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256627 Anthony Seo <tonyseo@p...> 2015‑10‑12 FS: The Tenth Of 2015 Part A
The days get shorter, the nights get colder, and well, winter is soon to 
be upon us.  The flea markets are getting lighter, vendor wise, and well 
stuff is getting harder to find by the minute but I keep at it.

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 
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Collectibles

Uncommon Millers Falls Master Ratchet No 832 10 Inch Sweep Brace.  This 
weighs 3 lbs 1 1/2 oz unboxed.  This was made by Millers Falls only 
between 1910 and 1919.  This is in reasonable condition and was lightly 
cleaned.  There are some light spots on the frame and ratchet.  A 
previous owner did get a little happy with his name stamp on the frame 
and ratchet cover, as well as on the underside of the pad.  The guy must 
have worked with a real bunch of thieves, eh?   The chuck, jaws, and 
ratchet all are good, but they could stand a drop of oil.  The grip and 
pad have some dings and wear.  The pad has a little play on the shaft. 
This ain't minty and it sure ain't gotta minty price either.  $45.00
http://forsale.oldet
oolshop.com/oct/brace1001.jpg

Early Hand Forged PA Dutch Style Felling Axe Head.  Measuring 5 11/16" 
long (across the center), the edge is 3 7/16" high (straight across), 
and this weighs 2 lbs 12 1/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker. 
This is in reasonable condition for the age and use and was cleaned. 
This was being used until recently and had been cleaned before.  There 
is some patina overall.  The edge has some small dings.  Someone else 
cleaned the mushrooming off of the poll but they did a good job of it. 
The poll has some light dings but nothing too bad there.  The eye is 
good with no cracks that I can see.  There are some grinder scuffs on 
the underside and the edges of the eye wings.  I sure ain't been seeing 
too many of these guys around.  $32.00
http://forsale.ol
detoolshop.com/oct/earlyaxe1001.jpg

Hand Forged Early Gun Makers or Wagon Tongue Vise.  The body is 5 7/16" 
high, the jaws are 2 1/2" wide, this will fit up to a 1 1/2" thick bench 
top (maybe a little more but not much, read on), and this weighs 3 lbs 4 
1/2 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in decent 
condition for the age and was cleaned.  There is the usual patina for a 
tool of this age.  The jaws have some dings, file marks, and a couple of 
small chips.  They close up tight and flush.  The cross-hatching on the 
faces is worn but there is a little there.  The main screw is good.  The 
spinner bar is a little bent and takes some futzing with to get it to 
move completely from one side to the other.  The spring isn't the 
heaviest but it does the job.  The threads on the screw for the clamp 
are worn a bit.  I clamped this on a board and it held okay but I didn't 
do any heavy work with this, so I'd plan on using the screw holes on the 
top of the bracket as well.  This ain't perfect but then these guys 
rarely are and well considering that it's at the least, 150 years old or 
older, well I have seen worse.  $45.00
http://forsale.o
ldetoolshop.com/oct/earlyvise1001.jpg

Old Roundball Black Powder Bullet Mold.  Measuring 5 7/8" long, the 
cavity is .55 in diameter (according to my micrometer here), and this 
weighs 2 3/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker, stamped 40 on the 
one arm.  This is in reasonably good condition and was cleaned.  There 
are some spots of pitting on the outside of the head, a few on the arms, 
and a little rust up where the sun don't shine.  The cavities have a 
little crusty but that will cook off as this is heated and used.  There 
is a whisker of daylight showing between the heads when this is close 
but nothing too bad there.  The sprue cutter is a little dinged and 
could stand a swipe or two with a file.  The joint is good.  I sure 
ain't been seeing too many of these guys around of late.  $28.00
http://forsale.
oldetoolshop.com/oct/bulletmold1002.jpg

Vintage Gladding BoX With 6 Spools Gladding & Cohantic Braided Nylon 
Fishing Line.  There are 3 unused spools of Gladding Mermax No. 60 
braided nylon trolling line, 3 unused spools of Cohantic braided nylon 
No. 3453 squidding line, and this all weighs 14 1/2 oz unboxed.  As 
found condition.  The box has some staining, marks, and wear but it's 
solid.  The spools are joined in groups of 3.  This is what it is but 
you sure don't see too many sets like this around.  $30.00
http://forsale.old
etoolshop.com/oct/fishing1001.jpg

