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Timber Framing Tools December 9, 2006
Address: Ralph Lipeles
69 Ridgedale Road
Monroe, CT 06468
Phone: 203-261-2349
E-Mail: rlipeles@sbcglobal.net
Following are general descriptions of the timber framing tools that I sell. Additional details about condition, type, price, etc., can be provided upon request. Shipping and insurance are additional.
Adzes - Cleaned and derusted, solid handles, most need sharpening.
Cutting Handle $
Edge Width Length Cost Comments
Currently no Adzes
Chisels - Cleaned, derusted and polished, rough sharpened, handles reset or replaced. Bottom cutting edge lapped flat when required. Handles on timber framing chisels are generally reinforced with a steel ring at the striking surface. Lengths run 14 to 16 inches. The chisels that I sell are generally of two types. All are socket chisels. True timber framing chisels have a heavy cross section, 5/8 to 3/4, where the socket joins the chisel. I also sell large conventional socket chisels which are lighter duty then the true timber framers. These chisels have an eye cross section that usually runs 3/8 to 1/2. True timber framing chisels are getting harder and harder to find and command a premium. Most of the chisels I sell to timber framers are conventional large socket chisels. I also have a comprehensive list of about 100 chisels that can be furnished on request.
Chisels - All of the following chisels are true timber framing chisels. Length of metal is measured from cutting edge to handle end of socket. Overall length is measured from cutting edge to end of handle.
Length of Overall $
Size Metal Length Price
1 10 14 5/8 40 Buck Brothers
1 10 3/4 15 1/2 45 ....Wilcox
1 10 7/8 15 1/2 40 No name
1 1/4 10 1/2 15 1/2 40 No name
1 1/4+ 10 15 1/4 45 Charles Buck
1 3/8 9 3/4 15 1/2 35 Can’t read name
1 1/2 11 1/2 16 1/2 50 Morse and Co.
1 1/2 11 5/8 16 7/8 60 Hubbard
2 12 1/8 17 3/8 60 No name
2 12 1/4 17 1/2 60 No name
2 11 3/8 16 1/2 75 Witherby
Corner Chisels - All are true timber framing chisels. Length of metal is measured from cutting edge to handle end of socket. Overall length is measured from cutting edge to end of handle.
Length of Overall $
Size Metal Length Price
5/8 11 5/8 16 1/2 40 Sheldon
1 11 3/8 14 7/8 55 Fulton
1 11 3/8 16 1/4 55 No name – very clean
1 11 7/8 16 3/4 55 Ohio Tool
Slicks
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Length of Overall $
Width Metal Length Price
3 14 1/8 28 1/4 150 TH Witherby
3 14 1/2 28 1/2 150 PS&W
3 14 5/8 29 1/4 160 Greenlee
3 7/8 15 1/4 29 1/4 175 J.M. Sheffield
Axes
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Collins - 5 Pound Head, 32 inch Handle, $25
Hatchets
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Heller, 11 1/2 inch Handle, $15
Drawknives
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Cutter Cutter Between $
Length Depth Handles Price
8 1 1/4 13 1/4 18 Fulton
8 1 5/16 14 1/2 22 German – Original factory grind still
present
8 1 1/4 12 1/2 30 Folding Handles, Dunlap
7 3/4 1 1/2 12 30 Folding Handles, No name
Braces
Stanley 945, 10 inch swing, $15
PS&W, 10 inch swing, $15
Bits - Cleaned, derusted and polished. May need sharpening.
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Individual bits - Most sizes available, 1/4 to 1 inch, $3 to $5 each
1 1/2 $12.00
1 1/2 $12.00
Bit Sets
13 Piece square tang bit set, mostly Russell Jennings, in wooden case, $40
13 Piece square tang bit set, mostly Craftsman, in cloth roll up pouch, $30
Adjustable Bits, 1 to 3 inch range, $7 to $10 each
3/4 by 13 square tang bit with threaded end, $10
1 1/4 by 13 square tang bit with threaded end for "T" handle, $10
1 1/4 by 14 square tang bit with threaded end for "T" handle, $10
Bit Extension - Stanley #180, 24", $20
Bit Extension - Stanley #H1263, 18 inches, $20
Stanley #59 doweling jig with 6 guides, $20
Boring Machines
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Millers Falls
The machine has been disassembled and cleaned. All parts are free from damage. There is an amazingly small amount of wear. This machine is extremely tight. The wooden base has also been disassembled and cleaned. The handles are rosewood and are free from cracks and other damage. I expect that should perform well for another 100 years. Price is $495.
Machine #2
Manufacturer – I don’t see any manufacturer’s name on the boring machine
Base – 27 1/4 Long by 8 Wide
Height – 24 1/2
Maximum drill depth – 10 1/4
Chuck takes standard bits with 1/2 diameter shanks
Features
Fixed Vertical
Flip in place lever to hold mechanism at top prior to drilling
Extraction gearing to ease removal of bit from work after drilling
Condition – Very clean and very good or better. This boring machine is in excellent working condition
Price - $150
Boring Machine Bits
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5/8 11 3/4 long $15
1 1/8 12 long $15
1 3/16 10 3/4 long $18
1 3/4 11 1/4 long $18
Planes - I usually have about 50 planes available. Most are Stanley. A list can be sent at your request.
Spokeshaves
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Dual, Concave and straight, No Name, $30
2 No manufacturer’s name, Heavy duty cutter, $15
2 Hargrave, base angle is adjustable, $25
3 Marples, Traditional all wood body, $25
2 Kuntz, Concave, never used, $20
Misc. - I generally have quite a bit of other misc. items sought after by woodworkers, antique tool enthusiasts and timber framers. Let me know your needs.
Combination Squares, $15
Framing Squares, $5
