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Forms of the Double Screws

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CXLII. These are the forms of the double Screws, mentioned before in the Joyners Bench, numb. 139. they are made of Spar, the Screws are fitted with holes or Screw Boxes in the Spars fit to receive them, which being turned, the two pieces are drawn together so hard, that they hold firmly any thing set between them.

In the Sinister Base is set the form of a Plain Iron, (such Plains I mean) as are to plain Boards smooth; for other Plain Irons are cut with squares and half rounds and after the form of an [character of an “S” on its side] according to their Operations.

— From Randle Holme’s “The Academy of Armory, or, A Storehouse of Armory and Blazon” Book III, Chapter VIII, Plate 2.

Two Sorts of Joyners Mallets

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CXLI. In this quarter in the chief part of it are the fashion and forms of two sorts of Joyners Mallets, made and used by Joyners, the one square, the other Bevil wrought; Of this see more numb. 76. and chap. 9. numb. 4.

In the Base, is a thing called the Sawing Tressel, or a Tressel, which Joyners and Carpenters use to lay large and great pieces of Timber upon, when they have occasion to cut them into Tenants, or for other kinds of peecings, or if they purpose to cut it into lesser or shorter pieces: It is two pieces of Joyce set Salterwise, whose Angles will hold any thing fast being put between the two upper ends.

— From Randle Holme’s “The Academy of Armory, or, A Storehouse of Armory and Blazon” Book III, Chapter VIII, Plate 2.

The Bench Screw

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CXL. In chief lyeth that which is called the Bench Screw, it is made of Wood, the out part flat, which lieth or is nailed to the Bench side, the other part opened by degrees or steps wider and wider, to fit Boards of all thicknesses that shall be put between the Bench and it, through the higher Tang or Lip is put a Wooden Screw, the same being screwed through the hole, its end holds the Board fast to the Bench side.

That in the Base is called the Glew Pot, it is commonly made of good thick Lead; that by its substance it may retain a heat the longer, that the Glew Chill not, (as Work-men say when it cools) when it is to be used: It hath a strong Bended Wyer put through two holes in the sides of it, by which it is transported and carried from one place to another. A. 3 such B. born by Glew pott.

— From Randle Holme’s “The Academy of Armory, or, A Storehouse of Armory and Blazon” Book III, Chapter VIII, Plate 2.

SOLD: Chester Toolworks 10" Bowsaw

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SOLD: This is a stunning curly maple bowsaw with a 10″ blade, finely turned walnut handles and a high-style shellac finish.

The blade is a 12-point induction-hardened blade that is secured to the frame with brass cotter pins. The handles have leather washers to help control rotation. This is a very traditional and graphic tool. Dave Anderson, who makes these saws for sale, is an accomplished woodworker and toolmaker.

I purchased this saw when I was collecting bowsaws for a group tool review, which fell through several years ago. I’ve used this saw quite a bit, but I have just too many (thanks to that ill-fated review).

Price: $85 plus $8 shipping.

About Tool Sales on My Blog

Please read this if you are interested in buying a tool. Why am I selling these tools? Read this entry before you freak out. There is no “master list” of tools that I can send you. I am working through several piles of tools and will list them when I can.

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.

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: Japanese Fish-shaped Marking Knife

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SOLD: I bought this single-bevel knife from Japan Woodworker about 12 years ago. It is of laminated construction (some saw it’s lined), still fairly sharp and cute, cute, cute.

It has been kicking around in my toolbox this entire time. And I have noticed that I have enough marking knives to outfit a small school.

The fish shape is comfortable and it’s a fine tool for marking out everything but dovetails (as it is a single-bevel tool).

Price: $10 plus $4 domestic shipping.

About Tool Sales on My Blog

Please read this if you are interested in buying a tool. Why am I selling these tools? Read this entry before you freak out. There is no “master list” of tools that I can send you. I am working through several piles of tools and will list them when I can.

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.

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