I guess you never know where you’ll run into a vintage tool sale. I stopped into my local woodworking store to pick up a few items and low and behold they had a table set out of vintage tools. Apparently a friend of the owner passed and he was helping the widow move some of his tools.

I picked up a nice older Nicholson file, a few saw files and this 30” jointer. I just couldn’t let it sit there. Its been ridden hard, but appears to be in decent shape, although I honestly don’t know how often I’ll need it. Not even sure where I’ll put it! A good cleaning, a bit of wax, and a sharpening and it should be good to go.


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It appears to be made by Gastrolinger & Co., Detroit, MI. (difficult to read). Double iron is Moulsen Brothers. A quick search for Gastrolinger brings up nothing. If anyone knows anything about this company, I’d appreciate some info.