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263297 Anthony Seo 2017‑09‑11 FS: Simmering September 2017 List A
Autumn is in the air what the the cooler mornings and the trees starting 
to show a kiss of color.  But the flea markets are still going strong 
and stuff keeps showing up.  There are lots of new and usable tools in 
here as well as a good run of collectibles.

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Stanley SW No 65 Chamfer Spoke Shave Or Spokeshave.  This weighs 12 oz 
unboxed.  This is in good condition and was lightly cleaned.  The sole 
and the faces of the wings are good other than the factory machining 
marks.  The japanning is original, 99% on the body, there are a some 
chips on the edges of the wings.  The cap is good.  The SW blade has 
some light patina on the exposed area but the cutting face is clean and 
this looks to be close to, if not, the original length.  The blade will 
need a sharpening.  All the screws work and were oiled.  This ain't 100% 
minty but all things being equal in a hand grenade tossing contest, well 
it sure ain't bad.  $80.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/stanley650901.jpg

Sargent VBM No 409C Smoothing Or Smoothing Plane.  This weighs 3 lbs 5 
1/2 oz unboxed.  This is a Type 4  and was made by Sargent between 1910 
and 1918.  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, dings, and scratches.  The sole has 
some frosting and scratches as well.  The japanning is original and 
about 80%.  The lever cap has some frosting and I did oil the lever 
because it was squeaking and squeaking annoys me.  The chipbreaker has 
some light patina.  The blade also has some some light patina on the 
exposed areas and back.   The cutting face has some scuffs but that is 
clean otherwise.  There are some chips on the edge but the blade will 
need a sharpening anyway.  The tote is good, the knob has some dings on 
the top and a small check down at the base.  All the screws work and 
were oiled.  This ain't minty but then 100 year old tools rarely are. 
$45.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/sargent409c0901.jpg

Gillett Bristol England 8/8 Side Bead Molding Plane.  This weighs 1 lb 4 
1/4 oz unboxed.  The Gillett family made planes and other tools in 
Bristol England from 1801 until 1859.  This is in good condition, the 
body was cleaned by someone else, I just prettied up the iron a little. 
Note this is straight, any bending you see is because of camera lens 
distortion.  The body is good other than a small chip off of the top of 
the toe, a couple of thin checks at the heel, some tiny dings on the 
body, and the usual hammer dings on the heel.  There is a user name 
proudly stamped at both ends.  The sole and boxing are good and the 
mouth is tight and was never messed with.  The wedge is good with no 
cracks.  The cutting face of the iron has some staining but nothing 
serious patina wise.  That will need a sharpening.  These big side beads 
do no show up very often and rarely in this kind of shape.  $30.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/woodenplane0901.jpg

Vintage Dunlap 10 Inch Draw Knife Or Drawknife.  Measuring 15 3/4" 
overall, the blade is 9 15/16" long, 1 7/16" wide across the edge, and 
this weighs 1 lb 2 3/4 oz unboxed.  Dunlap was one of the brand names 
used by Sears on their tools.  This is in decent condition overall and 
was cleaned.  The back of the blade is frosted overall and there are a 
few tiny deeper dots.  The edge is good other than a few very small 
dings.  There is some dinging on the top of the blade and I cleaned some 
mushrooming off both sides.  The front of the blade also has some 
frosting and light patina.  Both handles have some dings and stains but 
they have most of the original finish.  They are both on tight.  The 
ferrules and end caps also have some frosting going.  This ain't minty 
but I sure haven't been seeing too many of these bigger ones around that 
are.  $40.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/drawknife0901.jpg

Disston & Morss 12 Inch Cabinet Makers Try Square.  Measuring 14 1/8" 
overall, the blade is 12 1/4" long, 2 3/8" high, this is 7 7/8" overall 
in height, and this weighs 11 3/4 unboxed.  This is in decent condition 
overall and was cleaned.  The blade has some light spots of pitting 
except for by the handle on the front where there are some deeper spots. 
  The blade still retains some of the original bluing.  The edges and 
corners are good.  The handle is mahogany.  That has some dings and 
stains, just the usual wear.  This looks to be true according to the 
flip test but it ain't no Starrett.  This ain't the prettiest but 
considering that it's well over the 100 year old mark, well it sure 
ain't that bad and these bigger ones sure ain't been showing up any 
prettier.  $24.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/square0902.jpg

