Collecting Old Woodworking Tools: A Complete Guide for Enthusiasts
Information & Resources on The History, Use, and Restoration of Vintage Woodworking tOOLS
Welcome to Old Woodworking Tools! This web site is devoted to providing information and resources to those interested in woodworking, old woodworking tools and vintage woodworking machinery.
Why Visit This Site?
Here you’ll find information about:
- The Companies that manufactured woodworking tools during the golden age.
- Tips and techniques for restoring old tools
- Old Catalogs and parts lists
- Places to find replacement parts for old woodworking tools
- Information about specific models of woodworking machines.
- Share your Old Woodworking Tool finds or restorations.
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Stanley No. 90 Cabinet Makers Plane
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Stanley No. 78 Rabbet Plane
Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane
Stanley No. 113 Compass Plane
Stanley No. 1 Smooth Plane
Stanley No. 18 Knuckle-joint Block Plane
Stanley No. 102 Block Plane
Stanley No. 100 Squirrel Tail Block Plane
Welcome to Old Woodworking Machines! This web site is devoted to providing information and resources to those interested in woodworking, old woodworking tools and vintage woodworking machinery.
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I’ve been collecting vintage old tools for over 40 years and my dad was collecting before that. Most of my collection consists of old woodworking tools, shipwrights, and coopers tools. I also have a few old mechanics tools too.
This site is dedicated to sharing information about all kinds of antique and old woodworking tools. Our sister site, Old-Woodworking-Machines.com is dedicated to vintage woodworking machines. Check it out too if you’re interested.
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Antique Wood Molding Plane Unbranded, Woodworking Tools 1224-013
Original price was: $26.00.$15.00Current price is: $15.00. -
Vintage Unbranded Straight Wood Molding Plane 0425-001
Original price was: $39.50.$24.00Current price is: $24.00. -
Weiss & Sohn Wien No 27 Wood Molding Plane, Ogee 0425-005
Original price was: $49.50.$32.00Current price is: $32.00. -
Vintage Greenfield Tool Co. No 358 Wood Round Moulding Plane 425-002
Original price was: $39.50.$24.50Current price is: $24.50.
Personalized Signs for Dad’s Shop, Garage, or Man Cave
Check out Chico Creek Signs for some of the best reproduction metal and wood signs. They make Great Gifts for Dad’s workshop, garage, or mancave.
Personalized Wood Shop Signs - Great Gifts!
I’ve been collecting vintage old tools for over 40 years and my dad was collecting before that. Most of my collection consists of old woodworking tools, shipwrights, and coopers tools. I also have a few old mechanics tools too.
This site is dedicated to sharing information about all kinds of antique and old woodworking tools. Our sister site, Old-Woodworking-Machines.com is dedicated to vintage woodworking machines. Check it out too if you’re interested.
Introduction: Why Collect Old Woodworking Tools?
Old woodworking tools aren’t just relics—they’re pieces of history that showcase craftsmanship, innovation, and durability. From handmade chisels to precision-engineered planes, these tools were built to last and are now sought after by collectors, hobbyists, and woodworkers alike.
People collect old woodworking tools for many reasons:
- Historical value – They reveal how trades and techniques developed.
- Craftsmanship – Older tools often feature high-quality steel, hardwood handles, and meticulous design.
- Practical use – Many can still outperform modern equivalents when sharpened and restored.
- Investment – Rare examples can appreciate in value, especially from renowned makers like Stanley, Norris, or Disston.
Collecting old woodworking tools, antique woodworking tools, vintage hand planes, collectible saws, old chisels, woodworking tool collectors, tool preservation, tool restoration.
