Tools

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

   
   http://www.ablastfromthepastandmore.com

» 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.

   
   http://www.oldtoolheaven.com/

» 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.

   
   http://www.americanartifacts.com/smma/index.htm

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

   
   http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~alf/en/antique-tool-faq.txt

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

   
   http://www.heytesbury.freeserve.co.uk/

» 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.

   
   http://www.finetools.com

» 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.

   
   http://www.datamp.org/

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

   
   http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/

» 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.

   
   http://home.att.net/~mwtcabosse/welcome.html

» Dutch Tools
   Site with fine antique woodworking tools.

   
   http://www.dutchtools.net

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

   
   http://www.finetoolj.com/

» Hyper Kitten: Old Tools
   Interesting and vintage tools.

   
   http://www.hyperkitten.com/tools/

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

   
   http://melmillerantiquetools.com//

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

   
   http://www.oldtoolphotos.com

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

   
   http://www.oldtools.org/

» 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.

   
   http://www.owwm.com

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

   
   http://www.papawswrench.com

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

   
   http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~alf/en/new-bg.html

» 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.

   
   http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan0.htm

» Paul Keener's Keen Kutter Kollection
   Offers a brief description and a photo.

   
   http://hometown.aol.com/keenktr/myhomepage/collection.html

» 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.

   
   http://home.att.net/~philcannon/

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

   
   http://www.voicenet.com/~rburton/

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

   
   http://www.roseantiquetools.com/

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

   
   http://members.acmenet.net/~con12a/

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

   
   http://members.tripod.com/~sawtool/LinksPage.htm

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

   
   http://www.sawdustandshavings.com

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

   
   http://www.idcomm.com/personal/cfales/intro.htm

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

   
   http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~alf/en/en.html

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

   
   http://www.newbtr.com

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

   
   http://www.oldtools.co.uk

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

   
   http://www.toolrestoration.com

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

   
   http://www.vintagesaws.com

» 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.

   
   http://www.blotorches.com/