Millers Falls No 1950 Buck Rogers 10 Inch Sweep Brace.  This weighs 2 
lbs 8 1/4 oz unboxed.  This model was made by Millers Falls between 1950 
and 1976.  This is in reasonably good condition and was cleaned.  There 
is a little patina on the frame and chuck shell but this guy wasn't left 
out in the rain.  The chuck and jaws are good and the ratchet works in 
both directions and the locked setting.  The plastic grip and pad have 
some light dings and a few bits of paint that didn't want to come off 
without out a fight.  Both spin freely.  This ain't minty but compared 
to most of these that I see, well it sure ain't bad.  $24.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/brace0901.jpg

Greenfield Tool Co 5/8 Inch Side Bead Molding Plane.  This weighs 1 lb 1 
oz unboxed.  The Greenfield Tool Co was a Greenfield Mass plane maker in 
business from 1851 until 1883.  This is in reasonably good condition. 
The only cleaning I did was to pretty up the iron a little.  The body is 
good other than a little chipping on the toe at the fence.  The sole and 
boxing are good is other than some stains and the mouth is tight.  The 
wedge is good with no noticeable wear.  The iron does have a spot spot 
of light pitting and some scuffs but nothing too bad.  That will need a 
quick sharpening.  I gotta say that there aren't too many molding planes 
of this age in this kind of condition around much at all.  $23.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/woodenplane0803.jpg

Early Taylor Patent 10 Inch Sweep Iron Bitstock.  Measuring 12 3/8" 
long, the sweep is 10", and this weighs 2 lbs 1 1/2 oz unboxed.  Not 
signed as to the maker.  Jeremy Taylor of Hebron, CT was granted Pat. 
No. 9,814 on June 30, 1836 for the design of this tool.  These were made 
in several different styles by a number of manufacturers over the years. 
  This is in reasonably good condition for the age and was cleaned. 
There is some light patina but nothing too bad.  The chuck has a little 
crusty inside but there are no cracks and the lever and tab are good. 
The sheet iron pad was originally black japanned.  Some of that remains 
on the inside.  There are a few spots of pitting on the outside.  The 
pad has a little play on the shaft but it spins freely.  I did put a 
drop of oil in the appropriate hole.  I have have a few of these over 
the years and they sure ain't getting any easier to find, especially in 
this kind of shape.  $30.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/july/earlybrace0701.jpg

AETCO 5/16 Inch Skew Edge Carving Tool Chisel.  Measuring 4 5/16" from 
the edge to the top of the handle, the blade is 3 11/16" long, this is 9 
3/8" overall, and this weighs 2 1/4 oz unboxed.  The American Edge Tool 
Company worked in or around the Philadelphia PA area, from the late 
1940's until the early 1960's.   This is in reasonably good condition 
and was cleaned.  It wasn't used much but it picked up some patina 
setting around someplace.  The blade has spots of frosting and staining 
but nothing too bad.  The handle has a few stained spots as well but 
it's good otherwise.  This ain't the fanciest but it will get the job 
done.  $14.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/chisel0905.jpg

Vintage No 10 Rivet Set Or Setter.  Measuring 4 1/8" long, the dimple is 
3/16" in diameter, the post hole is 1/8", and this weighs 3 1/2 oz 
unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker, just stamped 8.  This is in 
reasonably good condition and was cleaned.  There ain't much in the way 
of patina other than some frosting.  The hole and dimple are good with 
little in the way of wear.  The striking end is flared a little. These 
guys sure ain't been showing up much of late, at least around these here 
parts.  $15.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/rivetset0901.jpg

Helios Germany Starrett No 828 Style Machinist Wiggler Center Finder. 
The body is 2 1/2" long and this weighs 1 1/4 unboxed.  This is in used 
but good condition and was not cleaned.  There really ain't nothing to 
fuss about with this guy.  The body and chuck are good. The point is 
quite pointy.  Helios did make quality tools.  $15.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/machinisttool0904.jpg

Hawthorne Vise Woodworking Bench Hook.  Measuring 5 7/8" long, 3 1/8" 
high, and this weighs 5 unboxed.  This is used but good shape and was 
not cleaned.  There is a little bit of patina including a couple of dots 
of paint but nothing too bad.  Unlike some of these guys that are 
stamped steel, this is cast aluminum.  All you need is a couple of 
screws and it's good to go.  $18.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/vise0901.jpg