Old Stanley Gage No G5 Type 4 Jack Plane.  This weighs 3 lbs 11 1/4 oz 
unboxed.  This is a Type 4, which has the G prefix on the model number, 
the 1920 patent date, and Made In USA cast into the toe.  This was made 
before 1941.  The blade bar does have the Stanley Rule & Level mark. 
This is in decent  condition and was cleaned.  Note this is straight, 
any bending you see is because of camera lens distortion, although why 
folks would think that I would sell a bent plane is beyond me.  This is 
a former school plane, but a lot of these guys were used as such.  The 
left side (looking from the rear) has a couple of spots of pitting, some 
dings, scratches, and a stamped school name.  The right side has some 
scratches, dings, and a scratch marked school ID.  The sole has some 
scratches and dings.  There are some scratches around the mouth where 
chips were taken out the hard way.  The japanning is original and 98% 
present.  The cap is good other than a few tiny bit of paint and the 
chipbreaker is good as well.  The blade has some staining and a few tiny 
spots but it's got a lot of life left in it.  The blade will need a 
sharpening.  The tote, well that had 2 coats of paint (orange and red) 
on it.  I got most of that off.  There is an old repair down at the 
bottom but it's solid and there is some good honest wear on the sides. 
There is a little chipping on the horn.  The knob has some dings and 
wear as well.  All the screws work and were oiled.  This ain't minty, 
but then few of these guys are, and it sure ain't got a minty price 
either.  $60.00
http://forsale.o
ldetoolshop.com/oct/stanleyg50901.jpg

Early Hand Forged Denglestock PA Dutch Scythe Sharpening Anvil. 
Measuring 7 3/4" long, the face is 1 5/8" wide, and this weighs 1 lb 13 
1/4 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.  The face may have been replaced at some time in the past 
but that's the way that they did things back then.  The face has some 
light patina, a few tiny chips off the side, and the one end.  The body 
has the usual patina.  The spike is good.  These guys with the wider 
faces sure don't show up very often.  $25.00
http://forsale
.oldetoolshop.com/oct/denglestock1001.jpg

Unusual Forged Chicken or Turkey Catcher With Spring Opener.  Measuring 
7 3/16" long and this weighs 5 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker. 
  This is in reasonably good condition and was cleaned.  There is a 
little patina there and here but nothing too bad.  The jaws are good. 
There is a spring under the joint that forces the jaws open, which is a 
right handy idea if you ask me.  The joint works smoothly.  The handle 
socket is good as well.  These small ones are sure few and far between 
and this is the first time that I've seen one with a spring.  $30.00
http://f
orsale.oldetoolshop.com/sept/hfchickencatcher0901.jpg

Guedon Schenectady 6 Inch Celluloid Slide Rule With Leather Case.  This 
weighs 1 oz unboxed.  Made in France.  This is in decent condition and 
was not cleaned.  The celluloid is a bit discolored from age.  The 
scales are readable and the slide works smoothly.  The sliding window 
also is a little discolored.  This also has an English standard rule on 
the top and a metric one on the back.  The leather case has some wear 
but it's solid for the most part.  This ain't perfect but I sure don't 
see too many of these around by this maker.  $20.00
http://forsale.
oldetoolshop.com/sept/sliderule0901.jpg

Uncommon Mahogany Smooth or Smoothing Plane With Iron Sole.  Measuring 7 
1/2" long, a little over 2 3/4" wide, the iron is 2 1/4" wide, and this 
weighs 3 lbs 7 1/2 oz unboxed.  The only maker's mark on the body is a 6 
pointed star which I have seen on at least 2 other planes in the past. 
The iron is a Buck Bros and the cap iron is a Ward & Payne, which if you 
know your tool making history, was the firm that the Buck Bros started 
working at before coming over here.  This is in well used condition and 
was cleaned.  The mahogany body has some wear and the one cheek is 
cracked out.  The heel has some roughness from being hit with a hammer. 
  The toe is good.  The cast iron sole is good other than some light 
scratches and frosting.  The wedge has some wear and cracks at the top. 
  The cap iron is good.  I did clean some sharp mushrooming off of the 
top and side edges of the iron.  The cutting face has some light 
frosting and some staining but there is lots there.  This ain't perfect 
and it sure ain't got the price of a perfect one of these.  $35.00
http://forsal
e.oldetoolshop.com/sept/woodenplane0904.jpg

A Most Unusual Looking Hand Forged Grafting Froe With Wood Handle. 
Measuring 9" long, the blade is 3 1/16" wide across the edge, about 7/8" 
high, and this weighs 5 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This 
is in decent condition and was cleaned.  There is some patina on the 
blade and frame.  The edges aren't sharp but could be brought back to 
working condition with a little work.  The handle is hand carved.  That 
has some wear but it does the job.  This is an uncommon example of this 
kind of tool.  $25.00
http://for
sale.oldetoolshop.com/sept/hfgraftingfroe0901.jpg

