Old hand tools

[TOL Woodworks]

I've been building my hand tool collection lately and I just wanted to share a couple of my latest finds and maybe yall can share a couple of yours. I rely on hand tools quite a bit, even when I have a power tool that can get the job done and these additions I will be able to put to good use.

The first is a Stanley no113 Compass Plane. This thing was in rough shape when I purchased it...got a great deal on it, and after I cleaned away the rust I was able to identify it as a Type 1...made from 1877-1880!

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The next is a Johnson's no.46 folding caliper rule. This thing is very handy. And its made of German Silver.

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And lastly a Starrett no.425 Slide Caliper. It's in great shape. And it wasn't until I got it home that I realized L.S.S Co was Starrett. All of them were great finds at a great price. $100 for all of them and a few other little ones! Thanks for looking,

David Nestler
Tree of Life Woodworks, LLC
www.tolwoodworks.com

 

[Mark Gottesman]

Good finds!

I like the caliper.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Congrats on the great finds. Have you checked out this thread for the M-WTCA event? Sounds like it's something you might be interested in.

Bill

 

[Aggie]

Extremely cool. Congrats on a great find!

 

[cpowell]

Wow, great find, I'd like to have any of them. I especially love the compass plane! I've always wanted to try one out, just never seen any at even a decent price.

Given the nice shape of the compass plane I would probably keep it just for display. I don't think they make Type 1's any more. :gar-La; :gar-La;


Chuck