Proper old school tools

[Stoatally]

My grandad was a joiner for most of his life.

 

After he died I got two chests of his tools, some of it we used to use together when I was little.

 

I'm not a woodworker really so all the stuff he left me is gathering dust and becoming less and less viable every day. I want to keep the chest, which I'll use as a coffee table to remind me of him. Family members will get one small something too.

 

What I want to know is if any of you woodworkers out there could make use of the stuff, keep it doing what it should be doing.

 

If it doesn't all get taken then I'll get in touch with the Black Country museum as that's where he lived for most of his life, the rest will possibly go to a charity sending tools to countries that need them.

 

Please bear in mind I don't know all the names or what everything does but here's a rough idea.

 

There are lots of planes of all sizes and shapes, block planes, snub planes, hags tooth? rabbet, bullnose, stanley 50, a plane for making skirting board type stuff, adjustable curve plane etc

 

Chisels - loads of these mostly proper wood chisels, some that look like gouges or turning tools

 

Brace and bits

 

whet stones

 

measures / squares etc

 

I don't want anything for them, just to see them get used.

 

If necessary I can get some pictures of bits, or come round and have a look. If you know of anyone interested then let them know too.

[TheHungrySquirrel]

Interesting to see some shots.

 

I use old chisels and moulding plane daily as there better than modern tooling.

[gobbypunk]

Hi I would be interested in some of the tools the old chisels are so much better steel will P M you

[diervek]

I'd love to see some photo's of whats available.

 

Bristol's a bit of a trek for me to have a look, but if your willing to post, obviously I'd covers costs - and something extra for a good cause.

[Badgerland]

Like the others above, I use hand-tools most days so would be keen to have a look and see what you've got. Any chance you could send me some pictures? Where abouts exactly are you?

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[Stoatally]

I'll get some photos sorted out tomorrow, it's a bit late now.

 

As to whereabouts - I'm a couple of miles away from Cribbs Causeway on junction 17 of the M5, heading towards Wales.

[Chippy]

Would be interested in the whet stones and curve plane, and if they are turning tools those as well.

[TheHungrySquirrel]

There is/was an antique tool store in Bristol that may be able to offer some advice on the items you have of your stuck.

[sandspider]

I'm in Bristol too and would be interested to see what you have, please?

 

The brace and bit, chisels and planes, measures and squares would all be useful if they're not already spoken for... Happy to contribute to charity or whatever as a thank you.

 

Thanks.

[sandspider]

There is/was an antique tool store in Bristol that may be able to offer some advice on the items you have of your stuck.

 

Bristol Design on Perry Road. Proper old school tool shop, know their stuff.