Wanted used woodworking tools

I was lucky because I responded to the seller within minutes of him posting it. He had several people in line behind me had I passed on it. So if you are looking for a good deal on a particular tool, you have to be watching the site constantly and quick to not only reach out to the seller but actually pick up the item too. Buyers can be very indecisive and just plain inconsiderate. If selling, you will need to be patient and fully expect people to commit to meeting you at a particular time and then never showing up.

For both buyers and sellers, there is also the safety concerns. Buyers and sellers are able to remain anonymous for the most part. Check your area for local woodworking clubs. They can be an excellent source for both buyers and sellers. Odds are one of the members knows someone who has a tool they are willing to part with or someone interested in buying. Most moderate size cities will have a woodworking club.

Similar to woodworking clubs, there are also woodworking forums on the internet. These can be a great resource a couple of ways. First off, they typically offer a classified ads section which will allow you to buy or sell specific pieces of equipment that you may be looking for.

Some of these sites are location specific as well so they target a potential section of the United States which can eliminate the problems caused when shipping. Simply posting a quick question on a forum asking if a certain machine model is a good price has saved me money in the past. Government surplus sites are a great way to big up a good deal when you are limited on a budget but want to increase the tools in your shop.

I love Govdeals. They have a section specifically with woodworking equipment listings. You can pick up some heavy duty machines like Powermatic table saws for a great price. These tools will always be used. Most likely they have been used in a school or even a prison. They may need to be cleaned up and have some maintenance done, but you can typically get them for a nice price.

Be sure to read the pickup deals and reach out to the seller if you have any questions. Sometimes the pickup requirements can be fairly specific such as when you pick up something from a prison! When selling your used woodworking equipment, be sure to be as descriptive as possible. Search for the model number and serial numbers and post them if your machine has them.

This will help potential buyers date the machine in some cases. View: Gallery View. Blade Size 6 in 8 in 10 in 12 in 16 in see all. Brand Delta Oliver Powermatic see all. Machine Type. Model Year. Power Source.

Buying Format All Listings filter applied. Craftsman 6" Free shipping. Results Pagination - Page 1 1 2 3 4 5. Top Rated. See All - Top Rated. Searching for Woodworking Jointers for Your Shop If you are a woodworking enthusiast or professional, you know how pricy new woodworking equipment purchases can be; searching the worldwide listings at eBay for a used jointer for sale can save you both time and money.

Types of wood jointers There are four major types of wood jointers. Types of jointers include: Closed stand jointer - A solid tool that offers maximum protection of the machinery components from sawdust and debris, this stand features a closed metal box stand as the base inside which all of the mechanical elements are housed. Open stand jointer - Far more portable than a closed stand jointer, this type lacks a box stand, leaving the motor and machinery open and exposed. Ideal for professionals who need a portable jointer to take to job sites.

Benchtop jointer - This option offers some of the benefits of both the closed stand — the motor is housed — and the open stand — it's lightweight and portable.

Choose the right Jack plane and get set up with a multitude of irons to allow it to cover all of your planing needs. That tool will live in your hand. The old lightweight Bailey plane is the ideal workhorse. If you can spot a good one then go for it. If you spot a good one at a good price then give it some thought. A good plough plane is perfect if you can see yourself making a lot of drawers.

New ones are dead expensive and can be mediocre. The old ones can demand a high price because of Ebay. A cared for plough plane with all its parts Is well worth some attention. Wooden rebate planes can be the perfect starting point for modifying for very specific needs. I turned this one in to a simple moulding plane. This is a charity used hand tool sale offering a huge range of old tools for a small donation.

As a professional hand tool woodworker, Richard found hand tools to be the far more efficient solution for a one man workshop. Richard runs 'The English Woodworker' as an online resource and video education for those looking for a fuss free approach to building fine furniture by hand.

Very nice post! Have you seen that workshopheaven now sells laminated plane blades? I tested my luck trying to find a used router plane in decent condition with all the blades. I stalked ebay and all of the British vintage tool dealers for months. The nice examples went for — pounds and even the less desirable ones went for a hundred quid. I gave up. Dieter Schmidt sells the new Veritas for euros.

One day I will treat myself to one of those and never look back. Search Utube for info…. I just sold my Stanley 71 with all 2 bits, the fence, and shoe on eBay and made enough to buy a Veritas router plane with the fence and lunch to boot.

Fine threads on the adjuster and the fit an finish is out of this world. I have to agree, the Veritas is a smashing tool. Hi Richard, really enjoy your posts, especially since you say things as they are. Though I am only a enthusiastic, self taught woodworker, Iam all to aware of the potential pit falls of buying second hand tools. Been there got the tee shirt. But, you are quite right, buying old tools can be more trouble than they are worth.

Occasionally I have found some tools which have proven themselves very worth while. Regards Geoff. This is some great advise. I have had some great finds such as 3 wooden rebate planes banded together for the price of one, but they had no irons or wedges. I also bought a plough plane for next to nothing, why so cheap? It did work out but this is not something that the faint of heart may want to try. That would be a good laugh for a first timer!

I do have to say I take my hat off to you, that must have taken a lot of patience. After watching YouTube videos of people making LH threaded rods and nuts and people using unbelievable complicated jigs, finally I contacted Bill Anderson and he got me on the right path.

Just spend a wonderful week near Salisbury and bought 2 old chisels 38mm and 30mm for 4 pounds each in an antique Shop. Heavy Sheffield steel, beautiful handles which show signs of a Long history of work. Took me 5 hours of work to restore them. My MHG chisels of the same sitze now live in a nearby community workshop.

Well done Richard that post contains such good advice………pity I did not see such advice before I built my collection of 50 moulders….. Wow for five hours restoration work. On two chisels! To me that equates to almost three sets of six new Marples splitproofs, one set at 25 for boasting out concrete oak, the second set fine and polished to shave the hairs off ones arm a very stupid thing to do.

And one spare set for the borrowing buggers. Admittedly they are not Ikeda Nomi. But then…..! Thinking, drawing and making is the joy……yes and restoring.