Old Small Wood Handle Turnscrew Or Screwdriver.  Measuring 5 1/4" long, 
the tip is 1/8" wide, and this weighs 3/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to 
the maker.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  The blade has 
some frosting, scratches, and a couple of dots of pitting.  The tip is 
good.  The handle has some stains and light wear but that is good for 
the most part.  The blade is in tight with no help from me.  This ain't 
minty but these guys rarely are.  $18.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/turnscrew0901.jpg

Hand Forged Blacksmith Hot Cut Chisel Head To Restore.  Measuring 7 1/8" 
long, the edge is 1 3/8" high, and this weighs 3 lbs 1/4 oz unboxed. 
Not signed as to the maker.  This is in reasonably good condition but 
there is a problem.  Read on.  The body is fairly clean, not much in the 
way of patina.  The edge is good.  The punched eye is good.  Now for the 
READ part.  The striking end is cracked in the center and partially 
around the edge.  So that will need some work.  But I hate to scrap this 
guy and it sure didn't get here in the old tools donation box I have out 
front.   $16.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/blacksmith0903.jpg

Early Hand Forged Oyster Or Clam Shucking Knife.  Measuring 7 3/16" long 
and this weighs 9 1/2 oz unboxed.  This is signed, but it's too worn to 
read.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  There is some 
overall patina, pitting and what have you.  The blade has some roughness 
around the edge.  The handle has some dings on the edges and one spot 
that is fairly banged up.  But this guy is solid.  This ain't pristine 
but these older ones got rode hard and put away wet more times than one 
could count.  $24.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/clamknife0901.jpg

Very Early Hand Forged Carpenters Housewright Claw Hammer Head. 
Measuring 4 5/8" long (straight across) and this weighs 13 3/4 oz 
unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in fair condition and was 
cleaned.  This looks to be a dug item.  This has a steel face on a 
wrought iron body and the tops of the claws are lined with steel as 
well.  There is some overall pitting.  The face has some chipping around 
the edges and the claws have some chipping on the edges as well.  The 
punched eye has some crusty going and looking at the top, this may have 
been a strap hammer when first made.  This is what it is and it's not 
what I would call a user but it does have some serious age to it.  $20.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/earlyhammer0901.jpg

Blacksmith Hand Forged Double Face 1 3/4 lb Sledge Hammer Head. 
Measuring 4 1/4" long, the one face is 1 1/4" wide, 1 1/8" high, the 
other face is 1 1/8" wide, 1" wide, and this weighs 1 lb 11 1/2 oz 
unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in decent condition and 
was cleaned.  The body has some light patina and some dings but nothing 
too bad there.  Both faces have some dings and a little chipping around 
the edges.  The punched eye is good to go.  This ain't minty but for an 
old dog, well it sure ain't bad either.  $18.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/hammer0902.jpg

Twelve Cabinet Makers 2 Inch Pinch Dogs.  They are 2" or so wide, 1/4" 
thick at the top, and they weigh 1 lb 3 1/2 oz unboxed.  Not signed as 
to the maker.  These are in used condition and were cleaned.  There 
ain't much in the way of patina but these were never real pretty to 
start with.  The tops are good, some of the tips will need some tending 
too.  These ain't the fanciest but they are working tools.  $25.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/pinchdogs0904.jpg

Two Old Sheet Metal Railroad Track Gages Or Sizers.  The one on the left 
is marked 100 B, 11, 6" high, 5 5/8" wide across the base, the one on 
the right is marked 130 B, #6, that is 6 5/8" high, 8 3/8" wide, and 
they weigh 11 oz unboxed.  These are in decent condition and were 
lightly cleaned.  There is some patina from setting around, little 
rusting and what have you.  These are what they are but they are neat 
collectibles.  $20.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/trackgage0901.jpg

T H Witherby 5/8 Inch Socket Gouge.  Measuring 8 7/8" from the edge to 
the end of the socket, the blade is 6 1/8" long, 5/8" wide across the 
outside of the sweep, this is 12 11/16" overall, and this weighs 6 oz 
unboxed.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  The blade has 
some overall light frosting both on the inside and outside of the sweep. 
  Nothing too deep but it's there.  The edge was last ground at a fairly 
shallow angle.  That will need some sharpening.  The socket is good, 
although I did clean a little mushrooming out of the inside.  The handle 
is an NOS replacement from my stash here and they don't get here for 
free.  This ain't minty but it will get the job done.  $17.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/chisel0902.jpg

