I thought I had bought junk until I found these TOOLS

This is how I stock up on VINTAGE TOOLS
So I bought 2 auction lots of old tools without actually looking what was in the Lots themselves. This is a way that I usually stock up my hand tools without spending too much on them.
This one I spent way too much and there is a lot of junk.
For a comprehensive list of all my tools - www.start-maki...
A few links to the tools you have seen
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Pica Pencil - UK Link - amzn.to/3kWti6p
US Link - amzn.to/3JqXPS3
Stanley Low angle Hand Plane - UK - amzn.to/3iqwUMF
US - amzn.to/3kdW29C
Diamond Stones (Faithful) - amzn.to/3DVzfHN
Leather Strop - UK - amzn.to/3r70ZRZ
US - amzn.to/3ZvHP8a
Makita Vacuum - UK link - amzn.to/3JTNMX9
US link - amzn.to/3YxRlGM
SANDING ACCESSORIES
5" sanding pad - UK LINK - amzn.to/3cnIy7J
US LINK - amzn.to/3kc95sb
6" Sanding pad - UK LINK - amzn.to/3R56H2l
US LINK - amzn.to/3X2ocEa
5" Sanding Disc with pads - UK LINK - amzn.to/3KiWmNm
US LINK - amzn.to/3p0GgSw
Jorgensen 12" f clamps - UK - amzn.to/3KyYPUl
US - amzn.to/3W56rlw
DUST PREVENTION
GVS Ellipse Mask with p3 filters - UK LINK - amzn.to/3QOV0N3
US LINK - amzn.to/3NtYLs4
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It is a small income to the channel at no extra cost to the buyer.
All UK links are for products that I have used. US links are the closest I can find. They are recommendations made from my experience, your may differ.
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Website (early stages). www.start-making.com
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#tools #woodworking #woodworker

[@startmaking1]

This was a really fun video. I hope you like it. Please consider Subscribing if you are not already.

[@BunnyKins1970]

Nice stuff. I have indeed subscribed. Obviously, I am waaaaay to late for this too be of much use, but I can identify the "I don't know" at 07:43 it is an old rug-makers punch needle. Used from the back of the rug, you would push it through with yarn inserted and it makes the pile on the other side. Also....at 02:45 - you got a 'tri-sickle'! 😎 I look forward to watching more of your videos. 💚🐇🐴💚

[@startmaking1]

@@BunnyKins1970 Just spat my coffee at try-sickle., Well played Bunny, well played. Not too late either. I still have the needle. Thank you very much. Very much appreciated.,

[@ScarletEyeMoon]

oh YEAH I'm subscribed, I'm looking forward to your new shop build!

[@henryrossouw930]

I bought and still buy many of my tools at auctions.Todays tools are mostly crap but many vintage tools are fantastic value for money.Greetings from cold and wet South Africa.

[@startmaking1]

Greetings from Wet and Warm UK. Yes, you are spot on. And I love the gamble of the auctions. I know I could go and take a look but that seems way to organised.

[@LpDesignBuid]

Provided an example of the items purchased in built from an online auction. It provided background about another location to buy tools. Thanks

[@startmaking1]

And it was a lot of fun.

[@pnt1035]

I'm a little late to the toolfest, but at 2:44, those are sickles, not scythes. Also the welded planes might be very good tools. See Rex Kruger's videos about checking those, and also for the saws.

[@startmaking1]

Never too late to share knowledge. Thank you I appreciate it.

[@richardhart7652]

The sythes are actually sikles and I wouldn't mind one of the curved type if you ever come across another, I've got a small holding in South Wales

[@startmaking1]

I will definitely keep an eye out. I think that these ones went back to the auction for someone else but if another set rears its head I will be in touch.

[@zapa1pnt]

Hi, Mark. The two small metal blocks, with the horseshoe clamp, is a machinist's V Block and Clamp set. Available from multiple makers.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Zapa1pnt. Hope you are well. Thank you. I had no idea. I am going to use them as dowel holders for cutting. Seems a fun addition to the shop. Or a paperweight. Unless I can find a toolmaker or metal worker who wants all of the appropriate things. As always thank you for commenting and watching. Much appreciated.

[@Chrisbond79]

Great video, i have stocked much of my workshop from a local auction house, table saw, pillar drill, band saw, 90 and 180cm sash clamps. Helps to offset my addiction to M18 Cordless tools!

[@startmaking1]

Hi Chris. Thank you. Sounds like you have done really well especially with the larger tools. If I ever manage to get a larger workshop I look forward to the hunt of larger tools. I like the admittance of a cordless addiction, I am also afflicted with a Makita one.

