Working as a carpenter for many years has led to my keen interest
in the hand tools used in "Rural Crafts", the history
of the tools and those that used and made them.

This website shows a small selection of the vast array of old tools that I have for sale. If you cannot see the tool that you require, please go to the Contact Page and let me know your wants.

Also in stock is an extensive range of architectural ironmongery and brassware including doorknobs, knockers, hinges and letter boxes.

Please click on the categories in the menu on the left to browse the online catalogue. You will find saws, hammers, planes, pitch forks, billhooks, trowels, hop forks and many other tools of interest. All tools are displayed with clear and accurate photographs.

Below are just a few examples of the items listed.

Spirit Level John RABONE & Sons.8"Spirit Level.In original box. Many other types of levels in stock. more views   Item : M04 £65.00

Colledge & Bridgen Mortise/Rimlock door knobs Colledge & Bridgen Quality hardwood & Brass adjustable Mortise or (rimlock) (by removing rose on fixed end)door knobs.Easy to adjust lay over tab into bar slot.2 more pairs available. more views   Item : B010 £38.00

Brass & Dark wood-Pull Handles Pair of Impressive Pull Handles.Backplates 17 3/16"(437mm)by 2 11/16"(68mm)wide. (with handle)4 1/2"(114mm) wide.Handles 12"(305mm)Long.All sizes are Approximate. larger image   Item : B005 £165.00

Chamfer Plane Chamfer Plane with adjuster.6&11/16" X 2&3/16".Iron 1&3/8" wide X 1/4" Thick X 5&3/4" Long.Marked H.E.MARTIN (Possibly User Mark)   more views   Item : W17 SOLD

BRADES No.107 Froe Brades No.107 Froe.6" Edge. Other Froe's in stock.   larger image   Item : RC12 SOLD

Bill Jones notes from the Turning shop Bill Jones notes from the Turning shop. 1996. Soft Cover 142 pages, many colour and Black and White diagrams.10 7/8"x 8 1/4".Price includes P&P within the UK only.This book is not new.   larger image   Item : E1 SOLD

Bronze & Cast Iron Shoot Off Plane Heavy Bronze Shoot Off Plane with Cast Iron Bed,for trimming lead sheet in the printing industry, no makers marks.Plane runs in Groove on Bed. more views   Item : W12 £165.00

SHOP VIEWS Various Shop views.To give an Idea of the vast stock I carry.Please email or phone any tool requests you may have,"EVEN IF YOU CANNOT SEE THE TOOL YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, I MAY HAVE ONE HERE" !!!   more views   Item : M12 POA

Jaques shove halfpenny board marked 1942. Jaques oak shove halfpenny board, marked Jaques London 1942 wih arrow mark. In very good clean condition, brass trim to top.24 1/4" Long X 13 5/8" Wide X 15/16" Thick.Others available. more views   Item : M14 £85.00

H.Slater 1-1/8 H.Slater Steel Bull Nosed Plane,with Rosewood wedge.Marked H.SLATER Maker,Meridith St.Clerkenwell.London on top.3/8" of usable Iron,marked W.Marples & Sons.Cast Steel   more views   Item : W23 SOLD Sitemap