bob blakeborough
02-05-2011, 5:27 PM
Just came back from checking out a local flea market and found a few things. I am not familiar with vintage tool pricing and wanted to ask some opinions before considering a purchase...
First is a Stanley Combination plane with what looks like the original box and some extra pieces... I don't know the first thing about these and what to look for, but the $175.00 price tag seemed instantly too expensive, however I may be wrong. Through the case the only thing definitely wrong was a crack in the handle. Because of the price I didn't bother asking to handle it until I can determine if the price is reasonable or completely out of whack...
The second piece is a Disston Saw with a #8 stamped in the blade on the bottom corner under the handle. The etching is difficult to read as the saw is well used, but the blade is dead straight and the teeth seem to be in very good condition. They were asking $30.00 for it. I thought this could be a good score but again am not sure...
The third is a post WW2 Hoppe hand drill from West Germany. I actually bought this one at $20.00. I figured it was probably no great score, but I needed a hand drill and it feels quite stout and strong and for $20.00 I would give it a shot...
Any feedback on the other items would be appreciated. I am thinking I may grab that saw for sure if it is still there tomorrow, unless I find out it just isn't worth it...
Thanks!
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First is a Stanley Combination plane with what looks like the original box and some extra pieces... I don't know the first thing about these and what to look for, but the $175.00 price tag seemed instantly too expensive, however I may be wrong. Through the case the only thing definitely wrong was a crack in the handle. Because of the price I didn't bother asking to handle it until I can determine if the price is reasonable or completely out of whack...
The second piece is a Disston Saw with a #8 stamped in the blade on the bottom corner under the handle. The etching is difficult to read as the saw is well used, but the blade is dead straight and the teeth seem to be in very good condition. They were asking $30.00 for it. I thought this could be a good score but again am not sure...
The third is a post WW2 Hoppe hand drill from West Germany. I actually bought this one at $20.00. I figured it was probably no great score, but I needed a hand drill and it feels quite stout and strong and for $20.00 I would give it a shot...
Any feedback on the other items would be appreciated. I am thinking I may grab that saw for sure if it is still there tomorrow, unless I find out it just isn't worth it...
Thanks!
181394181393181392181391
181390
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/images/misc/pencil.png