L S Starrett No 281 Machinist American Standard Wire Gauge.  This weighs 
3 1/4 unboxed.  This is in used but good conditon and was not cleaned. 
There is a band of some kind of stain on the front and a little wear to 
the finish.  The holes and notches are all clear and the edges are 
crisp.  This ain't minty but it sure ain't bad either.  $15.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/machinisttool0901.jpg

L S Starrett No 162 Machinist Pin Vise.  Measuring 3 3/4" long with the 
chuck completely closed and this weighs 3/4 unboxed.  There is no size 
mark but it looks like a B to me.  This is in decent condition and was 
cleaned.  The chuck and jaws are good.  There is some wear to the cross 
hatching on the shaft and chuck.  The center is clear all the way 
through.  This ain't pristine but it will get the job done.  $14.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/machinisttool0902.jpg

Moulson Brothers 7/16 Inch Gouge.  Measuring 7 1/8" from the edge to the 
top of the handle, the blade is 5 9/16" long, 7/16" wide across the 
outside of the sweep, this is 13 9/16" overall, and this weighs 3 1/2 oz 
unboxed.  The Moulson Brothers were Sheffield England makers of edge and 
other tools in business from 1828 until 1905.  This is in decent 
condition and was cleaned.  There are some spots of light pitting and 
frosting on the back and a few tiny deeper spots.  Inside the sweep 
there are more of the same.  The edge isn't too bad but it will need 
some work.  The handle looks to be the original one.  That has some 
dings and stains and there is a user name stamped in a couple of places. 
  The handle is solid and the blade is in tight.  This ain't pristine 
but these long gouges sure ain't been showing up much of late, at least 
around these here parts.  $18.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/chisel0901.jpg

F G Pearson Sheffield 9 Inch Cabinet Makers Try Square.  Measuring 10 
5/8" overall, the blade is 9 1/16" long, 2 3/8" high, this is 7 5/16" 
overall in height, and this weighs 11 oz unboxed.  F. G. Pearson was a 
Sheffield England jointers tool maker in business from 1865 until 1900. 
This is in reasonably good condition and was cleaned.  The blade has 
some areas of light rust etching on both sides but nothing too deep and 
it has most of the original bluing.  The edges and corners are good. 
The handle is beech.  That has some stains and dings but nothing too 
bad.  This looks to be true according to the old flip test but if you 
want Starrett accuracy, well buy a Starrett.  Just saying.  This ain't 
perfect but it sure ain't bad considering that it's well over the 100 
year old mark.  $22.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/sept/square0901.jpg

Acme 14 oz Cross Peen Hammer BEEP BEEP.  Measuring 12 1/4" overall, the 
head is 3 11/16" long, the face is 1 1/16" in diameter, the peen is 
13/16" wide, and this weighs 14 3/4 oz unboxed.  Acme of course is best 
known as the supplier to one Wile E. Coyote.  This is in reasonably good 
condition and was cleaned.  The head is good for the most part.  The 
face has some light dings and a few tiny chips around the edge.  The 
peen is good.  The handle is old and could be the original one.  That 
has some dings and a couple of light scorch marks on the one edge but 
it's solid.  The head is on tight setting here but things do loosen up 
in shipping.  This ain't minty but it is a good working tool.  $22.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/hammer0811.jpg

Early Hand Forged Denglestock PA Dutch Scythe Sharpening Anvil. 
Measuring 9 1/4" long, the face is 1 1/8" wide, and this weighs 1 lb 5 
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 condition and was cleaned.  There is 
the usual patina found on items of this age.  This does have a steel 
face set into the wrought iron body.  The face has some light pitting 
and dings but nothing too bad.  There is a line running down the one 
side of the body but that was just never smoothed out when this was made 
(and it ain't cracked either).  The spike is a little dull but that can 
be fixed easily enough.  This ain't minty but it sure ain't bad 
considering all the work that it's seen over the decades.  $24.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/denglestock0802.jpg

Small Hand Forged Slate Splitting Chisel.  Measuring 5 7/8" long, the 
edge is 1 7/16 across, and this weighs 4 3/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as 
to the maker.  This is in reasonably good condition for the age and use 
and was cleaned.  The blade has some light pin-point pitting, some 
scuffs, and what have you.  I did redo the edge because of some dings, 
that ain't perfect but it's better than it was.  The striking end is 
good with no cracks.  I sure ain't been seeing too many of these small 
ones around and this is the tool to have when you are out backpack 
fossil hunting.  $17.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/slatetool0801.jpg

