the same.  The handle has some dulling to the finish plus the odd dot 
of paint.  There are some dings as well.  The striking button has the 
usual light ding.  This ain't perfect and it sure ain't gotta a 
perfect price.  $14.00
http://forsale.old
etoolshop.com/sept/chisel0902.jpg

Old Forged 2 lb Plus Blacksmith Straight Peen Hammer.  Measuring 12 
13/16" overall, the head is 5 1/8" long across the center, the face 
is 1 5/16" in diameter, the peen is 1 5/16" high, and this weighs 2 
lbs 3 1/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in 
reasonably good shape for the age and use and was cleaned.  The face 
has some light dings and some small chips off around the edge.  The 
peen has a little roughness at the top but the rest is good.  The 
body has some of that and this, there is a hole on the one side of 
the eye but it's not too deep.  The handle is old but reasonably 
good.  The head is on tight at least setting here but what happens in 
shipping is anyone's guess.  I gotta say that these older straight 
peens sure ain't getting any easier to find, at least around here.  $19.00
http://forsale.old
etoolshop.com/sept/hammer0902.jpg

Smaller Lignum Vitae Wood Carvers Mallet.  Measuring 7 3/4" high, the 
head is 3 7/8" long, roughly 2 5/16" in diameter at the top, and this 
weighs 11 1/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in 
decent shape and was cleaned.  The head has some dings and 
wear.  There is a check on the one side that looks like it was 
glued.  There is some chipping around the base of the head where the 
handle meets it.  The head is on tight and the handle is good other 
than a few dings.  This guy ain't perfect but as long as you don't go 
all Rambo with it, well it should be just fine.  $15.00
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Irwin No 20 1 1/14 Inch Auger Bit For A Brace.  Measuring 9 1/2" 
long, the cut is 1 1/4" in diameter, and this weighs 7 1/2  oz 
unboxed.  The mark is a bit faint but I figured it out.  This is in 
decent shape and was cleaned.  The lead screw and spurs are 
good.  The cutters will need a touchup on the sharpening and show 
signs of a previous sharpening but that's easy enough to do on a bit 
of this size.  The tang has a little wear but nothing too bad 
there.  This ain't perfect but these larger ones ain't exactly 
growing on trees.  $12.99
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18th Century Hand Forged Cobblers or Cordwainers Hammer 
Head.  Measuring 4 5/8" long (straight across), the face is 1 3/4" in 
diameter (more or less), the peen is 2 1/8" wide, and this weighs 14 
1/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in decent 
condition.  Someone else did some cleaning on the face and peen.  I 
did some light rust removal.  The face has some scuffs and 
dings.  The peen was almost brought to a sharp edge but that's not 
too bad.  There is a thin crack showing along the right side (looking 
from the rear) from the back of the face to the start of the eye.  It 
does not run up to the face and the eye is good.  As long as you 
don't pound framing nails with this guy, it will be okay.  This ain't 
perfect but for being over 200 years old, well it ain't all that bad 
either.  $17.00
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Vintage Small Machinist Surface Gauge.  Measuring 5 1/2" high, the 
base is 2 1/2" in diameter, the pointer is 5 7/8" long, and this 
weighs 5 1/2 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker, there is a user 
name stamped 3 times on the base.  This is in reasonably good shape 
and was cleaned.  The shaft is good.  The base has some light patina 
on both sides.  The pointer has some light pitting.  The brass clamp 
is good and the locking screw works like it's supposed to work.  This 
ain't perfect but you sure don't see too many of these older ones 
around.  $17.00
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ale.oldetoolshop.com/july/machinisttool0703.jpg

General Hardware No 16 Machinist Combination Tool.  Measuring 5 3/4" 
long and this weighs 1 1/4 oz unboxed.  This is a protractor, center 
finder, circle divider, drill gauge, and square.  This is in good 
shape and was not cleaned.  There are some light scuffs but nothing 
too bad.  There are user initials lightly scratched on the arm.  The 
joint is good and all the rulings are readable.  This is a quality 
and handy tool.   $15.00
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ale.oldetoolshop.com/sept/machinisttool0902.jpg

Uncommon North Bros Yankee No 3800 Ratcheting Reversible Screwdriver. 
Measuring 4 13/16" long, the tips are 3/8" and 7/16" wide, and this 
weighs 2 oz unboxed. This is in reasonably good shape and was 
cleaned. There is a little patina on the body but nothing too bad 
there. The tips are good and the ratchet works in both direction. 
There ain't much more to go wrong with these guys. The 3800 is a lot 
less common than the No. 3500 model, at least from what I have seen 
over the decades.  $12.00
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etoolshop.com/sept/yankee0902.jpg

