I bought this bevel for review purposes in Popular Woodworking Magazine. As awesome as it is – and it is awesome – I have entirely too many sliding bevels. Even for a chairmaker.

How great is this tool? After the assistants at Mike Dunbar’s school borrowed mine, they bought their own.

No apologies on this tool. It is made to Vesper’s insane level of build quality. You can’t buy a better-functioning bevel.

Retail price: $170
Price here: $140 plus actual USPS shipping.

Please read the following before sending me a message:

As always, there are rules. I hate rules. But these rules are in the name of justice for all the readers.

First, please don’t ask for a master list of tools or to come over to my house (yes, this happened last time). These tools will go up on the blog when I have time to post them. I don’t know how many there are (I’ve sorted more than 40 so far). I will definitely add more tools to my list as I go – I have several more boxes to go through.

In other words, please don’t ask for special favors. I cannot grant favors and be fair to everyone.
Want to see only the tools that haven’t sold? Easy. I’ve created a category for that on this blog. Click here and bookmark that page. When you visit that link, you’ll see only the tools that haven’t been sold.

While you can ask me all the questions you like about the tool, the first person to send me an e-mail that says: “I’ll take it,” gets the tool. Simple. To buy a tool, please send me an e-mail at christopher.schwarz@fuse.net. Shipping will be USPS and based on the actual cost to send it to your address. When you send me a message, please make sure you specify which tool you are e-mailing me about. This avoids bad trouble.

Payment: I can accept PayPal or a personal check. As soon as the funds arrive, I’ll ship the tool using USPS. If you want insurance, let me know. I’m afraid I can only ship tools in the United States. Shipping internationally is very time-consuming and paperwork-heavy. My apologies in advance on this point.

If you don’t like the tool when you get it, I’ll be happy to refund your money if you return the tool. But postage is on you.

— Christopher Schwarz

SOLD: This is one of the first Lie-Nielsen rabbeting block planes made by the Maine toolmaker. As a result, it has a lot of miles on it. The iron has been ground about 10 times. The tool has a pleasant patina.

The only apology: When I was building my latest Roubo workbench I got some epoxy on the lever cap and never cleaned it off. I like battle scars like this. The next owner can decide what to do. It’s an excellent little worker. Sharp.

Retail price: $175
Price here: SOLD

Please read the following before sending me a message:

As always, there are rules. I hate rules. But these rules are in the name of justice for all the readers.

First, please don’t ask for a master list of tools or to come over to my house (yes, this happened last time). These tools will go up on the blog when I have time to post them. I don’t know how many there are (I’ve sorted more than 40 today). I will definitely add more tools to my list as I go – I have several more boxes to go through.

In other words, please don’t ask for special favors. I cannot grant favors and be fair to everyone.
Want to see only the tools that haven’t sold? Easy. I’ve created a category for that on this blog. Click here and bookmark that page. When you visit that link, you’ll see only the tools that haven’t been sold.

While you can ask me all the questions you like about the tool, the first person to send me an e-mail that says: “I’ll take it,” gets the tool. Simple. To buy a tool, please send me an e-mail at christopher.schwarz@fuse.net. Shipping will be USPS and based on the actual cost to send it to your address. When you send me a message, please make sure you specify which tool you are e-mailing me about. This avoids bad trouble.

Payment: I can accept PayPal or a personal check. As soon as the funds arrive, I’ll ship the tool using USPS. If you want insurance, let me know. I’m afraid I can only ship tools in the United States. Shipping internationally is very time-consuming and paperwork-heavy. My apologies in advance on this point.

If you don’t like the tool when you get it, I’ll be happy to refund your money if you return the tool. But postage is on you.

— Christopher Schwarz

SOLD: I purchased this English mortising gauge from a tool dealer there many years ago. It was advertised as having an ebony head, though I personally doubt that claim.

No matter. It is an excellent gauge. I have filed the points very sharp and in a way that is appropriate for marking tenons and mortises. In other words, the flats of the pins face one another for accurate tenon cheeks.

The gauge has impressive heft. All the parts move smoothly.

Price: SOLD $45 plus actual USPS shipping.

Please read the following before sending me a message:

As always, there are rules. I hate rules. But these rules are in the name of justice for all the readers.

First, please don’t ask for a master list of tools or to come over to my house (yes, this happened last time). These tools will go up on the blog when I have time to post them. I don’t know how many there are (I’ve sorted more than 40 today). I will definitely add more tools to my list as I go – I have several more boxes to go through.

In other words, please don’t ask for special favors. I cannot grant favors and be fair to everyone.

Want to see only the tools that haven’t sold? Easy. I’ve created a category for that on this blog. Click here and bookmark that page. When you visit that link, you’ll see only the tools that haven’t been sold.