Old Oilstone Slip Sharpening Stone For Gouges & Carving Tools. 
Measuring a little under 4 7/16" long, 1 3/4" high, 3/16" wide across 
the narrrow end, 7/16" across the wider end. and this weighs 4 oz 
unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in used condition and was 
cleaned.  There ain't much in the way of patina to fuss about.  There is 
a small chip on the one side at the wide edge and a worn spot down by 
the thinner edge on the other side.  The wider edge has some light wear, 
the smaller one is good.  This ain't pristine but it will get the job 
done.  $15.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/sharpeningstone0802.jpg

Vintage 6 Oz Ball Peen Hammer.  Measuring 10 1/2" overall, the head is 2 
9/16" long, the face is 13/16" in diameter, the peen is 5/8" in 
diameter, and this weighs 6 3/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker. 
  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  The head has some light 
patina.  The face has some frosting and a few chips around the edge. 
The peen is good other than the tiny dimple in the center.  The handle 
is old and could well be the original one.  That has some chipping and 
dings under the eye, the usual stains, and some dings at the end.  That 
feels solid enough but I wouldn't recommend trying to drive 16 penny 
framing nails with this guy.  Just saying.  This ain't pretty or perfect 
but it does have some age to it.  $17.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/hammer0808.jpg

Stanley SW No 72 Double Arm Mortising Marking Gage.  This weighs 4 1/4 
oz unboxed.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  It definitely 
was used.  There is some overall patina.  The beams have some dings from 
the screws and are slightly warped.  Not enough to interfere with this 
being used but worth mentioning.  Both screws are good.  The tips still 
have some metal left although they could stand a quick touchup.  This 
ain't minty but it will get the job done.  $17.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/mortisegage0801.jpg

Sargent & Co 6 Inch Wing Compass Or Divider.  Measuring 6 3/16" long and 
this weighs 3 1/2 oz unboxed.  This is in good condition and was not 
cleaned, at least by me.  There is some frosting but nothing too bad 
patina wise.  This has steel tips on iron legs and you can see the color 
change.  The tips are good as is the joint.  The locking screw and fine 
adjustment nut both work.  This ain't perfect but it sure ain't bad.  $18.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/divider0805.jpg

Two L S Starrett Machinist No 154 Adjustable Parallels.  There is a No. 
154-A, a No. 154-B, the box is from the B, and this all weighs 2 1/4 oz 
unboxed.  These are in decent condition and were cleaned.  The A has 
some frosting on the back and edges but nothing that would interfere 
with this being used.  The B is clean other than a few small and light 
spots.  Both of them had been oiled previously and that was kind of 
sticky, so they were oiled again.  The locking screws work.  The box has 
the usual wear.  These ain't minty but they will get the job done.  $24.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/machinist0807.jpg

Vintage Wood Handle Turnscrew Or Screwdriver.  Measuring 5 9/16" long, 
the tip is 5/16" wide, and this weighs 1 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to 
the maker.  This is in reasonably good condition and was cleaned.  The 
blade has some small spots of pitting and staining but it's clean for 
the most part.  The tip was dressed at some point but it's not too bad. 
The handle is oak.  That is good other than some stains and a little 
funky down in the turnings that refused to come off.  I gotta say that 
this is a neat looking one of these guys.  $18.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/turnscrew0802.jpg

Two Small Brass Trammel Points.  The bodies are 1 7/16" high (excluding 
the screw, the beam opening is 1/2" high, 5/16" wide, the points are 
15/16" and 13/16", and they weigh 1 3/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to 
the maker.  These are in reasonably good condition and were cleaned. 
The bodies have some light wear but nothing too bad.  There are no 
cracks that I can see.  The screws have a few dings on the threads but 
they travel the full distance and remove.  The one steel tip is shorter 
as mentioned.  They both are good otherwise but do not remove.  These 
small ones do not show up every day.  $35.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/trammelpoints0801.jpg

Stanley Handyman No 432 Saw Set Or Sawset.  This weighs 11 oz unboxed. 
The tool is in very good condition and was not cleaned.  It looks like 
it was used once or twice and then put away.  The finish is perfect 
other than a few dings up under the head where the saw teeth hit it. 
There is a little rust on the spring.  The plunger and anvil are minty. 
The box does have some wear and the one corner is ripped on the lid. 
This even has the paper with it.  This is what it is, but these guys 
rarely show up in this kind of shape.  $20.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/sawset0801.jpg

