Timber Framing Tools
October 3, 2008
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
4 32” $60 Plumb
4 1/4 29” $45 No name
4 1/2 35 1/2” $50 Can’t read name
5 30" $45 Shipbuilder’s Adze with Pin on Head
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 1/4 15 35 No name
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 9 7/8 14 3/4 50 Hinsdale Mfg. Co.
1 1/2 11 1/2 16 1/2 50 Morse and Co.
1 1/2 11 3/4 16 1/2 60 No Name
2 10 3/8 16 1/2 65 Underhill Edge
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
3/4 11 3/8 16 1/4 50 No name
1 11 3/8 14 7/8 55 Fulton
1 11 3/8 16 1/4 55 No name – very clean
1 11 16 3/8 50 Warnock & Co.
1 11 7/8 17 1/4 55 Mix
Slicks
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Length of Overall $
Width Metal Length Price
2 1/2 15 1/4 30 $130
3 13 3/4 28 1/2 $150
3 13 3/4 28 1/2 $160 PS&W
3 1/4 12 3/4 27 3/4 $150 Merrill
3 1/2 14 1/8 28 3/4 $150
Axes
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Stanley – 3 1/2 Pound Head, 27” Handle, $25
Side Axe R. XFORD MFG CO. $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
7 3/4 1 1/2 12 1/2 30 No name, Folding handles
8 1 7/16 12 35 Wilkinson, Folding handles
8 1 1/4 13 1/4 18 Fulton
8 1 1/4 13 1/2 22 Lakeside – very clean
9 1/4 1 3/8 14 3/4 20 Fulton
10 1 1/2 15 20 Worth
10 1 1/4 15 1/2 20 White
10 1 3/8 17 1/2 35 Dunlap – used little – retains
original factory grind
Braces
Yankee No 2101, 8”, $15.00
Yankee No 2101, 8”, $15.00
Stanley No 901, 10”, $15.00
Square Tang 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
1 1/4 by 14 square tang bit with threaded end for “T” Handle
Bit Extension – Stanley #180, 24”, $20
Stanley #59 dowel hole alignment jig with 6 Guides, $20
Bit Extension, Stanley #H1263, 18”, $20
Boring Machines
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James Swan
7 1/8” Wide by 24” Long by 29” High
Standard 1/2” Chuck
Drill Head Extractor Gear is Missing
Clip to Hold Drilling Head in Top Position Missing
$75
James Swan
7 1/4” Wide by 23 3/4” Long by 28” High
Standard 1/2” Chuck
Drill Head Extractor Gear
Clip to Hold Drilling Head in Top Position
$150
Boring Machine Bits
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1/2 11 1/4 long $12
5/8 11 3/4 long $15
1 1/8 12 long $15
1 1/2 10 1/4 long $24 - Immaculate
1 3/4 11 1/4 long $18
2 12 long $20
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 1/8 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
