Fine Tool JournalHere comes my RSS infohttps://finetooljournal.net/2019-05-26T00:09:47+01:00FeedCreator 1.7.36804-3452019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4887/6804-3456804-345 Lot of two brass bound levels. A STANLEY No. 1193, 30"; and a DISSTON SONS 24". Both narrow types, mahogany with full brass end caps; nice and clean with original vials. Good+ (RRT) 60-120 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-3442019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4886/6804-3446804-344 STRATTON BROS. No. 10 machinist's level. 18" long. The long versions of Stratton's iconic brass-bound rosewood levels are much less common than the shorter versions. Mild overall dinging, corners slightly rounded, level vial may be a replacement. Good (RRT832) 60-120 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-3432019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4885/6804-3436804-343 DISSTON MORSS No. 11 level. 28" laminated hardwood level with brass tips and Type 1 fancy engraved side view trim. Laminations starting to separate slightly on bottom and missing bottom plumb cover. Good (RRT?) 60-120 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-3422019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4884/6804-3426804-342 HELB patent inclinometer. Patented and manufactured by Edward Helb of Railroad, PA, and often mistakenly identified as a "railroad level." This is the type with the porthole level and plumb vials. All original, dial dark and hard to read, compass is missing its glass cover and needle. Good- (GST24) 60-120 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-3412019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4883/6804-3416804-341 WINCHESTER wooden level. 24", marked WO-24IN and Winchester in vial plate, also has good paper label on top, original vials with green liquid, Disston-style grips, original finish with some wear to ends. Good+ (RRT) 50-100 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-3402019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4882/6804-3406804-340 Lot of two STANLEY brass-bound levels. A 30" rosewood No. 96, early type with nailed on strips and laminated body, very clean noting a few chips at the end; and a 28" mahogany No. 93, very clean. Good better (RRT1060) 60-120 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2952019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4837/6804-2956804-295 Set of trammel points. Square brass bodies, 1-1/2" x 1-1/4", steel points and knurled brass locking screws, 7" overall. One of the trammels has a mount for a pencil that extends 1" from the face. Good+ (CBM44) 70-140 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2942019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4836/6804-2946804-294 Set of MILLER'S PATENT trammel points. Brass trammel points with 1" x 1-1/4" brass bodies, pierced with five holes. Steel points, knurled locking nuts, and keepers. One point is fixed, the other is held in a socket that was patented by George Miller of Detroit in 1873 as an extension for drafting divider. The body with the removable point is marked "Miller's Patent" with the date. Only the second one we've seen. Good+ (CBM42) 75-150 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2932019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4835/6804-2936804-293 Lot of two 4" try squares. L.S. STARRET No. 4 combination square, japanning 85%. And a STANLEY No. 14 adjustable try square, nickel plating 80%. Good (LEE130) 40-80 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2922019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4834/6804-2926804-292 Set of trammel points. User made, cast brass bodies, 1" x 1-1/4" with decorative scalloped edges and opening, knurled brass locking screws and steel points, 3-3/4" overall. Fine (CBM43) 80-150 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2912019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4833/6804-2916804-291 Lot of two STANLEY No. 24 combination try square and bevel. 4" and 8" sizes, both with Shelley's patent date on handle and Stanley mark, rosewood handles have light wear. Some pitting on blades, more so on smaller one. Good (PLH727) 100-200 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2902019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4832/6804-2906804-290 Lot of two protractor try squares. A SIMORE AUTOMATIC with aluminum handle made by SIMON SKIDMORE of Santa Ana, CA. 6" unruled blade can be adjusted to various angles by pressing brass button, and has protractor angles on edge. Light wear and scratching. Plus one by BALLARD DROP FORGE CO. with protractor blade at bottom of handle that locks with lever set inside handle. 