Open Directory - Recreation: Antiques: Tools
See also: - Vintage tools from Stanley, Witherby, Milers Falls. Chisels, planes, bevels, marking gauges. - 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. - 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. - FAQ designed to address the most frequently asked questions about antique tools on rec.woodworking. - 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. - 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. - Information for users and collectors of all models of Disston handsaws. - Magazine for those who collect hand tools, use them, or just study their history. - Interesting and vintage tools. - Collecting old tools since the mid 80s, specializing in Davis Levels and Patented planes. - A site for woodworkers and tool collectors to view photos of antique tools for research and reference. - Devoted to information on the history, restoration and use of vintage woodworking machinery developed through contributions by many enthusiasts of antique iron. - Dedicated to antique and vintage hand tools, especially wrenches. Discussion forum for the community of buyers, sellers, and collectors. - Gratuitous graphical blandishment by Allan Fisher. - Information about Stanley planes; what they look like, what they do, what common parts are missing, what flaws they suffered during use. - Vintage tools, both found and collected. Photographs and descriptions. - Historical information about several hand tool makers. - Mark Conley provides information with pictures, patent numbers and dates as a resource for other collectors. - Very informative site with photo display and history of saw sets and saw tools. - Features projects, reviews of hand and power tools, woodworking book reviews, rants and a hardwood information chart. - A repository of information on the use and preservation of old and antique woodworking tools. - Offers a variety of antique and used woodworking tools, along with many collectable planes like Norris, Record and Stanley planes. - Restoration and preservation of woodworking tools, unique wooden objects, and artisan crafted pieces. - To provide the highest quality saws of the 19th and 20th Century to the woodworker and collector alike. - Focuses on the use, functional operation, repair, troubleshooting and failure mode analysis of gasoline blow torches. Includes articles, FAQs and links.
