Tools For Sale; Part Two

As I was getting all the details for the different planes I am about to offer up, the collector hormones began to take over my neural synapses. I put these planes back on the shelf, twice.  After a self-guided counseling session and a fine cup of coffee, I pressed forward.  So here we go, the conditions of sale are the same as before.

The first person to notify me that they want it, gets it.  No bidding wars allowed!

The indicated prices include shipping (unless indicated otherwise) within the 48 contiguous United States.  Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada would be calculated on an individual basis.

Only after I receive your payment, will I ship your item.  I prefer payment via PayPal however, I will accept certified check, money order or personal check.  (If you pay with a personal check I will ship after the check clears the bank.)

Tell me which tool you desire by emailing me at; ray.schwanenberger@gmail.com.

 

This is a Record/Marples No. 4 Smoothing Plane made in England.  It has the original iron and chip breaker.  The iron has been sharpened however, will require some touch up before using.  This very good user tool sold for an average of $83 plus shipping on eBay.

Price including shipping: SOLD

 

This is a Stanley/Bailey No. 5 Jack Plane.  This Plane retains its patina, I have never cleaned or done anything to this piece.  When I was dating this plane, I was shocked to discover that it is a hybrid of a Type 4 and Type 5 1874-1888 (this is when the collector hormones kicked in).  I checked this against two different dating charts and came to the same conclusion.  I could not find any examples of this plane sold on eBay. 

Price including shipping: SOLD

This is a very fine specimen of a Stanley No. 7 Jointer Plane.  Using the Antique & Collectible Stanley Tools; A Guide to Identity and Value grading table, this plane falls between the New-In-Box and Mint condition ( some rust on iron and breaker).  The japanning is 100% in tact.  This dates to a Type 15 1931-1932 pre-war plane.  The original box displays the Sweetheart Logo, last years were 1931-1932. 
I was unable to find a comparable plane that sold on eBay.  The Lie-Nielsen No. 7 sells for $425 plus shipping.

I am installing a new Hock Tool iron and chip breaker and putting this sweet thing to work.  It is still available to anyone interested in owning this classic.

 

This is a Stanley No. 48 Tongue & Groove Plane.  These planes were manufactured from 1875-1944.  The japanning is 100%.  Based on this and the fish scale design this as a WWII era plane.  I will include information on this plane from tool expert Patrick Leach.  This too comes in the original box (w/ Sweetheart Logo) with the original paper work and three blades.  Using the Antique & Collectible Stanley Tools; A Guide to Identity and Value grading table, this plane falls between the New-In-Box and Mint condition (some minor rust on fence pin).  Again I could find no comparable planes sold on eBay.  Lie-Nielsen makes a similar plane that sells for $195 plus shipping.

Price including shipping: SOLD

 

 This is a Stanley No. 50 Plow & Beading Plane.  The japanning is 100% and this has a rosewood handle.  During WWII tools were japanned because nickle was scarce and the rosewood handles were used during the same era.  I will include information on this plane from tool expert Patrick Leach.  Based on Patrick's data, I have dated this tool at or about 1945.  Again I could find no comparable planes sold on eBay.  The closest to comparable was $298 plus shipping.

Price including shipping: SOLD

This is a Stanley No. 148 Matching Plane.  These planes were manufactured from 1905-1958.  This plane is a tongue and groove plane that centers a 1/4' groove on 7/8" material.  Average price on eBay was $83

 Price including shipping:  SOLD

Here is an unmatched set of 8 English Mortising Chisels.  Sizes are: 3/4", 5/8", 9/16", 7/16", 3/8"+, 3/8"-, 1/4", and 1/8".  They are for sale as a set.  They have been together so long I couldn't stand to break them up.  I used these chisels to cut the mortises in the gun cabinet pictured in my gallery.  I was unable to find anything like these on eBay.  Tools for Working Wood sells the Ray Isles chisels and a seven chisel set cost just over $518.  That is an average of $74/chisel.  

Price including shipping: SOLD

This is an 8" Chipaway Drawknife.

Drawknives are not just a tool used by chair makers.

eBay average is $54.

Lie-Nielsen 7" Knife $170

Price including shipping: SOLD

 

This is an 10" Dunlap Drawknife.

Drawknives are not just a tool used by chair makers.

eBay average is $57.

Lie-Nielsen 7" Knife $170

Price including shipping: SOLD

 

 

This is a chair makers tool called a Travisher.

It is used in the carving of seats. 

This particular one is sold by the Crown Plane Company for  $105.  

I have too many Travishers so this one must go.

 Price including shipping: SOLD

 

This is still unsold from the last posting.  A very seldom used (2 times) Leigh D4 Dovetail Jig with manual and a full set of 16 cutters.  The D4 is no longer marketed as the D4 it is now the D4R and the Leigh suggested retail price, for the jig only is $599.  The suggested retail price for the full 15 cutters set (yes one less, who knows why) is $249, for a total of $848 before taxes.  The same jig and cutter set through Rockler is a total of $750 before taxes.

** Reduced Price: $365 + shipping **

 

Tools for sale

The rehab of the shoulder is going well and I hope to be back in the shop, working, by this time next month.  In the mean time I have been catching up on my reading and I must tell you that the Anarchist's Tool Chest has absolutely grabbed me.  I have always stated that I would only buy vintage tools to use and not to collect. I now realize my past actions have not been an accurate reflection of my words.

Today I am selling three vintage tools and one not so vintage.  These are tools that I have not used or are doubles of something I am already using.  So here are the conditions of the sale:

The first person to notify me that they want it, gets it.  No bidding wars allowed!

