Tools

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American Artifacts - Articles on 19th century corn shellers, cow milkers, grain cradles, mower and reaper sharpeners, as well as antique farm tools for sale and U.S. patent searches.

Antique Tools FAQ - FAQ designed to address the most frequently asked questions about antique tools on rec.woodworking.

Billhook Pages - A private collection of early edge tools. Bob Burgess, Heytesbury, England.

A Blast from the Past and More - Vintage tools from Stanley, Witherby, Milers Falls. Chisels, planes, bevels, marking gauges.

Catalogue of American Patented Antique Tools - A virtual catalogue of American patented tools. Tools are a powerful symbol of creativity, the first expression of human cognition, tools represent mankind's ability to progress, to better ourselves, to make the world a better place.

Directory of American Tool and Machinery Patents - A clearinghouse for information on antique tool and woodworking machine patents, allowing collectors of these tools to easily find information about the history of tools and trades.

Disstonian Institute - Information for users and collectors of all models of Disston handsaws.

Don Bosse's Miller's Patent Page - This site is dedicated to the Miller's Patent Plow Plane, considered to be the most ornate and beautiful hand tool ever made during the Industrial Revolution.

Dutch Tools - Site with fine antique woodworking tools.

The Electronic Neanderthal - A repository of information on the use and preservation of old and antique woodworking tools.

Fine Tool Journal - Magazine for those who collect hand tools, use them, or just study their history.

Hyper Kitten: Old Tools - Interesting and vintage tools.

Mel Miller's Web Site - Collecting old tools since the mid 80s, specializing in Davis Levels and Patented planes.

A Millers Falls Home Page - A company history and description of tools manufactured by the Millers Falls Company from the mid-1860's until the closure of its Massachusetts operation in 1982.

The New Boston Tool Room - Ornamental turning lathe and accessories. Kingston, NH.

Old Tool Photos - A site for woodworkers and tool collectors to view photos of antique tools for research and reference.

Old Tools - Forum, articles and photo gallery for old tools and some furniture. Forum has discussions about using antique tools and old crafts.

The Old Tools Company - Offers a variety of antique and used woodworking tools, along with many collectable planes like Norris, Record and Stanley planes.

Old Woodworking Machines - Devoted to information on the history, restoration and use of vintage woodworking machinery developed through contributions by many enthusiasts of antique iron.

Papawswrench - Dedicated to antique and vintage hand tools, especially wrenches. Discussion forum for the community of buyers, sellers, and collectors.

Patrick Leach's Stanley B&G - Gratuitous graphical blandishment by Allan Fisher.

Patrick's Blood And Gore - Information about Stanley planes; what they look like, what they do, what common parts are missing, what flaws they suffered during use.

Philip A. Cannon II - Collecting antique tools of any type. Especially interested in US manufactured 19c. measuring devices. Collecting old photographs of tools in use.

Richard Burton's Home Page - Vintage tools, both found and collected. Photographs and descriptions.

Rose Antique Tools - Historical information about several hand tool makers.

Saw Set Collector's Resource - Mark Conley provides information with pictures, patent numbers and dates as a resource for other collectors.

Saw Sets and Vintage Saw Tool Museum - Very informative site with photo display and history of saw sets and saw tools.

Sawdust and Shavings - Features projects, reviews of hand and power tools, woodworking book reviews, rants and a hardwood information chart.

Spiral Screwdriver Patents - A selective database of U.S. patents relating to spiral screwdrivers 1868 to 1931. Compiled by Clifford D. Fales.

ToolRestoration.com - Restoration and preservation of woodworking tools, unique wooden objects, and artisan crafted pieces.

Vintage Saws - To provide the highest quality saws of the 19th and 20th Century to the woodworker and collector alike.

Zangobob's Blow Torch Heaven - Focuses on the use, functional operation, repair, troubleshooting and failure mode analysis of gasoline blow torches. Includes articles, FAQs and links.