7" ruled blade has holes along edge. Some surface discoloration and rust, user initial on backside. Uncommon. Good (WLS194) 50-100 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2892019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4831/6804-2896804-289 Lot of two SOUTHINGTON HARDWARE "Hold-Fast" bevels. Two examples of the locking mechanism patented in 1915 and marketed by Southington, both with the less common rosewood handles. One has 8" blade and 5-1/2" handle, very clean, the other has a 6" blade with some surface rust and a 4-3/4" handle. Good better (CBM62) 60-120 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2882019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4830/6804-2886804-288 Lot of three STANLEY squares. A No. 10 with 8" sweetheart blade, and two No. 2, 3" and 6" sizes, the 6" has a sweetheart mark and 3" has patent date mark. Light wear to all and some surface pitting on smallest one. From the John and Janet Wells collection. Good (WLS155) 50-100 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2872019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4829/6804-2876804-287 Lot of three STANLEY No. 20 try squares. 8", 9", and 10" sizes, some rust spots on blades, wear to handles and a couple stains. From the John and Janet Wells collection. Good (WLS153) 30-60 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2472019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4789/6804-2476804-247 Ebony and brass shoe rule. One side has stamped brass strip with numbers from 15-33 and other side has numbers 2 to 14. One fixed point, other sliding. Some chips to wood, slight tarnish to brass. Good (WOL897) 40-80 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2462019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4788/6804-2466804-246 Lot of two STANLEY marking gauges. A No. 90, 75% plating, point missing. And No. 91, 80% plating, good points. Good- better (KDL1020) 35-70 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2452019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4787/6804-2456804-245 KEEN KUTTER double stem marking gauge. Octogonal head with Keen Kutter mark, plus E.C. Simmons and Keen Kutter stamped on one stem, other stem is ruled, plating 80%, some surface rust. Good (CAN125) 50-100 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2442019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4786/6804-2446804-244 Lot of two DISSTON measuring tools. A butt-locking sliding t-bevel, 10" blade, clean with traces of nickel plating. And a 6" try square, good japanning. Good (JMC51) 50-100 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2432019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4785/6804-2436804-243 Brass trammel points. Brass keystone shaped bodies with cutouts, 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" with steel knurled locking screws at top, brass keepers, 2-1/2" steel points with one fixed and other spring locked that rotates. Some tarnish but in overall decent shape. Good (NW909) 50-100 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2422019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4784/6804-2426804-242 Nickel plated trammel point set. Unsigned and user made. Nickel plated brass bodies, 1-1/2" x 1". Nice steel locking screws with machine-turned knurling. Well shaped keepers. On a keeper bar. Nicely done. Good+ (WFN26) 60-100 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2412019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4783/6804-2416804-241 Brass trammel point set. Unsigned and user made although there are what looks like punched initials on one side. Rectangular bodies are 7/8" x 1-3/8" with rounded sides, 6-1/2" overall with fancy knurled locking screws. Sheet brass keepers. On a keeper bar. Good+ (WFN28) 50-100 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2402019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4782/6804-2406804-240 Lot of two 6" bevels. A SOUTHINGTON Hold-Fast, brass has wear, wood ok, blade good. And a DISSTON No. 3 with near complete plating and light discoloration on blade. Good (DEN152, 153) 30-60 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2392019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4781/6804-2396804-239 Slitting gauge. Unsigned but probably English, 10" rosewood stem, rosewood head with nice sapwood streak. Unfortunately there's a tight crack in the head, but if you don't look at it too hard it's a very attractive gauge with good sharp slitter. Good (CBM58) 40-80 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.6804-2382019-05-23T05:00:00+01:002019-05-23T05:00:00+01:00/current-auction/viewbids/4780/6804-2386804-238 BUSHNELL mortise gauge. Rosewood stem and square head, brass locking thumbscrew on head and brass thumbscrew at end to adjust points. Wear to wood, points ok, user initials. Good (JCI528) 50-100 NOTE: Initial bids accepted until 5pm EST Saturday, June 15. Bids may be raised by phone until 10pm EST on Sunday, June 16.