Stanley No 12 Type 1A 4 Inch Improved Try Square.  Measuring 5 1/8" 
overall in length, 3 7/16" high, and this weighs 4 1/2 oz unboxed. 
Justus A. Traut of New Britain, CT was granted Pat. No. 151,254 on May 
26, 1874 for the design of this tool.  This was made by Stanley between 
1874 and 1887.  This is in reasonably good condition for the age and was 
cleaned.  Both sides of the blade have some light frosting and the one 
has a few tiny spots of pitting but it sure ain't bad.  The handle is 
good as well other than some light pitting on the end.  This has most of 
the japanning as well.  This guy is true according to the flip test. 
These guys are sure getting few and far between in this kind of shape. 
$21.00
http://forsale.olde
toolshop.com/aug/square0802.jpg

Early Stanley No 14 Type 1 6 Inch Adjustable Try Square.  This weighs 5 
1/4 oz unboxed.  Justus A. Traut of New Britain, CT was granted Pat. No. 
266,556 on Oct. 24, 1882 for the design of this tool.  The company mark 
is worn but the patent date can be read.  This is in decent condition 
and was cleaned.  The blade has some light patina on both sides.  The 
rulings are readable.  The handle is good for the most part and has most 
of the original japanning.  I had to shoot some penetrating oil into the 
slot and there still is a little in there.  The blade moves the full 
distance and the locking screw works.  This ain't pristine but Stanley 
didn't make too many of these to start with.  $32.00
http://forsale.olde
toolshop.com/aug/square0801.jpg

Uncommon Stanley No 929 8 Inch Sweep Trade School Brace.  This weighs 2 
lbs 14 1/4 oz unboxed.  This was made by Stanley between 1926 and 1934. 
  Some of these were marked Ford and I think that this one is but it's 
very faint so don't run to the bank on just that.  This is in decent 
condition and was cleaned.  There is some overall light patina.  The 
chuck and ratchet are good and were oiled.  The alligator jaws are good 
as well.  The grip and pad are aluminum.  The grip has S 2 stamped on 
it.  That has the usual light dings and wear that are found on aluminum 
tools.  The same goes for the pad.  I did replace 2 of the screws that 
hold the pad to the plate because they were missing but when you get as 
old as this guy is, well you will be missing a few screws as well.  This 
ain't minty but I sure don't see too many around.  $47.00
http://forsale.olde
toolshop.com/july/brace0701.jpg

North Bros Div of Stanley No 3600-9 Offset Ratchet Kit.  This weighs 4 
oz unboxed.  All of the original 8 bits are present, as well as the 
ratchet, the plastic case, and the original box.  This is in decent 
condition and was not cleaned.  The ratchet has some light funky but 
nothing too bad there.  A few of the bits have some light rusting but 
that could be cleaned off easily enough.  The plastic case has some 
staining but that is solid.  The box has some wear to the lid and the 
bottom has some character as well.  But at least it's there.  This ain't 
crispy but let me tell you, these guys rarely show up as a complete set 
like this one.  $30.00
http://forsale.old
etoolshop.com/july/yankee0701.jpg

Early Small Hand Forged Balance Beam Scale.  Measuring 8 11/16" long and 
this weighs 2 3/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in 
reasonable condition.  The only cleaning was to give it a wipe down. 
There is a little patina but nothing too bad.  The hooks are good.  The 
notches are good as well and the indexing on the beam arm is readable. 
This is missing the weight but that can be easily replaced.  I have to 
say that beam scales of this size are sure getting hard to find.  $25.00
http://forsale.
oldetoolshop.com/aug/earlyscale0801.jpg

18th Century 5 Inch Compass or Divider.  Measuring 5 1/16" long and this 
weighs 2 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker, this is marked Cast 
Steel so it was made right at the end of the 18th Century.  This is in 
reasonably good condition and was cleaned.  There is a little patina but 
nothing too bad.  The one tip has a slight bend to it and the other one 
is a little shorter.  The 5 finger (3+2) was used on the better quality 
tools.  That is good and holds position.  I gotta say that these guys 
are sure getting hard to find, at least around here.  $27.00
http://forsal
e.oldetoolshop.com/aug/earlydivider0801.jpg

Great Early Hand Forged Fancy Blade Turnscrew.  Measuring 10 11/16" 
overall, the blade is 5 7/16" long, 7/16" wide at the tip, and this 
weighs 4 1/2 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  The blade was 
hand forged from an old file.  This is in decent condition and was 
lightly cleaned.  There is the usual patina for a tool of this age.  The 
blade has a few small spots of pitting.  The iron ferrule has a few 
spots of brass on it.  The handle looks to be oak and has some nice 
figure to it.  There is some chipping off the end on both sides and some 
wear to the turning below the ferrule.  The blade is in tight.  I have 
to say that this guy is a real find, especially with blade forged from a 
file.  $32.00
http://forsale
.oldetoolshop.com/aug/hfturnscrew0801.jpg