[@1pcfred]

I had more than enough tools long ago so now I just buy random junk used when the mood strikes me. So far this year I've hardly added to my collection yet. I did get a couple choice things though.

[@howarddavies3744]

I have some wooden planes like yours and also moulding planes, they are great to use.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Howard. After filming the latest video I have to agree. I was genuinely shocked at how good the plane felt and worked.

[@doczoff5655]

Yes absolutely! Learning to adjust wooden bodied planes isnt as daunting as I'd assumed it would be, and with basic maintenance skills they will work as well as metal planes. I'm finding that the finer subtleties and refinements of wooden plane tuning takes longer to discover and learn, but each step of improvement lifts the performance beyond metal planes. If you can find (or make your own which is incredibly rewarding) a long wooden jointer plane one advantage will become very obvious... that Stanley no 7 is a gorgeous tool, but it's a real weight lifting workout to use over long periods. I still use a Stanley no 5 with a cambered blade for initial roughing down because the metal sole is far more wear resistant, and then I switch to wooden bodied planes for finer work. Recently found your channel, great content well presented, I've subscribed 😊

[@ScarletEyeMoon]

My dad recently died so I had to go to his house to clean it out. It was a sad time but I discovered he had allot of tools. some things he had, I had doubles of so I put a tool box together for my son and gave it to him for Christmas. I just think it's great when tools get passed on, I actually prefer old tools because you save money and a lot of times they are better made.

[@startmaking1]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. That must have been hard, but the tools carry memories. Or at least that is what I think when I use old tools.

[@ScarletEyeMoon]

@@startmaking1 Yeah tools carry memories! When I get a second hand tool I always wonder who used it and what story it has, lol.

[@startmaking1]

Thats why I leave the initials on them.

[@gregghernandez2714]

Really cool video. I think you should put some really nice oil on that wooden hand plane and display it in your shop. It is a really beautiful piece. I am like you, I love finding old tools that still have value. One of my best finds was a Black and Decker drill that was probably from the 50s that has an almost Art Deco look to it. It is a polished aluminum that is really beautiful, and it still works, but I don't use it. It is just cool to have around. That number 7 was a real find.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Gregg, Thank you very much. You can see the future. My next video is one doing that plane up and the oil makes it look amazing. Love the sound of the drill. I wish that all old tools did as good a job as the new ones as they are far more tactile and attractive. The Number 7 was a bit of a sanity saver. Even though I got a fair amount of good things, the number 7 can at least be used now. That is what I really wanted. Thank you for watching by the way.

[@gregghernandez2714]

@@startmaking1 I can't wait to see that wooden hand plane restored. I bet it is really beautiful. I can tell that it is a really nice wood. I have been following your videos from the 1st few that you posted. It goes to show that you don't need a boatload of expensive tools to make some really creative projects. Keep up the work with your fine woodworking videos, they are a real inspiration.

[@startmaking1]

@@gregghernandez2714 Thank you Gregg. I really appreciate your following. There is a really nice group of 20 or so people that I know of who have been around since the start. Really nice to have the start of a community. And a nice one. I have to say that I am getting tempted by a table saw at the moment.

[@1pcfred]

Old corded electric drills usually do work. You can burn them out. I knew a kid that was doing bodywork on a car and he burnt out like 17 of them. He was definitely a determined individual. But if you're just drilling with the things they can last just about forever. With metal body drills make sure the ground on them is good. Otherwise it's a widowmaker.

[@michaelwillson6847]

M8 that's an impressive haul. And nice video interesting seeing what u got out it. Ok we're to start. For a start don't throw anything away or back to auction yet till we have discussion. Firstly those massive loggers saws as u described them they can be worth good money ave heard of people that can get over hundred quid each. The massive roll of auger bits money that plane u cleaned up at the end a think is a smoothing plain and think there worth a bit the sythes/scicles a think could be worth a bit. Ok that's few brief in my opinion. Dunno if u have a valuation company other than the auction house near u but could be worth taking few them to them see what they think. You always need an axe especially what you've coming up. The nuts and bolts and stuff your not keeping scrappy cash that way especially if it's cast or heavy metal worth allot the now. Other thing aswell is see if there is anyone close by who does allot of hand joinery work few things they might fancy. Any speech over. 🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@startmaking1]

Hey Michael. Thank you and also for the emails. I need to check out the latest, you are right in this comment on all fronts and I was going to see if there was anything that you could make use of in the stuff that I either don't need or can't move on. There is a lot of mid range priced stuff that with the right buyer I could get something for it,. I love the logging saw and in honesty if I had a plasma cutter it would become my new shop sign for the big project but that is not a tool I trust myself with ever I think. The Auger bits are the surprise I saw a wood by wright video at a tool meet and they were fetching between 70 and 100 dollars for Irwin which mine are. It's not complete but it is something I will never use so I really need to find someone who wants them and can use them. £40 or something. Who knows.

