Books on Old
Tools
We maintain a good supply
of books about tools and related items. All of our prices include
shipping, via US Mail, Book Rate, within the United States of
America, and my be ordered in the
same way as our tools by clicking on the BUY button.
We have revised our book
page to include some out of print books, but still available for
a limited time, plus some used books in great condition. Out of
print books and used books will be identified as such.
"A Price Guide to Antique Tools"
4th Edition, by Herbert P. Kean. $17.95
(Soft Cover) 
Here at last, is a price guide for the
21st century! It stands out as the only price guide for tools
to factor in prices realized from tool sales on the internet.
The prices in this third edition of
Price Guide to Antique Tools (a total of 12,000 individual
and chart combinations) are averaged from recent live auctions
and electronic auctions, as well as from the author's knowledge
of general marketing trends. The prices cover tools from top-of-the-line
treasures to common flea market prices. They demonstrate that
tools collecting has reached its maturity, where top condition
brings increasingly higher prices. The book covers tools that
are available in the marketplace, with explanations for each tool
group to help the reader classify the most critical of all factors
condition. The chapter on American wooden planes is at the same
time both simple and comprehensive, covering over 400 makers,
each graded with a single value number.
New to this edition is a section on
internet auctions, where the author explains the mechanisms of
electronic auctions and explains some of his secrets for successful
bidding. Also included are sections on buying antique tools, tool
wood identification, clubs and organizations to join, and a comprehensive
list of books on tools. Completely indexed and easy to use, this
edition of Price Guide to Antique Tools is truly invaluable
to everyone from the woodworker with only a few early hand tools
in his shop to to the serious collector and dealer.
154 pages, 10" x 7"
" THE WOODEN PLANE: Its History,
Form, Function" By John M. Whelan
$37.50
This comprehensive reference describes,
illustrates and classifies all types of wooden plane from the
common to the rare - then traces their development and explains
their use. Includes not only American and English Planes, but
also French, Dutch, Japanese and Chinese. An extraordinary book,
valuable not only for collector, but also for craftsmen and restorationist
in reproducing and designing classical furniture and architectural
details. 513 pages. 1041 illustrations. 7" x 10". Soft
cover.
"Collecting Antique Tools"
by Herbert P. Kean and Emil S. Pollack $29.95
A comprehensive guide that describes
and illustrates over 700 of the most important antique tools,
covering all categories from wooden and metal planes, braces,
and measuring devices to axes, saws and wrenches. Included are
over 250 original photographs plus many line drawings that show
these tools in use. A beautifully presented and well-organized
reference for anyone interested in antique tools. 203 pages. 8
1/2" x 11". Soft cover sewn binding.
"A Guide to the Makers
of American Wooden Plition
By Emil & Martyl Pollack, revised by Thomas Elliott. $39.95
The definitive guide, covering American
plane makers from the earliest individual makers who worked before
the Revolutionary War to the last few manufactures of the twentieth
century. This comprehensive directory includes nearly 2,000 biographical
entries, together with over 2,200 imprint illustrations and wedge
outlines. The most comprehensive book on American wooden plane
makers. 462 pages and over 3,000 illustrations. 7" x 10".
Soft bound.
"American Machinist's Tools"
by Kenneth L. Cope $29.95 Only 1 copy available
An Illustrated Directory of Patents.
Over 1000 Diagrams fully illustrated of machinist's tools patented
through 1905, and the more important ones from 1906 to 1916. Indexed
alphabetically, chronologically and by the type of tool, making
identification a much easier job with minimal information. 424
pages. 7" x 10". Soft cover.
THIS BOOK IS OUT OF PRINT
"The Ultimate Brace,
A Unique Product of Victorian Sheffield" by Reg Eaton.
$178.00 Out
of Print, Only 1 copy available
Tools made and marked
"Sheffield" were known for quality and generations
of trades people revered the name. This book is dedicated to
one of those Sheffield tools - the Metallic Framed Brace, from
the very beginning in mid 19th century to its end about 50 years
later. Durring this time there occurred many variations and
innovations which are meticulously detailed and illustrated
along with manufacturing techniques used at that time. Some
of the many questionable trading practices are explored along
with Patent and Registration Designs which were openly copied
and falsely claimed. Mr Eaton, one of the best known dealers
in antique wood working tools, made Metallic Framed Braces his
speciality. His personal collection of these braces is unrivalled
as is his knowledge of them. 180 pages. 8 1/2" x 10 1/2".