Measuring & Machining & Marking

Craftsman 6 Inch Machinist Combination Square.  This weighs 7 1/2 oz 
unboxed.  This was made by Lufkin for Sears, at least that's what I 
think. but some folks have said that it's a Millers Falls.  Somebody 
tried to machine off the Craftsman mark on the rule and replaced it with 
their own scratch marked name.  This is in reasonably good shape and was 
cleaned.  The No. 4 graduation rule is good other than some stained 
spots.  The corners and edges are sharp.  The head was repainted.  There 
also is a name scratch marked on the one side of the head.  The machined 
surfaces are good.  The locking screw works and the clear level vial is 
good as well.  This even has the scribe, not that anyone ever uses it, 
but it's there just in case.  This is what it is, but it is a working 
tool.  $25.00
http://forsa
le.oldetoolshop.com/oct/machinisttool1003.jpg

L S Starrett No 236 Machinist Combination Depth & Angle Gage.  This 
weighs 1 1/2 oz unboxed.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned. 
The head has some stained spots but nothing serious patina wise.  The 
working edge is good.  The No. 10 6" rule has some light stains but all 
the rulings are readable and the edges and corners are good.  The screw 
works and was oiled.  This ain't the prettiest but it will get the job 
done.  $17.00
http://forsa
le.oldetoolshop.com/oct/machinisttool1001.jpg

Lufkin 3 1/2 Inch Toolmakers Square.  The body is 3 1/2" high, 1 1/8" 
wide, the blade is 4 9/16" long, and this weighs 5 1/2 oz unboxed.  This 
is in decent condition and was cleaned.  The blade has the drill point 
and countersink angle gauges on the ends.  That is good other than a few 
stained spots.  The edges and ends are good and sharp.  The sides of the 
handle has some spots of light pitting and rust etching.  The finish has 
some funky.  The level is good.  The locking screw and tab are good. 
This ain't perfect and sure ain't got the price of a perfect one either. 
  $25.00
http://forsa
le.oldetoolshop.com/oct/machinisttool1002.jpg

Stanley No 72 Marking & Mortising Gage or Gauge.  This weighs 5 1/4 oz 
unboxed.  This is in used but reasonable condition and was not cleaned. 
  There is some staining on the arms and head.  The arms are straight. 
The points have a touch of patina but they are sharp and ready to go. 
The screws all work.  The head has a little wear on the face but nothing 
too bad there.  This ain't minty but it will get the job done.  $17.00
http://forsale
.oldetoolshop.com/oct/mortisegage1001.jpg

Two No 4486 Made In USA 4 Inch Machinist Parallel Clamps.  The jaws are 
4" long and they weigh 1 lb 2 1/4 oz unboxed.  These are in used 
condition and were cleaned.  There is some light patina on the sides of 
the jaws but the jaw faces are clean for the most part.  There are some 
tiny dings on the edges as well.  The screws are good and travel the 
full distance.  These ain't pristine but they will get the job done.  $18.00
http://forsale.olde
toolshop.com/oct/clamps1001.jpg

Vintage Wood Handle Pin Vise.  Measuring 5 5/8" with the chuck 
completely closed, this will take bits and stock up to 3/16" in 
diameter, and this weighs 4 1/2 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker. 
  This is in used condition and was cleaned.  The chuck is good and was 
oiled.  The springs are weak but they never were very strong to start 
with.  The handle has most of the original finish plus a bit of wax. 
There is a hanging hole so that you won't have to drill one yourself. 
This isn't perfect but it will get the job done.  $16.00
http://forsale.old
etoolshop.com/oct/pinvise1001.jpg

Old Henry Disston & Sons 8 Inch Adjustable Bevel Square.  This weighs 4 
1/4 oz unboxed.  The mark on the blade was lightly struck but there is 
enough readable to make the call.  This is in reasonably good condition 
for the age and was cleaned.  The blade is clean other than some spots 
of light frosting.  The handle has some stains and dings on the edges. 
The locking screw works.  This ain't perfect but it sure ain't bad 
either.  $18.00
http://forsale.old
etoolshop.com/sept/square0902.jpg

Standard Tool Co Athol Mass Machinist Thread Caliper.  Measuring 3 3/4" 
long, the tips are 1/4" wide, and this weighs 1 1/4 oz unboxed.  The 
Standard Tool Co. was a subsidiary of the Athol Machine Co. of Athol MA, 
in business from 1880 until 1905.  This is in reasonably good condition 
for being at the least 110 years old and was cleaned.  There are a few 
spots of patina but nothing too bad.  The tips are good and close up 
flush.  The screw and spring are good as well.  This sure isn't the most 
common of machinist tools on the block.  $16.00
http://forsale.ol
detoolshop.com/sept/divider0903.jpg