[@michaelwillson6847]

@@startmaking1 no worries yea I'll catch up with u over there. The other thought you could look at clean the saw down and etch it (acid) or am pretty sure there is some kinda putty style paste u can buy that you mark out with it what u wanna cover and then let it set and take it off and it leaves a colour difference could work. Have look at cams channel he done a massive old saw restoration give u idea on if u wanted clean the teeth up and get them sharp and am sure he done some kinda etch on it I'll need go re watch that and check it. I'll send u the link. I'll rewatch the video and see if there is anything in there a could use but you no what am after. There certianly could be few the smaller things (pliers stuff like that)

[@adam-qf2vz]

@@startmaking1 hey again.....well I bought a cheap one recently and have used it a fair few times already.....a worthwhile purchase

[@startmaking1]

@@adam-qf2vz hey Adam. Do you mean a logging saw? That's awesome. Now I am reconsidering cutting mine or sticking letters to it. Thank you

[@frankrodriguez6424]

Good content, but man 16 , 17 minute videos or too long

[@startmaking1]

Hi Frank. I hear you. The trouble is, I talk a lot and get carried away., Plus there were a lot of tools. you wont like the length of some of my build videos, sadly. I find it really hard to miss out steps that I think are going to help people. Though I suspect most of the people who watch the tools related videos may not actually like build videos. I have no idea basically. All I can say is thank you for watching and for a nice, and constructive comment. Appreciated.

[@1pcfred]

You can change the playback speed of videos or just skip ahead. Or just skip videos entirely. The power is in your hands!

[@christianwithers7335]

Wind your neck in Frank. This was another wonderful and charming video. I loved it 👍 I guess Frank knew what all the tools were .....yawn

[@georgegriffiths2235]

Don’t knock the repaired planes it was common in the 50’s and 60’s I still have my father’s number 4 snapped at the throat in 1954 he was a cabinetmaker and was still using it in 2005 when he passed away

[@startmaking1]

Hi George. You are quite right. I find that the repairs are don't really very well. All I meant in the video is that the sale value is gone.

[@cindyharrison4191]

OMG 2 engineering Vee blocks. If calibrated are worth more than the price you paid for the lot

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. I have them in a draw somewhere along with a load of the other non woodworking stuff. Time is always against me for finding these things a new home.

[@gojufish]

This is the clickbait I came here for

[@startmaking1]

Well said my man. I am starting to notice that you have to make these thumbs very click bait orientated. PS see you tomorrow.

[@Paul8033]

@zapa1pnt is right, you can use them for securely holding pipe or the like in a vice.

[@startmaking1]

Zapa is usually right in my experience. lol

[@cindyharrison4191]

Have the engineers vee blocks

[@brucewelty7684]

Suggestion, take all the kit off of the welded planes! Junk the bodies. Man, did you SCORE on that wooden plane!

[@startmaking1]

Hi Bruce, Great advice. Lots of quality spare parts and you never know when you might get a plane with a broken frog or cap iron etc. The handles are in perfect condition beneath the wear too. I was dubious about the wooden plane but people seem to be very taken by it. I love how tactile it is and how easy it was to flatten. That said the iron has a long way to go. I only out a very poor edge on it. Will take a lot of work. Fun though.

[@1pcfred]

If you're just using planes the bodies being welded is of no consequence. That only affects collector value. Are you using tools or just collecting them?

[@The_Bat]

@@startmaking1 I found a 200 year old wooden fore plane in a flea market, took it home cleaned it up and on it's 1st run, it took a 4ft shaving off an Oak board, without sharpening. Brilliant find, it got me into old tool woodworking, and, it only cost me £8.00. Bargain!

[@ianpearse4480]

Just an idea the old metal can be used as gluing weights! The metal 45 degree blocks are great for dowel supports.

[@startmaking1]

Great idea Ian. I have the 45 blocks somewhere, I was intending on fashioning them into a dowel cutting jig but time and all that.

[@ianpearse4480]

I have two sets of wooden ones. Very useful. I just set them on my bench and get on with it. Quite adjustable and free standing works well for me. I will IM you about that project idea asap, once I have completed current job.

[@startmaking1]

Got the message will respnd soon Ian. Thank you. Ps the project idea is great.

[@rjtjtckt3998]

Come on then! Tell us how much you paid for them? 😊

[@startmaking1]

Gosh, this was over a year ago, I really cant remember. But it was between £100 and £150 total if memory serves. Closer to £100 I believe.

