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There Are Three Sorts of Chissels

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CXXXV. These are three sorts of Chissels, the first is the Paring Chissel, this hath a very fine smooth edge; its office is to follow the Former, and to pare off the Irregularities the Former doth make; but of this see more chap. 9. numb. 1.

The second is termed a Former, it is a Chissel used before the Paring Chissel in all works, even as the Fore Plain is used before the Smoothing Plain, when it is used the Helve of it is knockt upon with the Mallet, to drive the edge of it into the Stuff: There are several Sizes of these kind of Chissels, from a quarter of an Inch, to an Inch and half broad.

The third is another kind of Chissel of the nature of a Former, only it is broad at the Basil or edge part, and groweth taper all along after till it comes to the shouldering; of these there are diverse Sizes, from half or quarter of an Inch, to an Inch and half, and have their terms according to their breadth, as an half Inch Former, an Inch Former, &c.

The proper posture for these kind of Tools are to have their edges or cutting part downwards, if otherwise then to be mentioned.

S. a Fess between 2 such the Basils erected, and a third A. Hasts· O. born by the name of Former.

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

SOLD: Lie-Nielsen 12" Tenon Saw

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SOLD: This Lie-Nielsen 12″ tenon saw was purchased about 2003, before the company switched to the redder dye for its totes. This has a nicely figured maple handle with no breaks, chips or damage.

The only apology on the tote is that I have my initials stamped on the left cheek — I took this saw to shows and classes.

The teeth are well-formed and are all the same height, though they could use a touch-up soon if you work in hardwoods. The saw is filed 10 ppi with a rip configuration.

Price: $120 plus $7 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

SOLD: Bridgeport Mfg. Tool Handle

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SOLD: These were the Leatherman multi-tools of their day.

The rosewood handle holds seven tools: a gouge, countersink, bradawl, gimlet, saw and (inexplicably) two scratch awls. All are secured in the chuck.

This one is in great condition. The rosewood is in fine shape and the chuck has almost all of its plating.

Price: $30 plus $5 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

SOLD: Cullen Curved Marking Gauge

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SOLD If you work with curves, this is a handy gauge to own – I have several versions, including a shopmade one. This gauge is from the Canadian maker Les Outils Cullen. It is a well-made tool that you don’t hear much about.

The head of the gauge is curved so that the gauge can follow both inside and outside curves. I use these gauges when marking the locations of spindles around the edge of a chair seat, for marking dog holes that are offset from the curved edge of a sliding deadman and anything curves come into my work.

The gauge uses a pin (naturally) to make its mark. This one is in fine condition.

Price: $35 plus $5 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

SOLD: Stanley No. 100-1/2 Modeler's Plane

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SOLD: This palm-sized plane has a sole that is radiused in two directions. Stanley made it for people who made models, though it is a great tool for saddling seats. Until I owned a proper travisher, this is what I used for cleaning up seats.

It also is a fine tool for reaching into many concave surfaces.

The iron is sharp, the correct radius and ready to go. No apologies.

Price: $40 plus $5 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