L S Starrett No 70 B  Machinist Pocket Scriber.  The body is 3/8" in 
diameter and this weighs 1 1/2 oz unboxed.  This is in used but good 
shape and was lightly cleaned.  There is nothing much patina wise to 
fuss about.  The point is good.  The chuck is good as well.  There ain't 
a whole lot more to go wrong with this guy.  $14.00
http://fors
ale.oldetoolshop.com/sept/machinisttool0904.jpg

Millers Falls Machinist Depth Gage or Gauge & Protractor.  This weighs 1 
1/4 oz unboxed.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  There is 
a little patina but nothing too bad.  There are user initials on the 
front of the head.  The edge is good and the screw works.  The rule is 
marked in 32nd's and 64ths.  That has a little wear to the corners.  All 
the rulings are readable.  This ain't perfect but it will get the job 
done.  $17.00
http://fors
ale.oldetoolshop.com/sept/machinisttool0905.jpg

Scherr Tumico 12 Inch Machinist Combination Square.  This weighs 1 lb 4 
1/4 oz unboxed.  Model No. 3033-12.  The rule is a No 16, graduated in 
32nds and 64ths on the flat side, and 50ths and 100ths on the slotted 
side.  This is in used but good condition and was not cleaned.  Note 
this is straight, any bending you see is because of camera lens 
distortion.  The rule has some spots of light staining and a light patch 
at the far end of the slotted side.  All the rulings are readable.  The 
finish on both heads is good as are the machined surfaces.  The level 
vial on the square head is good and even the scribe is present.  Both 
locking nuts work.  This ain't NOS but it sure ain't bad either.  $40.00
http://forsa
le.oldetoolshop.com/aug/machinisttool0805.jpg

J Stevens Arms & Tool Co 5 Inch Compass or Divider.  Measuring 5" long 
and this weighs 2 oz unboxed.  This has the March 09, 1886 patent date 
on the spring, Pat. No. 337,531, the Feb. 14, 1888 date on the one leg, 
Pat. No. 377,867, and the Oct. 26, 1886 date on the nut, Pat. No. 
351,474.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  There is some 
light patina on the legs and some crusty inside where I couldn't get to 
clean.  The spring and tips are good.  The nut does turn okay but the 
quick release doesn't work, I soaked it with some penetrating oil and it 
may loosen up, but I can't say for sure.  Stuff happens with tools that 
at the least 112 years old.  I have to say that these guys are sure 
getting few and far between.  $25.00
http://forsale.old
etoolshop.com/aug/divider0802.jpg

Tools To Work With

Pexto No 2A Tinsmith Stove Pipe Shears or Tin Snips.  This weighs 2 lbs 
9 oz unboxed.  This is in used but good shape.  The only cleaning was to 
get a little paint off of the handles and to give them a wipe down.  The 
jaws are good and cut paper cleanly.  The crimpers are good as well. 
The handle finish has some spots were it's worn but most of it is 
present.  The joint is good.  These guys sure don't show up every day 
and rarely are they in this kind of shape.  $25.00
http://forsale.old
etoolshop.com/oct/tintool1001.jpg

Clipper Tool Co Neverbreak Patent 1906 Folding Saw Sharpening Vise. 
Measuring 12" long and this weighs 2 lbs 7 oz unboxed.  Charles W. 
Cardwell of Jamaica, NY was granted Pat. No. 813,036 on Feb. 20, 1906 
for the design of this tool which was made by the  Clipper Tool Co. of 
Buffalo, NY.  This is in used but reasonably good condition and was 
cleaned.  There are some file marks on the name plate.  The finish is 
good.  The saw clamp works like it's supposed to do as does the bench 
clamp.  This design was copied by a number of makers but the original is 
always the best.  $20.00
http://forsale.old
etoolshop.com/oct/sawvise1001.jpg

Old Iron City Pittsburgh PA 4 lb Sledge Hammer Head.  Measuring 4 3/4" 
long and this weighs 4 lbs 1 oz unboxed.  Iron City was a long time 
Pittsburgh PA based maker of hammers, blacksmith, and other tools as 
well.  This is in reasonably good shape for the age and use and was 
cleaned.  There is some patina but nothing outside of normal use.  Both 
faces have some light dings and frosting but nothing too bad.  The eye 
is good.  You sure ain't gonna walk into the hardware store and buy a 
hammer of this quality no more.  $20.00
http://forsale.olde
toolshop.com/oct/hammer1002.jpg