Hard Cover. 1989 Edition.
THIS BOOK IS OUT OF PRINT
British Pewter &
Britannia Metal for pleasure and investment, by Christopher
A. Peal. $65.00
1 copy only.
USED BOOK - As new condition.
This book covers the background of British pewter through the
centuries. An important book for the advanced collector and
the novice. Gives information on detecting fakes. Provides information
on how a collection of superior quality can be acquired by using
the knowledge the author has assembled over the years. Lots
of illustrations. A great book to have for reference. 1973 edition.
10 1/2 x 8. Hard Cover.
THIS BOOK IS OUT OF PRINT
"Pewter In America,
Its Makers and Their Marks", THREE VOLUMES IN ONE, by Ledlie
Irwin Laughlin. $35.00
1copy only.
USED BOOK - As new condition.The
amount of information gathered in this book is amazing. An invaluable
volume sought after by collectors and dealers alike. Pewter
in America is the fascinating story of American pewter, told
with loads of detail and hundreds of illustrations. Originally
published in 1940, Vols. 1 and 11 were later reprinted together
with the author's corrections and notes. Vol 111, first published
in 1970 adds all the information discovered after 1940 on pewter,
its makers, and their marks. 11 1/4 x 8 3/4. Hard Cover.
USED BOOK in as new condition.
"A Brown & Sharpe
Catalogue Collection" 1868 to 1899. Introduction by Kenneth
L. Cope $16.95 SOLD
Only 1 copy available
This book contains reprints
of three of the most interesting and important late 19th century
catalogs from the related Brown & Sharpe family of tool
makers. Pre 1900 Brown & Sharpe catalogs are very scarce,
making this book of particular interest to industrial historians
and collectors. The earliest catalog in this book, dated March
23, 1868, is the first catalog issued by the newly formed Brown
& Sharpe Mfg. Co., and the first to offer products from
both Brown & Sharpe and Darling, Brown & Sharpe, each
in its own section. The next catalog dated January 1, 1887,
also contains separate sections for the two companies, but the
range of products is much larger. The third catalog, all products
of Brown & Sharpe in 1899, focuses on machinists' tools,
and reflects the company on the brink of the twentieth century.
Loads of illustrations. 282 pages. 6" x 9". Soft cover.
"More Makers of
American Machinist's Tools", by Kenneth L. Cope $17.95
Only 1 copy available
From much interest generated
by Mr. Copes two previos books, American Machist's Tools and
Makers of American Machinist's Tools, this new volume of More
Makers of American Machinist's Tools resulted. Hundreds of additional
makers are covered. Included, as well, are hundreds of additional
indexed and tool patents, illustrated, provinding more assistance
in identifying and categorizing tools. 7' x 10". Soft cover.
"Dictionary of Leather-Working
Tools, C1700-1950", by R.A. Salaman $37.00
This is a fabulous book.
Salaman describes and illustrates just about every tool in the
leather working trade. Covered are tools for the Bookbinder,
Boot and Shoe Maker, Furrier, Glove Maker, handbag and Purse
Maker, Harness and Saddle Maker, Hat Maker and more. There are
chapters on leather manufacture and on tools for the decoration
of leather. 400 pages Fully illustrated. 7" x 10".
Soft cover.
"Hand Tools for
Woodworkers, Principles & Techniques", by Robert Wearing
$16.95
A great publication for
the person who wants to get into the very heart of woodworking.
Clear text, understandable drawings, along with detailed instructions,
gives all the you need to know about essential hand tools, includes
how to select and use them, and how to get the best results
by maintaining them properly. From cutting and fitting simple
joints to hinging doors and boxes, you will an expert in no
time. Gives advice on a variety of tools, sharpening edge tools,
making joints and hinging. 126 pages.Great detailed illustrations.7
1/2" x 10". Soft cover.
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