Web Directory

» A Blast from the Past and More
   Vintage tools from Stanley, Witherby, Milers Falls. Chisels, planes, bevels, marking gauges.
   http://www.ablastfromthepastandmore.com

» A Millers Falls Home Page
   A company history and description of tools manufactured by the Millers Falls Company from the mid-1860's until the closure of its Massachusetts operation in 1982.
   http://www.oldtoolheaven.com/

» American Artifacts
   Articles on 19th century corn shellers, cow milkers, grain cradles, mower and reaper sharpeners, as well as antique farm tools for sale and U.S. patent searches.
   http://www.americanartifacts.com/smma/index.htm

» Antique Tools FAQ
   FAQ designed to address the most frequently asked questions about antique tools on rec.woodworking.
   http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~alf/en/antique-tool-faq.txt

» Catalogue of American Patented Antique Tools
   A virtual catalogue of American patented tools. Tools are a powerful symbol of creativity, the first expression of human cognition, tools represent mankind's ability to progress, to better ourselves, to make the world a better place.
   http://www.finetools.com

» Directory of American Tool and Machinery Patents
   A clearinghouse for information on antique tool and woodworking machine patents, allowing collectors of these tools to easily find information about the history of tools and trades.
   http://www.datamp.org/

» Disstonian Institute
   Information for users and collectors of all models of Disston handsaws.
   http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/

» Dutch Tools
   Site with fine antique woodworking tools.
   http://www.dutchtools.net

» Fine Tool Journal
   Magazine for those who collect hand tools, use them, or just study their history.
   http://www.finetoolj.com/

» Hyper Kitten: Old Tools
   Interesting and vintage tools.
   http://www.hyperkitten.com/tools/

» Mel Miller's Web Site
   Collecting old tools since the mid 80s, specializing in Davis Levels and Patented planes.
   http://melmillerantiquetools.com//

» Old Tool Photos
   A site for woodworkers and tool collectors to view photos of antique tools for research and reference.
   http://www.oldtoolphotos.com

» Old Woodworking Machines
   Devoted to information on the history, restoration and use of vintage woodworking machinery developed through contributions by many enthusiasts of antique iron.
   http://www.owwm.com

» Papawswrench
   Dedicated to antique and vintage hand tools, especially wrenches. Discussion forum for the community of buyers, sellers, and collectors.
   http://www.papawswrench.com

» Patrick Leach's Stanley B&G
   Gratuitous graphical blandishment by Allan Fisher.
   http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~alf/en/new-bg.html

» Patrick's Blood And Gore
   Information about Stanley planes; what they look like, what they do, what common parts are missing, what flaws they suffered during use.
   http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan0.htm

» Richard Burton's Home Page
   Vintage tools, both found and collected. Photographs and descriptions.
   http://www.voicenet.com/~rburton/

» Rose Antique Tools
   Historical information about several hand tool makers.
   http://www.roseantiquetools.com/

» Saw Set Collector's Resource
   Mark Conley provides information with pictures, patent numbers and dates as a resource for other collectors.
   http://members.acmenet.net/~con12a/

» Saw Sets and Vintage Saw Tool Museum
   Very informative site with photo display and history of saw sets and saw tools.
   http://members.tripod.com/~sawtool/LinksPage.htm

» Sawdust and Shavings
   Features projects, reviews of hand and power tools, woodworking book reviews, rants and a hardwood information chart.
   http://www.sawdustandshavings.com

» Spiral Screwdriver Patents
   A selective database of U.S. patents relating to spiral screwdrivers 1868 to 1931. Compiled by Clifford D. Fales.
   http://www.idcomm.com/personal/cfales/intro.htm

» The Electronic Neanderthal
   A repository of information on the use and preservation of old and antique woodworking tools.
   http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~alf/en/en.html

» The New Boston Tool Room
   Ornamental turning lathe and accessories. Kingston, NH.
   http://www.newbtr.com

» The Old Tools Company
   Offers a variety of antique and used woodworking tools, along with many collectable planes like Norris, Record and Stanley planes.
   http://www.oldtools.co.uk

» ToolRestoration.com
   Restoration and preservation of woodworking tools, unique wooden objects, and artisan crafted pieces.
   http://www.toolrestoration.com

» Vintage Saws
   To provide the highest quality saws of the 19th and 20th Century to the woodworker and collector alike.
   http://www.vintagesaws.com

» Zangobob's Blow Torch Heaven
   Focuses on the use, functional operation, repair, troubleshooting and failure mode analysis of gasoline blow torches. Includes articles, FAQs and links.
   http://www.blotorches.com/