Stanley No 60 1/2 Low Angle Adjustable Mouth Block Plane.  This weighs 1 
lb 3 1/4 oz unboxed.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  Note 
this is straight, any bending you see is because of camera lens 
distortion, although why folks would think that I would sell a bent 
plane is beyond me.  The sides have some frosting and very light pitting 
down at the bottoms, plus some light dings.  The sole has some dings, 
mainly on the mouth plate and some areas of light pitting.  The mouth 
adjuster works.  The japanning is original and 95% on the body and about 
75% on the cap.  The cap is good otherwise.  The blade has some areas of 
light frosting but that will work out as this is sharpened and there is 
lots to work with.  The blade will need a sharpening.  All the screws 
work and were oiled.  This ain't pristine and it sure don't have that 
kind of price either.  $25.00
http://forsale
.oldetoolshop.com/oct/stanley60121001.jpg

Vintage Small Cast Iron Tack Hammer.  Measuring 7 1/4" overall, the head 
is 2 13/16" long, the face is a little under 1/2" in diameter, and this 
weighs 5 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in reasonably 
good shape and was cleaned.  There is a little patina but nothing too 
bad.  The face has some frosting but nothing too bad or deep.  The peen 
has a few tiny dings.  The tack lifting claws are good.  This ain't 
minty but these guys rarely are.  $15.00
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Neat Hand Forged Leather Lacing Pricking Pliers Tool.  Measuring 10 1/4" 
long, the jaws are 1 3/8" deep, the toothed jaw is 1/2" across, the 
teeth are 1/8" wide, and this weighs 1 lb 6 1/2 oz unboxed.  Not signed 
as to the maker.  This is in reasonably good condition and was cleaned. 
  The teeth are sharp.  This has a brass face on the lower jaw and that 
has a few light dings from being used.  The joint is good with just a 
hint of wiggle.  The handles had been wrapped with some old cloth tape 
and I did take that off.  This is what it is, but it is a neat and 
probably one of a kind tool.  $25.00
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North Bros Yankee No 35 Push Screwdriver.  This all weighs 7 1/4 oz 
unboxed.  This is in reasonably good condition and was lightly cleaned. 
  The chuck is good and was oiled.  Same for the extension.  NOTE: This 
does not have the spring, that's the No. 135 model.  All off the plating 
is present.  The handle has the original finish plus a coat of wax. 
There are some tiny dings but this is better in that department than 
most of these guys that I see.  This comes with the 3 original bits. 
They have some light staining and what have you, the blades and tips are 
all good.  This ain't pristine but it sure ain't bad either.  $17.00
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Two NOS Long Irwin Brace Bits.  The upper one is a No. 4, 1/4" in 
diameter, 17 7/16" long, the lower one is a No. 5, 5/16" in diameter, 
18" long, and they weigh 5 3/4 oz unboxed.  These are NOS, that's New 
Old Stock.  I did clean off a bit of set around and do nothing type 
patina.   The tips still have the factory coating.  These long skinny 
ones sure don't show up very often, especially in this kind of shape. 
$18.00
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Whitcher Patent 1887 No 2 Cobblers Lasting Pliers.  Measuring 7 3/8" 
long, the jaws are 1/4" wide at the tips, and this weighs 6 3/4 oz 
unboxed.  Frank W. Whitcher of Boston, MA was granted Pat. No. 372,246 
on Oct. 25, 1887 for the design of this tool.  This is in decent 
condition and was cleaned.  There are a few small pitting spots but 
overall it's not too bad for the age.  There is a little mushrooming on 
the top of the upper jaw but the jaws are good otherwise.  The through 
the center joint has a little wiggle.  The hammer poll has some wear but 
most of the pattern is still present.  The hammer poll does not unscrew. 
  The handles are good.  This size never had a tack claw on the end. 
This ain't perfect but these smaller ones sure don't show up much at all 
any more, at least around here.  $22,00
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Stanley No 43 Saw Set or Sawset.  This weighs 1 lb 8 3/4 oz unboxed. 
This is in used but good shape.  The only cleaning was to get rid of 
some dust around the head.  The finish is original and is good other 
than the odd small ding.  The plated parts are a little dulled.  The 
anvil and plunger are good.  All the screws work, including the fence 
locking screw.  This ain't minty but as these guys go, this sure ain't 
bad either.  $28.00
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Vintage Wood Handle Scraper Plane Blade Burnisher.  Measuring 6 3/8" 
overall, the blade is 2 1/8" long, 5/16" in diameter, and this weighs 1 
3/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is NOS, that's New 
Old Stock and was not cleaned.  There is nothing much to fuss about 
condition wise.  They don't get much better than this.  $15.00
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William Narmar & Co Sheffield Putty Knife.  Measuring 6 7/8" long, the 
blade is 1 3/16" wide at the edge, and this weighs 1 1/4 oz unboxed.  I 
did some digging and nothing turned up on this marker.  The crown mark 
