"Vintage" tools, or junk...?

[Laredo]

Got these leftover tools from my mother-in-law's “downsizing and decluttering” garage sale. Is there anything here of value…?

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[slip knot]

The little meat saw is cool, really great for cutting up the bodies.

 

[tym]

The little meat saw is cool, really great for cutting up the bodies.

The last time I cut up a body, I used a modern hacksaw.

I'm not sure what the OP would consider valuable, but I personally would keep the braces and saws at a minimum, and try to find a nice home for the other items. I'd classify very little of that stuff as "junk," but you are talking to a frugal New Englander...

 

[Corndoggeh]

Bit and braces look in decent enough shape, I'd probably say around $5-$10 a piece depending on age, brand, etc. If they're not Stanley/Stanley sweetheart, Millers falls, Keen Kutter, or any of the more well known brands, I'd expect to sell them for $3 - $5 a piece.

Wood levels - $1 a piece

Saws - again probably $1 a piece unless you have something rare

wrench - Again $1 or two, kinda hard to sell those kinds of wrenches

planes - Planes are all dependent on rarity and brand, Keen Kutter and Stanley go for the most money of the 'normal' planes. That middle plane looks like a rabbeting plane, if it has the height adjustment on the other side and is a Stanley, I could see it fetching about $10 - $20 depending on the buyer.

 

[sparklemotion]

If you're not looking to extract top dollar for those planes, but would prefer that they made it to a good home (as opposed to the bin, you might want to try offering them to that guy in Lakeville MN who rebuilds them for sale.

I have no contact info for him, but he always has an ad or two for vintage planes on the Minneapolis Craigslist.

 

[bluebolt]

Bit and braces look in decent enough shape, I'd probably say around $5-$10 a piece depending on age, brand, etc. If they're not Stanley/Stanley sweetheart, Millers falls, Keen Kutter, or any of the more well known brands, I'd expect to sell them for $3 - $5 a piece.

Wood levels - $1 a piece

Saws - again probably $1 a piece unless you have something rare

wrench - Again $1 or two, kinda hard to sell those kinds of wrenches

planes - Planes are all dependent on rarity and brand, Keen Kutter and Stanley go for the most money of the 'normal' planes. That middle plane looks like a rabbeting plane, if it has the height adjustment on the other side and is a Stanley, I could see it fetching about $10 - $20 depending on the buyer.

And that's why location is so important as far as prices. Around here that same stuff is 2-5 times the prices you give and is gone in the first few hours the first day at the estate sales.

 

[Musicinabottle]

Bit and braces look in decent enough shape, I'd probably say around $5-$10 a piece depending on age, brand, etc. If they're not Stanley/Stanley sweetheart, Millers falls, Keen Kutter, or any of the more well known brands, I'd expect to sell them for $3 - $5 a piece.

Wood levels - $1 a piece

Saws - again probably $1 a piece unless you have something rare

wrench - Again $1 or two, kinda hard to sell those kinds of wrenches

planes - Planes are all dependent on rarity and brand, Keen Kutter and Stanley go for the most money of the 'normal' planes. That middle plane looks like a rabbeting plane, if it has the height adjustment on the other side and is a Stanley, I could see it fetching about $10 - $20 depending on the buyer.

Wow, you're high on crack! You couldn't take a **** for a dollar!

 

[Corndoggeh]

Wow, you're high on crack! You couldn't take a **** for a dollar!

No I'm not! I'm high on brake cleaner! In all honesty, those are the prices that fetch down here in the Southwest. Even more so on a good day. I'm not too sure about anywhere on the east coast or mid west

 

[jeeper46]

I was at the used tool store a few days ago, and I was remarking that the last time I ever used a plane was in High School woodshop, in an unsucessful attempt to square up a board. That was probably the last time I used a bit and brace, too. I think there might be one hanging up in my barn somewhere. I wouldn't even bother to save those things anymore.

 

[thehorse13]

They are dollar bin tools around here as well. The only exception is the large wood plane. That would fetch around 5 bucks.

They are valuable if you can use/need them. Otherwise, you have received a transfer of clutter.

 

[Craptain]

All of that stuff would go home with me at those prices.
Seriously though, this is a case of "one man's trash is another man's treasure" and to me that is treasure. But I actually use hand tools. And I get pleasure from restoring them. So cash wise not too valuable, but to the right person, real treasure.

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[Farmer J.]

There's a pair of ox shoes there. I've only ever seen any like them at a working museum in New England in 1980..
Very interesting, even if not valuable.
If you don't want this junk, just give it to someone who does and will enjoy it. A collector of old woodworking hand tools would probably like those braces, saws, levels and the planes.

 

[tym]

Or just list 'em on the Classifieds here if you want them gone.

 

[Rounder]

I use planes once in awhile. Woodworkers still do. I'd save them. I'd throw a hand drill on the wall. I am a pack rat and like old stuff.

 

[BFBOB]

The rabbeting plane has an edge guide that fits into the hole visible in the edge of the sole. If you can rummage around and find it, it will bump the value of the plane. Its value is probably highest to a user- even if it's a Stanley or Bailey, it's not a high dollar piece. I have a very similar Stanley that I use now and then. I think I paid $10 for it. Not junk, though.

Give all that stuff a gentle cleaning - like a quick wirebrushing of the worst of the rust, and list for sale here or eBay or whatever, and prepare to be patient.

 

[Rileysan]

Everyone else has an opinion so I might as well too!