While you can ask me all the questions you like about the tool, the first person to send me an e-mail that says: “I’ll take it,” gets the tool. Simple. To buy a tool, please send me an e-mail at christopher.schwarz@fuse.net. Shipping will be USPS and based on the actual cost to send it to your address. When you send me a message, please make sure you specify which tool you are e-mailing me about. This avoids bad trouble.

Payment: I can accept PayPal or a personal check. As soon as the funds arrive, I’ll ship the tool using USPS. If you want insurance, let me know. I’m afraid I can only ship tools in the United States. Shipping internationally is very time-consuming and paperwork-heavy. My apologies in advance on this point.

If you don’t like the tool when you get it, I’ll be happy to refund your money if you return the tool. But postage is on you.

— Christopher Schwarz

SOLD: I purchased this 2-1/4” smoothing plane from Clark & Williams in 2002 after meeting Larry Williams at a woodworking show in Pennsylvania.

It’s a nice tool. Stamped with the now-defunct Clark & Williams logo and 2002. The sole has been reconditioned a few times, but the mouth remains very tight. I can’t speak for the current state of the sole — it has been about six months since I adjusted it. The wedge fits tight. No significant damage to the wedge or stock.

Retail price: $359
Price here: SOLD

Please read the following before sending me a message:

As always, there are rules. I hate rules. But these rules are in the name of justice for all the readers.

First, please don’t ask for a master list of tools or to come over to my house (yes, this happened last time). These tools will go up on the blog when I have time to post them. I don’t know how many there are (I’ve sorted more than 40 today). I will definitely add more tools to my list as I go – I have several more boxes to go through.

In other words, please don’t ask for special favors. I cannot grant favors and be fair to everyone.
Want to see only the tools that haven’t sold? Easy. I’ve created a category for that on this blog. Click here and bookmark that page. When you visit that link, you’ll see only the tools that haven’t been sold.

While you can ask me all the questions you like about the tool, the first person to send me an e-mail that says: “I’ll take it,” gets the tool. Simple. To buy a tool, please send me an e-mail at christopher.schwarz@fuse.net. Shipping will be USPS and based on the actual cost to send it to your address. When you send me a message, please make sure you specify which tool you are e-mailing me about. This avoids bad trouble.

Payment: I can accept PayPal or a personal check. As soon as the funds arrive, I’ll ship the tool using USPS. If you want insurance, let me know. I’m afraid I can only ship tools in the United States. Shipping internationally is very time-consuming and paperwork-heavy. My apologies in advance on this point.

If you don’t like the tool when you get it, I’ll be happy to refund your money if you return the tool. But postage is on you.

— Christopher Schwarz

During my last day at Popular Woodworking Magazine I had to clean out my corner of the shop. And what I found was disturbing: loads of tools that I didn’t even know I had.

This weekend I have been trying to sort out the tools, create a complete set for my daughter  and put the remainder up for sale here on the blog. As always, there are rules. I hate rules. But these rules are in the name of justice for all the readers.

First, please don’t ask for a master list of tools or to come over to my house (yes, this happened last time). These tools will go up on the blog when I have time to post them. I don’t know how many there are (I’ve sorted more than 40 today). I will definitely add more tools to my list as I go – I have several more boxes to go through.

In other words, please don’t ask for special favors. I cannot grant favors and be fair to everyone.

Want to see only the tools that haven’t sold? Easy. I’ve created a category for that on this blog. Click here and bookmark that page. When you visit that link, you’ll see only the tools that haven’t been sold.

While you can ask me all the questions you like about the tool, the first person to send me an e-mail that says: “I’ll take it,” gets the tool. Simple. To buy a tool, please send me an e-mail at christopher.schwarz@fuse.net. Shipping will be USPS and based on the actual cost to send it to your address. When you send me a message, please make sure you specify which tool you are e-mailing me about. This avoids bad trouble.

Payment: I can accept PayPal or a personal check. As soon as the funds arrive, I’ll ship the tool using USPS. If you want insurance, let me know. I’m afraid I can only ship tools in the United States. Shipping internationally is very time-consuming and paperwork-heavy. My apologies in advance on this point.

If you don’t like the tool when you get it, I’ll be happy to refund your money if you return the tool. But postage is on you.

Here’s the first tool:

SOLD: Lie-Nielsen Bronze 1/2” Shoulder Plane

SOLD: My work doesn’t require a shoulder plane this small. It’s a great little tool. It works perfectly. The blade is already set up and sharp. But it’s not seeing much use in my shop. So on the block it goes.

Retail price new: $199
Price here: SOLD

— Christopher Schwarz