Two Craftsman No 335-3956 Brass Framing Square Guides.  They weigh 2 
oz unboxed.  These are in good shape and were cleaned.  There is a 
little patina on the screw heads but nothing too bad.  The bodies are 
good and the screws work just fine.  Ain't a whole lot more to go 
wrong with these guys.  These are right handy for all sorts of 
repetitive layout tasks.  $15.00
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Two Stanley Handyman H157 6 Inch Wood Working Clamps.  They weigh 1 
lb 8 1/4 oz unboxed.  These are in used condition and were not 
cleaned.  Note these are straight, any bending you see is because of 
camera lens distortion.  The upper one has a few paint splats.  The 
lower one has some light rust stains on the bar.  Both have the 
original prices stamped in ink on the bars.  Needless to say, you 
ain't gonna buy clamps like this for those prices no more.  The 
screws are good.  These ain't for heavy duty work but they will get 
the job done.  $15.00
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Craftsman Machinist Depth Gauge & Protractor.  The rule is 6" long 
and this weighs 1 1/4 oz unboxed.  This in good shape and was 
cleaned.  The rule is graduated in 32nds and 64ths.  The rule is 
clean other than a few stained spots and the edges and corners are 
good.  The head has some staining and a little frosting.  The screw 
works.  This was probably made by either Lufkin or Millers Falls for 
Sears and well it ain't no piece of junk.  $15.00
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Old Dikeman Mfg Co No 80 Style Cabinet Scraper Plane.  This weighs 1 
lb 12 3/4 oz unboxed.  This is in decent  condition and was cleaned 
and repainted.  The sole has some light pitting as does the screw 
heads and blade bar.  The blade has some pitting as well but this 
takes the same size blades (2 3/4" wide) as the Stanley No. 80.  All 
the screws work and were oiled.  This ain't the prettiest but it will 
get the job done and this style of scraper by this maker does not 
show up very often.  $24.00
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Vintage Small Cast Iron Stanley Pocket Level.  Measuring 3 1/8" long 
across the front and this weighs 2 1/2 oz unboxed.  This is in decent 
condition and was cleaned.  The clear level vial is good.  The finish 
has some wear and there are user initials scratched into the back and 
bottom.  The screw works and was oiled.  This ain't pristine but it 
sure ain't bad either.  $15.00
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oolshop.com/aug/level0805.jpg

Good Mfg Co New York NY Gasket Cutting or Cutter Divider 
Tool.  Measuring 4" long and this weighs 3 1/2 oz unboxed.  The Good 
Mfg Co was a plumbing supply outfit that started in the early 1900's 
and is still around today after merging with another company.  This 
is in decent condition and was cleaned.  There is some light patina 
and most of the plating is a memory.  The tips are both sharp, the 
blade one is a little shorter from being sharpened.  The screw works 
in both holes.  This is a neat tool and it's the first one that I 
have seen.  $17.00
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etoolshop.com/aug/divider0801.jpg

Old Carborundum No 198 Torpedo Style Sharpening Stone.  The stone is 
9 9/16" long, 1 7/16" wide at the center, 1/2" thick, and this weighs 
6 1/2 oz unboxed.  This is in good shape and was not cleaned.  There 
is a little wear on the sides up by the tips but nothing too bad 
there.  The front and back are good.  This does have the original box 
but it's a bit funky.  Better than nothing though.  This is good 
quality stone for a lot of applications.  $15.00
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sale.oldetoolshop.com/aug/sharpeningstone0803.jpg

M Klein & Sons No 940-100 100 Ft Tape Rule.  Measuring about 5" long, 
4 1/2" high, and this weighs 1 lb 10 1/2 oz unboxed.  The rule is a 
Stanley Life Guard.  This is in good shape and was not cleaned.  The 
case has some light scratches but still has plenty of shine to it.  I 
pulled the rule out for 10 ft and it's clean so I'm pretty sure the 
rest is as well.  This is a solid tool to say the least.  $17.00
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Old Plomb or Plvmb No 806 6 Inch Pipe or Monkey Wrench.  This weighs 
5 oz unboxed.  This in reasonably good shape and was cleaned.  There 
is some staining on the head and a few dings but nothing too 
bad.  The jaws are good.  The handle finish has some wear but most of 
it is there.  I sure don't too many of these around by this maker.  $14.00
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toolshop.com/aug/wrench0801.jpg

Rampart Tool Co 3/32 Inch Adjustable U Channel Leather 
Tool.  Measuring 5 5/16" long with the adjustable head all the way 
retracted and this weighs 1 3/4 oz unboxed.  I can not find out 
anything about this company other than at some point they were bought 
out by C S Osborne.  This is is in reasonably good shape.  I cleaned 
some light patina off of the wheel and treads.  The blade is 
good.  The head travels the full distance.  The handle has a couple 
of light dings but nothing too bad.  This isn't pristine but it will 
get the job done.  $15.00
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Big Poland Hi-Test Perfect Handle Style Screwdriver.  Measuring 11" 
long, the tip is 1/2" wide, and this weighs 15 1/4 oz 
unboxed.  Marked Poland Hi-Test, there is name above there that I 
can't read and a touch mark of sorts on the back.  This is in 
reasonably good shape and was cleaned.  There is a little patina on 
the blade, shaft, and handle frame, but nothing too bad.  The blade 
is good at the tip.  The handle scales have a few dings but they are 
solid and on tight.  This ain't perfect (well other than the handle 
style) but it sure ain't bad either.  $17.00
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olshop.com/aug/phsd0801.jpg

Vintage Solid Brass Steel Tip Plumb Bob.  Measuring 3 15/16" long, 1 
1/16" in diameter, and this weighs 5 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to 
the maker.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  There are 
some light dings on the body.  The steel tip and point are good but 
the point does not unscrew.  The string cap is good and does 
remove.  This ain't perfect but then working tools rarely are.  $16.00
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detoolshop.com/aug/plumbbob0801.jpg

Two Hagerty Lumber Co Phillipsburg NJ Advertising Drafting Scale 
Rules.  They weigh 1 1/4 oz unboxed.  The Hagerty Lumber Co started 
back in the 1800's from what I can find but I don't have a closing 
date.  The phone numbers are the old 5 digit ones so I would guess 
these are from the 1940's or 1950's.  These are in very good 
condition and were not cleaned.  Other than a few light scuffs to the 
finish there ain't nothing to fuss about with these guys.  The 
smaller one is ruled for 6" plus has rulings for making scale 
drawings.  The big one isn't ruled per se but has scale drawing and 
joist layout rulings.  I gotta say that finding a pair of these in 
this kind of shape is a real find.  $18.00
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