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Types of Collectible Woodworking Tools
Old WooDen Planes
Dunlap, Dunlap Planes, Planes
Vintage Dunlap Smooth Bottom Bench Plane Pat. No. 619.3726
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Old Metal Planes
Stanley Planes – The Planes That Built Woodworking in America, Stanley Woodworking Tools, Tool Displays
Displaying Antique Woodworking Tools
Old Woodworking Layout tools, Rules & Levels
Layout Tools
Vintage Rosewood and Brass Marking Gauge
Coming Soon -Old Chisels & Gouges
Stanley Chisels, Stanley Woodworking Tools, Wood Chisels
Vintage Stanley USA No.40 Chisel 1/2”
Old Drills, Braces & Bits
Drills & Braces
Stanley NO. 813 Ratchet Brace
Coming Soon – Old Hammers & Mallets
Folding Rules, Layout Tools, Marking Gauges, Stanley Layout Tools
Stanley no. 65 marking gauge
Coming Soon – Old Saws & Cutting Tools
Folding Rules, Layout Tools, Marking Gauges, Stanley Layout Tools
Stanley no. 65 marking gauge
Stanley Tools
Stanley Bench Planes
Stanley Block Planes
Stanley Specialty Planes
Stanley Combination Planes
Tools For Sale
Cutting edge tools
Draw Knife
Spoke Shave
Cabinet Scraper
Wood Scraper
Wood Chisels
Wood Gouges
Wood Planes
Wood Molding Planes
Wood Coffin Planes
Wood Jack Plane
Wood Fore Plane
Wood Jointer Plane
Wood Transition Planes
Wood Plow Planes
Wood Router Planes
Steel Planes
Block Planes
Bench Planes
Smooth Planes
Jack Planes
Jointer Planes
Fore Planes
Router Planes
Circular Planes
Combination Planes
Antique Saws
Dovetail Saw
Back Saw
Tennoning Saw
Miter Saw
Compass Saw
Coping Saw
Crosscut Saw
Rip Saw
Stanley Planes
Stanley No. 1 Plane
Stanley No. 2 Plane
Stanley No. 3 Plane
Stanley No. 4 Plane
Stanley No. 4-1/2 Plane
Stanley No. 5 Plane
Stanley No. 5-1/4 Plane
Stanley No. 5-1/2 Plane
Stanley No. 6 Plane
Stanley No. 7 Plane
Stanley No. 8 Plane
Bedrock Planes
Curated List of Old Tools
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Antique Wooden Mallet, Chisel Hammer, Carving Mallet, Wood Mallet
Antique Wood Mallet
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Preserving and Restoring Vintage Tools
Cooper’s tools, chairmaker’s tools, shipwrights tools and other niche implements are harder to find but offer unique glimpses into traditional trades.
Dunlap, Dunlap Planes, Planes
Vintage Dunlap Smooth Bottom Bench Plane Pat. No. 619.3726
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Dunlap, Dunlap Planes, Planes
Vintage Dunlap Smooth Bottom Bench Plane Pat. No. 619.3726
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Displaying Antique Woodworking Tools
One Hundred Year Old Display Cabinet for Antique Woodworking Tools A gentlemen on one of the Facebook Stanley Tool groups …
WOOD PLANES
Planes Wood Planes
Coffin Plane with S. Ashton Plane Iron
In woodworking, a coffin plane is a type of hand plane used for smoothing wood …
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Dunlap, Dunlap Planes, Planes
Vintage Dunlap Smooth Bottom Bench Plane Pat. No. 619.3726
Stanley Planes – The Planes That Built Woodworking in America, Stanley Woodworking Tools, Tool Displays
Displaying Antique Woodworking Tools
Stanley Circular Planes, Stanley Specialty Planes, Stanley Woodworking Tools
Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane – Nickel Plated
Stanley Chisels, Stanley Woodworking Tools, Wood Chisels
Vintage Stanley USA No.40 Chisel 1/2”
Stanley Block Planes, Stanley Woodworking Tools
STANLEY No. 19 early Sweetheart iron Knuckle Joint Block Plane larger size
Stanley Transitional Planes, Stanley Woodworking Tools, Transitional Planes
Vintage Stanley No.22 Transitional Wood Plane 8-1/8″ Long
Stanley No. 1 Plane, Stanley Planes – The Planes That Built Woodworking in America, Stanley Woodworking Tools
Stanley Number 1 Plane Purchased on Ebay
layout tools
Vintage Rosewood and Brass Marking Gauge
This is a nice example of a vintage rosewood and brass marking gauge. it has …
sliding T Bevel
A sliding T bevel is a useful tools for setting and transferring angles. This is …
Craftsman tools
Craftsman Combination Plane, Wood Box & 23 Blades
This tool set is very similar to the Stanley 45, but may predate it. Anyone …
Other tools
Stanley no. 9-1/4 Block plane
Here’s an example of a Stanley No. 9-1/4 Block Plane. The Stanley No. 9 1/4 …
