Hi folks,
A week or two back, I was asking about places to find old tools in central Pennsylvania. Thanks to all who pointed me in the right direction. I hit a couple of flea markets, and numerous antique stores. The best two spots were Old River Hard Goods in Nesquehoning, and Bill Phillip's Tool Barn in New Tripoli.
Old River hard goods is an interesting place. Nothing is organized, and everything is piled high. If you like to sort through piles and boxes, looking for treasure this is a place for you. I spent about an hour and a half looking around, but never saw half of what was there! Tony has stuff he does not even know he has!
Bill Phillips tool Barn is a wonderful place, and Bill is a great guy. I spent four hours talking with bill and looking at old tools. He has an enormous inventory, fair prices, and things are very organized. Bill has been collecting tool his whole life. He even has his own tool museum! If you are ever in the area, you should definitely stop in and visit with Bill. Thanks to Bill Grumbine for giving such good directions!
Here are a few pictures of what I came home with:
1/4" & 3/8" mortise chisels & a couple of Witherbys. My Grandpa turned the socket chisel handels out of black locust.
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#80 & #12 scrapers, & a unmarked spokeshave
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Harvey W Peace 12 ppi panel saw & a Disston 6 ppi panel saw, both filed crosscut. I couldn't pass up the Peace saw as it already had my three initials stamped in the handle.
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More pictures in the next post!