Keen Kutter 3 1/2 Lb Forged Double Bit Axe Head.  Measuring 9 5/16" long 
(across the center), the edges are 4 5/8" and 4 9/16" high (straight 
across), and this weighs 3 lbs 8 1/2 oz unboxed.  There is a stamped 
mark below the logo that looks like an H.  This is in decent condition 
and was cleaned.  This has steel bits on a iron body.  The steel bits 
are good for the most part, there is some frosting and spots of light 
patina.  The one edge has a chip out of it and both of them would need a 
sharpening but there is lots of steel left.  The iron body has some 
light pitting.  The eye has some crusty inside but it's good to go, 
considering how long it took to the remnant of the handle out of the 
eye.  This ain't minty but these guys rarely are, and I would dare say 
that a minty one would fetch a whole lot more than what I'm asking for 
this guy.  $35.00
http://oldetoolshop.com/forsale/aug/axe0801.jpg

GM Co NY Small Solid Handle Cross Peen Hammer.  Measuring 8" overall, 
the head is 3 1/16" long, the face is 3/8" in diameter, the peen is 3/8" 
wide, and this weighs 3 1/2 oz unboxed.  Marked as shown.  This is in 
reasonably good condition and was not cleaned.  There is a little 
staining on the head but nothing worth kicking the cat over.  The face 
is good.  The peen has a little roughness.  The handle is good.  This 
ain't fancy but it is a neat little hammer.  $18.00
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Stanley No 42W Saw Set Or Sawset.  This weighs 14 oz unboxed.  This is 
in used but good condition and was not cleaned.  This is black japanned 
so it was made prior to the "blue" period which started in 1961. The 
finish is good other than a few small dings and a little funky that 
looks like oil residue.  The decal is worn.  The plunger and anvil are 
good.  All the screws work just like they are supposed to work.  This 
ain't no Stanley 42X and don't buy it, thinking that it is, but it is a 
good working tool.  $24.00
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Early Bowl Carving Gouge Hand Forged From A File.  Measuring 12 1/8" 
long, the blade is a little under 1 1/8" wide across the edge, and this 
weighs 5 3/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in decent 
condition for the age and was cleaned.  There are some spots of light 
pitting on the back of the blade but nothing too bad.  The edge will 
need a touch up in the sharpening department.  The handle has some dings 
and stains but it's solid and the blade is in tight.  This is a pushing 
and not a pounding tool.  This ain't pretty or perfect but these guys 
sure don't show up very often.  $22.00
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Vintage Snell No 4 Screw Starter Brace Bit.  Measuring 5 5/8" long and 
this weighs 1 1/4 oz unboxed.  This is in reasonably good condition and 
was cleaned.  There ain't much in the way of patina to fuss about other 
than a little up in the groove.  The bit edge is good.  The countersink 
edge will need a quick sharpening.  There is a little chipping on the 
end of the tang but there is plenty there to grab with the brace chuck. 
I gotta say that these guys are sure getting few and far between in this 
kind of shape.  $14.00
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Starrett S060 Carpenters 6 Ft Zig Zag Rule.  This weighs 5 1/2 oz 
unboxed.  This is in good condition and was not cleaned.  It does not 
look like it was used much if at all.  The finish is good on both sides. 
  There is some green funky on the tops of the one hinge on both sides 
but the rest are clean.  This ain't 100% minty but it's pretty darn 
close.  $24.00
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Early European Ships Lap Rabbet Molding Plane.  Measuring 10 1/8" long, 
the cut is 7/16", and this weighs 10 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the 
maker on the body, the iron is signed.  This is in reasonable condition 
for the age and use and was cleaned.  Note:  This is straight, any 
bending you see is from camera lens distortion.  The body has some 
stains and dings.  There is some chipping on the top of the toe and a 
few long dead holes of worm on the top.  There are decorative score 
marks and layout lines as well.  The second depth stop is applied 
(glued) but it was made from the same wood as the body and is original. 
The sole has some tiny bits of paint down in the grain that didn't want 
to come off without a fight.  The mouth isn't super tight but it's not 
too bad.  The wedge is good and looks to be original.  The iron is clean 
on the cutting face and I did take a little bit of sharp mushrooming off 
of the end of the tang.  The iron will need a sharpening.  This style of 
plane does not show up very often, either from domestic or the overseas 
makers.  $25.00
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Hydra-Core DG-6 Depth Gage Or Gauge.  This weighs 1 1/2 oz unboxed. 