The indicated prices include shipping within the 48 contiguous United States.  Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada would be calculated on an individual basis.

Only after I receive your payment, will I ship your item.  I prefer payment via PayPal however, I will accept certified check, money order or personal check.  (If you pay with a personal check I will ship after the check clears the bank.)

Tell me which tool you desire by emailing me at; ray.schwanenberger@gmail.com.


So here's what is up for sale:

This is a Stanley/Bailey 5 1/2 Jack Plane with the original iron and chip breaker.  This is the bigger brother of the #5 bench plane, which is considered by many to be the most useful bench plane in a woodworkers arsenal.  There are three patent dates behind the frog; MAR-25-02, AUG-19-02, & APR-19-10.  The average price for this type of plane, in this Good ++ condition sold on eBay for $124.  I am including a Hock Tools BP225 iron, sharpened and ready for use, along with the Hock Tools BK225 chip breaker, which combined, retail for $76.
    

Price including shipping: Sold

This is a Stanley 10 1/2 Rabbet Plane w/ original iron and chip breaker.  According to Antique & Collectible Stanley Tools; A Guide to Identity and Value, this planes condition meets the qualifications of an Excellent rating.  The original iron has been sharpened by the previous owner and by appearances saw very little if any use.  The average price for this type of plane, in Excellent condition, sold on eBay for $167.

Price including shipping: Sold

This is a Stanley 71 1/2 Router Plane w/ three irons, fence, paperwork and original box.  According to Antique & Collectible Stanley Tools; A Guide to Identity and Value, this planes condition falls between the qualifications for New In Box and Mint.  This is due to a trace of oxidation on the iron adjustment screw.  Also according to the guide, the #71 1/2 was manufactured from 1896 to 1950 and that the earlier models (no exact year given) were japanned.  The average price for this type of plane, in this condition, sold on eBay for $131.

Price including shipping: Sold

This is a very seldom used (2 times) Leigh D4 Dovetail Jig with manual and a full set of 16 cutters.  The D4 is no longer marketed as the D4 it is now the D4R and the Leigh suggested retail price, for the jig only is $599.  The suggested retail price for the full 15 cutters set (yes one less, who knows why) is $249, for a total of $848 before taxes.  The same jig and cutter set through Rockler is a total of $750 before taxes.

Price including shipping: $595

It's A New Year

Happy New Year!  It is that time of year where we make our resolutions and with good intentions set forth to bring them to fruition.  My “I’m going to eat better/lose weight” resolution usually comes to a screeching halt in short order, so that one is out.  Well then, what should my resolutions be?  Based on my last seven weeks I think I know what they will be.  Allow me to elaborate.

  

In November I had my right shoulder surgically repaired after the sixth dislocation.  It was a wretched mess, much like Christopher Schwarz’s description of his first coping saw in his book The Anarchist’s Tool Chest.  Chris wrote that his first coping saw had a blade that rotated “sickeningly like a dislocated shoulder”.

 

This meant there would be no woodworking for quite some time so I decided to finally read some of my LAP books that had been collecting dust on the shelf.  I started with The Essential Woodworker by Robert Wearing, next was The Anarchist’s Tool Chest by Christopher Schwarz, and followed by The Joiner and Cabinet Maker.  As of this time I have not cracked open Mouldings In Practice by Matthew Bickford and it may be some time before I do.  You see, I can’t quit going back to The Anarchist’s Tool Chest (ATC).

  

This book struck many a chord with me.  ATC is a wonderful resource, listing the woodworking tools needed to make high quality furniture.  Mr. Schwarz breaks his list into two categories; the essential tools and the good-to-have tools.  He writes about the good the bad and the ugly of the different examples of these tools and the advantages of owning quality tools (first chord struck).  Next, you are given wonderful instruction on how to build a proper tool chest to house these essential tools.  Appendix B is a very useful list of resources for vintage tools.

However, the chord that rings loudest with me is echoed throughout these wonderful pages penned by Mr. Schwarz;  We have become a throw-away society and this vicious cycle of consumption and disposal could very well bring the end to the craft that I love so dearly.  He states “I think you should buy tools that are as durable as your furniture”.  “Buying poorly made tools only encourages manufacturers to make more crappy ones”.  After reading this, I would have jumped in the air and yelled HALLELUJAH and AMEN, if it weren’t for waking a sleeping grandchild!  In part, a few of my favorite lines in the book are these: “By filling your home with furniture that will last for generations, you are knee-capping the system that requires constant consumption.  I call that anarchy.”  If any of this strikes you in any way I highly suggest you read The Anarchist’s Tool Chest.

So this brings me to my 2013resolutions:

I resolve to build the absolute finest furniture I am capable of (my wife will be happy to hear that her furniture projects will finally be built).  I resolve to purchase quality tools from reputable American tool makers whenever possible (followed by Canadian and European makers).  I resolve to continue my education in the craft by reading more books and taking at least one class.  Most of all I resolve to freely pass on any and all knowledge I have through this blog and whatever means are at my disposal.

I invite you to join me in the aforementioned resolutions.  I believe that we, the individuals that have a great love for the craft, are the only people who can and will preserve the craft.  In part we can do this by supporting reputable manufacturers and independent tool makers, publishers, woodworking schools and independent instructors.  To a larger part build the highest quality furniture you are capable of for you and your family.  Lastly, if you have information and knowledge to pass on, do so.  Consider spending time in your shop with someone who shows an interest or maybe even write a blog.