does point to the middle of the 19th Century as to the age.  This is in 
decent condition and and was cleaned.  There is some patina on the 
blade.  There is a visible forge weld line on the back where the blade 
was attached to the tang but this isn't cracked.  There is some funky 
between the blade and the handle.  The handle has a check at the top but 
the blade is in tight.  There are some dings and stains, all the mark of 
a well used tool.  These guys sure don't show up very often, at least 
around here.  $16.00
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Cap & Knob For A Type 1 Stanley No 82 Cabinet Scraper.  This weighs 6 
1/2 oz unboxed.  This is in good condition and was cleaned by someone 
else.  There is a little staining on the edge but this has most of the 
original japanning.  The knob has some stains and was refinished.  This 
is what it is, but if you need one, well finding one sure ain't that 
easy.  $17.00
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Big Old B M Co Forged Steel Turnscrew or Screwdriver.  Measuring 18 1/2" 
long, the tip is 7/16" wide, and this weighs 11 oz unboxed.  This is in 
reasonably good condition and was cleaned.  The blade has some light 
patina, mostly frosting, but there are some patches of light pitting. 
The handle has some wear and dings and it is a little flattened at the 
end.  The blade is in tight but it's pinned through the ferrule.  This 
ain't perfect but as these guys go, well it sure ain't bad.  $25.00
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Two Vintage Rosewood Cobblers Leather Edgers or Burnishers.  The upper 
one is 7 1/16" long, the lower one is 7 1/8" long, and they weigh 7 oz 
unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  These are in used but good shape 
and were cleaned.  There are some dings and marks from being stitched 
against, mainly on the lower one, but nothing too bad there.  All four 
faces are good.  I have to say that this is some right pretty rosewood 
and I also have to say, that these guys are sure getting few and far 
between, at least around here.  $26.00
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C S Osborne Harrison NJ Magnetic Head Tack Hammer.  Measuring 11" 
overall, the head is 5 5/8" long, and this weighs 12 1/2 oz unboxed. 
This is in good shape and was lightly cleaned.  The head has some light 
staining and some light dings.  Both faces are good and the magnetic end 
is, well, magnetic.  The handle has almost all the of the original 
finish.  There are a few dings but nothing too bad.  The head is on 
tight setting here but things do loosen up in shipping.  The tack claws 
are good.  This ain't pristine but it sure ain't bad either.  $18.00
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Vintage Solid Brass Glass Cutter.  Measuring 4 1/4" long and this weighs 
1 1/2 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker just marked France on the 
head.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  Was used a few 
times as well.  The head has a few light dings on the sides from tapping 
the glass.  The wheel spins freely and the screw works.  I can't say how 
sharp it is.  The handle is good.  That is hollow and has a screwdriver 
inside.  These originally came with extra wheels but this is down to the 
last one.  This ain't pristine but these are neat tools.  $14.00
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C S Osborne Harrison NJ 11/16 Inch Arch Punch.  This weighs 9 1/4 oz 
unboxed.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  The head is 
good.  The edge isn't shaving sharp but it's not too bad.  There is a 
little wear to the finish.  The striking end is good.  This ain't minty 
but it sure ain't bad.  $16.00
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Odd Looking Screw Lock 7 Inch Adjustable Bevel Square.  The blade is 7 
1/4" long, the handle is 4 3/16" high, and this weighs 5 1/2 oz unboxed. 
  This is marked something Germany at the one end of the slot.  This is 
in decent condition and was cleaned.  The plating on the blade has some 
scratches and scuffs and a few small spots of patina. The handle is cast 
iron.  That is good other than the paint being worn in the center.  The 
locking screw works.  This ain't the prettiest but it will get the job 
done and it is the first one like this that I have seen.  $14.00
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Old H & B No 8 Round Face Cement Groover or Gutter Tool.  Measuring 6 
1/16" long, 3 3/4" wide, the head is 1 1/8" high, and this weighs 1 lb 
12 oz unboxed.  Marked H & S and 8 on the inside.  This is in used but 
good shape and was cleaned.  There is some staining on the face and one 
small spot of very light pitting, but nothing too bad there.  The handle 
has some stains and dings but it's solid.  I tried the screws and they 
do turn but I did not have the handle off of the tool.  This ain't 
perfect but it feels like a quality tool and you sure ain't gonna walk 
into the big box stores and get one of this quality any more.  $18.00
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Vintage Cast Steel 5 Inch Wing Compass or Divider.  Measuring 5 1/8" 
from the top of the joint to the tips and this weighs 3 oz unboxed.  Not 
signed as to the maker, just marked Cast Steel. If I had to make a 