This is one of the older models which has a General No. 311 standard and 
metric rule.  This is in good condition and was not cleaned.  It really 
does not look like it was used much at all.  There is a little staining 
on the rule and rod but nothing too bad.  The box is good.  This is a 
neat tool to say the least.  $18.00
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Vintage Steel & Brass Jeweler Watchmaker Thickness Gage Or Gauge. 
Measuring 5 7/8" long and this weighs 1 1/2 oz unboxed.  Not signed as 
to the maker, there are user initials marked on the outer end of the 
brass scale.  This is in reasonably good condition and was cleaned.  The 
steel arms have some frosting and stains but nothing too bad.  The tips 
are good and the joint and spring work well.  I did put a little oil 
down in the joint.  The brass scale is good and all the rulings 
readable. This is neat tool to say the least.  $20.00
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Brown & Sharpe No 754-F 3 1/2 Inch Machinist Bar Clamp.  This weighs 1 
lb 7 3/4 oz unboxed.  This is in decent condition overall and was 
cleaned, but not by me.   There is a section of light patina on the one 
jaw, the rest is okay.  The jaw tips have some scuff marks on the ends 
and sides but the insides are fairly good.  There is a scuff of sorts on 
the back where it looks like someone powerwashed off a user mark.  Both 
screws are good and travel the full distance.  This ain't pristine but 
it will get the job done.  $20.00
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Two Union Tool Co 7 Inch Machinist Tools.  There is a divider, 7 1/4" 
from the top of the spring to the tips, an inside caliper measuring 7 
3/16" long, and they weigh 6 1/2 oz unboxed.  These are in used but good 
condition and were not cleaned.  There really ain't much in the way of 
patina to fuss about.  The tips are good and the screws work.  Outside 
of finding them new in the box, they don't get much better than this. 
$24.00
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L S Starrett No 79 11 Inch Machinist Outside Caliper.  Measuring 11 
5/16" long and this weighs 6 3/4 oz unboxed.  This is in decent 
condition and was cleaned.  There is some light patina, mostly frosting, 
but there are a few spots and dots.  The screw has a very slight bend 
but the nut travels the full distance.  The legs close up tight.  This 
ain't pristine but these big guys sure don't show up very often.  $25.00
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ATHA Hand Forged Blacksmith 3/16 Inch Top Swage.  Measuring 12 1/8" 
overall, the head is 4 1/2" long, the groove is 3/16" across the inside, 
about 5/16" across the outside, and this weighs 1 lb 8 1/4  oz unboxed. 
This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  The head has the usual 
patina.  Somebody cleaned the mushrooming off of two of the faces before 
it got here, the other two still have some.  The face has some dings but 
nothing too bad.  The groove has some light dings along the edges.  The 
handle is old.  That has some dinging under the eye and the usual 
stains.  I knocked the wedge in and the head is on tight setting here 
but things do loosen up in shipping.  These guys sure ain't getting any 
easier to find, at least around there here parts.  $25.00
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Vintage Bell System Style Pointed Peen Hammer.  Measuring 9" overall, 
the head is 3 9/16" long, the face is 7/8" high, 13/16" wide, the peen 
is 5/16" in diameter, and this weighs 1 lb 6 1/4 oz unboxed.  Not signed 
as to the maker.  This is in decent condition and was cleaned.  The head 
has some light patina and dings on the sides.  The face is good.  The 
peen does have a small chip of of the edge.  The handle has some dings 
and wear.  There is a slice off of the end and a check at the end as 
well.  The head is on tight setting here but things do loosen up in 
shipping.  This ain't pretty or perfect but it will get the job done. 
$19.00
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Original Small Bag Black Powder Horn Or Powderhorn.  Measuring 6 7/8" 
long (straight across), the plug end is 2 5/16" by 1 7/8", and this 
weighs 3 1/2 oz unboxed.  Not signed as to the maker.  This is in as 
found condition and was not cleaned.  The horn is good for the most part 
other than a thin check along the curve down by the spout.  There are a 
few dings as well but no worm damage.  The spout plug is missing.  The 
end plug is pine.  A couple of brads may have been replaced and the ring 
also looks to have been replaced at some point.  There is some air 
leakage around the end plug but there are ways to deal with that.  I 
gotta say that these guys sure have been hard to find, at least around 
these here parts.  $25.00
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