The braces have little value unless you identify them as something uncommon. The rabbeting plane is the most valuable piece in the whole lot. In that condition, it would fetch $15-$20 here in the Pacific NW - much more if restored. The other two planes would bring $2-$5 respectively. The other tools are dollar bin items (including the braces). I know nothing about the "Ox shoes".

None should be thrown out, imo. With the exception of the saws, most everything else could fit in a USPS flat rate box. If someone offers you $10 + shipping for everything that fits into the box, take it!

Brian

 

[Laredo]

There's a pair of ox shoes there. I've only ever seen any like them at a working museum in New England in 1980..
Very interesting, even if not valuable.

Good to know! I think I'll keep those just for interest sake.

...just give it to someone who does and will enjoy it. A collector of old woodworking hand tools would probably like those braces, saws, levels and the planes.

I like that idea. I would prefer that over the suffering through the craigslist questions/responses.

If you're not looking to extract top dollar for those planes, but would prefer that they made it to a good home (as opposed to the bin, you might want to try offering them to that guy in Lakeville MN who rebuilds them for sale.

I have no contact info for him, but he always has an ad or two for vintage planes on the Minneapolis Craigslist.

Great tip! I looked him up, and I am often in his area. I'll see if he want the planes a freebies.

...you have received a transfer of clutter.

So funny. My wife said that her mom "saw me coming - like a mark to get rid of her junk". Actually, just the pure joy of reading the humor, friendly banter, the tidbits of "old tool knowledge" and a bit of history made it ALL worth it.

 

[jimreed2160]

The brace on the left looks like a nice user. It probably has ball bearings and rosewood handles. The other two are pretty common. Not many people use braces anymore but they are easy to use and some of the original cordless tools.

The planes are a mixed lot. Top one is a common block plane, the middle one is a rabbet plane missing its fence and probably missing its depth stop. A complete one has about 15-20 different parts, screws, etc. Most are found missing pieces and the value drastically reduced.

The bottom one is interesting. The tote is missing its horn but the plane looks old. The blade adjuster is interesting. As mentioned, Stanley planes bring most money but bench planes are pretty common. Look for a manufacturers name.

 

[crguy]

The bottom one is interesting. The tote is missing its horn but the plane looks old. The blade adjuster is interesting. As mentioned, Stanley planes bring most money but bench planes are pretty common. Look for a manufacturers name.

The bottom plane is a Union vertical post adjust plane, looks like an X5.
I thought you were knowledgeable about old planes?

 

[Larryjones]

Clean them up and make a wall display. Or would you rather have your wife put up a Thomas Kinkaid picture?

 

[jimreed2160]

The bottom plane is a Union vertical post adjust plane, looks like an X5.
I thought you were knowledgeable about old planes?

We all specialize these days and my specialty areas are wooden planes and Stanley planes. The Union is out of my wheelhouse. My guess is that Stanley ditched the Union adjuster once they bought out the company.

 

[Laredo]

...a Thomas Kinkaid picture?

Not a chance!!

 

[Farmer J.]

Quote:
There's a pair of ox shoes there. I've only ever seen any like them at a working museum in New England in 1980..
Very interesting, even if not valuable.

Good to know! I think I'll keep those just for interest sake.

Does it have any information or casting marks on those ox shoes? I wonder how old they are. They may have some history and been kept in the family.
They are an interesting talking point, when dinner guests get bored they can be useful! Not much demand for using them them now but they were an essential item for the 19th C. pioneers settling western America with the wagon trains. Fitting them to the oxen is an incredibly skilled job too, as the hoof horn is thinner than a horse, but they couldn't get many miles without them.

 

[Laredo]

Does it have any information or casting marks on those ox shoes? I wonder how old they are. They may have some history and been kept in the family...

Had to do some cleaning, found a casting that says Patent 1883.

 

[Laredo]

The rabbeting plane has an edge guide that fits into the hole visible in the edge of the sole.... Its value is probably highest to a user- even if it's a Stanley or Bailey, it's not a high dollar piece.....

Looked closer, the casting says "Made in England" but no brand name. Does that give you a clue to the mfr?

The bottom plane is a Union vertical post adjust plane, looks like an X5....

Good call! That was very close! It's a Union #6.

 

[Farmer J.]

Had to do some cleaning, found a casting that says Patent 1883.

The only ox shoe that I have doesn't have that on it, so not the same casting.
Some shoes are forged, some are cast.. Some are even for sale on E bay!
Maybe someone that does that Pioneer Trail history re enactment or maybe a farming museum may know information about yours?
I do know that sometimes those shoes were kept as souvenirs in memory of a much loved hard working animal after it had passed on, people would hang them up in the barn as a reminder. If your ones are not worn maybe they were carried on the trail as spares but never fitted and kept just for reminders afterwards.

 

[jd_1138]

Those are cool old tools. Could be useful to people who have no tools, but most use power tools these days. Or decorate the walls with them.

 

[ecotec]

You could use the best of the braces for a metal countersink bit for cleaning up holes you drill.

 

[3baygarage]

There's a pair of ox shoes there. I've only ever seen any like them at a working museum in New England in 1980..
Very interesting, even if not valuable.
If you don't want this junk, just give it to someone who does and will enjoy it. A collector of old woodworking hand tools would probably like those braces, saws, levels and the planes.

Thanks I learned something new today. Was going to ask what those were as they have a horse shoe look.

 

[Laredo]

...list for sale here or eBay or whatever, and prepare to be patient.

Posted on craigslist for $10 package deal. It blew up my phone within hours, 30+ responses. Sold to 1st responder, feel pretty good that they went to a "good home" where they will be enjoyed / appreciated.