guess, I'd say that this is a Bemis & Call but that's just a guess. 
There is a user name stamped on both arms of the back.  This is in 
decent condition and was cleaned.  There are some dings and light patina 
but considering that this is well over 100 years old, well it sure ain't 
bad.  The tips are a little dulled.  The joint is good.  The locking 
screw and fine adjustment nut both work and were oiled.  This ain't 
minty but it will get the job done.  $16.00
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Old Red SRD Comfort Straight Razor Hone.  Measuring 5 1/8" long, 1 
15/16" wide, 1/2" thick, and this weighs 7 1/2  oz unboxed.  Overall 
this is in decent condition.  The only cleaning was to give the stone a 
bath.  The top is glazed a bit and there are a few light dings.  The 
underside has some light dings as well and there is a chip off of the 
one corner.  The box is rough, the one corner on the lid is open, and 
there is some overall wear.  But at least it's there.  This ain't 
perfect but it sure don't have the price of a perfect one either.  $17.00
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Uncommon Small Early Hand Forged Round Groove Tin Seamer.  Measuring 4 
3/16" long, the head is 1 3/16" by 1/2", the groove is 3/16" across, and 
this weighs 6 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in n 
reasonably good condition for the age and use and was cleaned.  There is 
some light patina but nothing too bad.  The face and groove are good 
other than some light pitting.  The striking end has a small bloom of 
mushrooming but nothing too obnoxious.  First one of these guys that I 
have had in a very long time.  $20.00
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Old Wood Horned Scrub Plane.  Measuring 10" long, 1 7/8" wide, the iron 
is 1 1/4" wide, and this weighs 1 lb 10 1/2 oz unboxed.  The toe is is 
marked H Dopke which is a user name.  The iron is by Vomcleff & Co New 
York, who is a known maker but there are no working dates available. 
This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  Note this is straight, any 
bending you see is because of camera lens distortion, although why folks 
would think that I would sell a bent plane is beyond me.  There are some 
dings and stains but this wasn't made to do a pretty job in the first 
place,  There are score marks on both sides but the body is one piece. 
The sole has some wear and dings.  The mouth is good for the kind of 
use.  The horn is good.  I did glue that into the body as the dovetail 
slot was a bit worn.    The iron has some spots of light pitting, mainly 
by the edge, but there is plenty there to work with.  I did clean some 
sharp edges of mushrooming off of the top.  The wedge is good.  This 
ain't perfect but it will get the job done.  $30.00
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Old Different Looking Grooved Cobblers Tool Head.  Measuring 3 13/16" 
overall in length, the head is 2 13/16" wide (straight across), 1 1/4" 
wide (excluding the side step), and this weighs 12 1/4 oz unboxed.  Not 
signed as to the maker.  I used to know what this was called but I can't 
seem to dredge it out of the old memory banks.  This is in reasonably 
good condition and was cleaned by someone else.  There isn't munch in 
the way of patina to fuss about.  There is a little funky down in the 
grooves but nothing too bad.  The grooves were scored by hand, the ends 
aren't evenly lined up like you would see with machined tool.  The tang 
is good.  This would need a handle to put it back into use but that is 
easy enough to do.  I have to say that I sure don't see too many like 
this around.  $20.00
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Carpenters Roofing Shingle or Lathe Hatchet or Axe.  Measuring 14 9/16" 
overall, the head is 6 11/16" long (across the center), the edge is 2 
1/16" high (straight across), and this weighs 1 lb 4 oz unboxed.  Not 
signed as to the maker.  This is in reasonably good condition and was 
not cleaned by me.  There is some rust staining on the head and the odd 
small dot but nothing too bad.  The edge is good but could stand a 
touchup.  The cross hatching on the face is good with no wear.  The 
handle has some stains, dings, and a little chipping at the end.  The 
head is on tight setting here but things do loosen up in shipping.  This 
ain't minty but it will get the job done.  $17.00
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Vintage Wood Coopers Bung Hammer or Mallet.  Measuring 14 9/16" overall, 
the head is 4 3/4" wide across the top, and this weighs 1 lb 6 oz 
unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in decent condition and 
was cleaned.  There is the usual patina found on a working tool.  The 
head has some wear to both faces and some dinging on the sides.  There 
is a old repair to a chip on the top and a few checks on the head as 
well.  The handle is the old oval style and could be the original one. 
Not all of these had the whip style handles.  That has some dings, 
including one that might be an indemnification mark.  There are some 
stains as well.  I did tap in the wedges a little and the head is on 
tight but things do loosen up in shipping.  This ain't minty but these 
guys weren't made just to be looked at.  $25.00
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