[@rjtjtckt3998]

@startmaking1 Thanks for answering. The question was more tongue in cheek than anything.

[@squireschown666]

Are you selling the mini hand plane?❤❤❤😊

[@startmaking1]

Hi. It's lovely isn't it. Im not sure that I can part with it. They seem to be worth around £20 and for that I would rather keep it and use it.

[@squireschown666]

@@startmaking1 i need to find one. Best pencil sharpener ever

[@startmaking1]

@squireschown666 I saw someone else say that on a sales post too. Since pulling the shed down it is packed away somewhere. Wish I knew where. It also cuts surprisingly well. Not going to replace a decent block plane but it is fun

[@eddienew2044]

Very interesting video. I don’t know what the X blocks are for but I think they could be useful holding a dowel or pipe for cutting or drilling.

[@startmaking1]

Hey Eddie. That is exactly what I thought I am always struggling to hold dowels to cut them. Combine the x blocks with a Japanese saw and away you go. Great minds think alike as they say.

[@1pcfred]

@@startmaking1 make a bench hook to cut stuff on. Bench hooks are basic shop jigs. You should have one.

[@deepcarlion]

Mark,try to get hold of a vintage Zyliss Swiss vise, you would find it very useful in your shop. I have one and cannot praise it enough

[@startmaking1]

Hi Andrew. Is that what their tiny one is called or the removable larger one. Either way. I will struggle to remove either of them from the workshop for different reasons.

[@Ed_Robson_1970]

I have one of those wooden planes (coffin plane?) that I picked up at a car boot in Dumfrieshire last year and it has Glasgow makers marks on it, so when I see it I can't help imagining that it was used by a carpenter in the dockyards on the Clyde, and maybe was used to fashion some of those wonderful old ship interiors. Of course it probably wasn't, but for me those 'what if's' are part of the beauty of picking up old tools and bringing them back to life.

[@startmaking1]

I think the coffin ones are a little smaller and coffin shaped. Don't quote me, I'm still learning. I know what you mean about the history. I love it and the fact that this was probably someone's main tool/pride and joy makes me happy.

[@privatechannel8462]

What auction house did you go to. ?

[@startmaking1]

J and S auctions, just outside of Banbury

[@privatechannel8462]

@@startmaking1 cheers

[@robertlunsford1350]

@6:02 those are for drilling/ machining/ holding round stock in a vice. Called v blocks. Very useful. Should have a matching set of clamps. The good ones have steel clamps the cheap Chinese ones have cast clamps that always break and get tossed.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Robert.I found 2 of the horse shoe shaped clamps. I suspect that the whole set up is at the cheaper end, but still an interesting find.

[@AusWorkshop]

You always crack me up.🤣

[@startmaking1]

You are kind. Thank you

[@1pcfred]

I horde tools. I usually pay about $5 for box lots of junk tools. You never know what you're going to find.

[@startmaking1]

Luckily I am controlled by the space I have. Buy an auction lot, pick tools for my needs and then combine what is left with another picked lot and then send back to the auction. Works well for me.

[@1pcfred]

@@startmaking1 when I first moved in I had a lot of space. Not anymore.

[@teacheme]

Welcome to my world. Buy job lots of tools, sort through them then find somewhere to put them in a limited sized workshop. I love the challenge but have to try and control my urges to buy more and more, but, we're all like that, aren't we?

[@startmaking1]

Hi Costa. I am afraid that we are both burdened by the same affliction. Isn't it great haha. I really wish I could keep everything I buy as it is guaranteed to be of interest/use at some stage. I consider myself lucky that there are no second hand and vintage tool shops within an easy drive of me. I would be unstoppable. I have been forced to build another cabinet to store my bits. I feel like my shed will look like your workshop soon enough. And that is not a problem .

[@1pcfred]

I used to be pretty bad but I've been exercising restraint lately. I'm leaving a lot of crap where I found it anymore. But if it is really something special I'll still pick it up. So there is hope.

[@thijspluis9998]

i love to get me one of those saws, ither a bigger or a smaller crosscut saw

[@startmaking1]

Which ones. the tenon ones? Or the longer 2

[@thijspluis9998]

@@startmaking1 no the big log cutting ones. Wont use it often but it looks and feels good. Worked with one few weeks ago and i love it for big logs

[@startmaking1]

Ah yes. Probably best that you dont watch my shinto rasp review video. That saw has a different purpose. though, I didn't permanently ruin it I promise.

[@thijspluis9998]

@@startmaking1 haha too late. That was the first video I saw of you, pund intended. Yes sad that its now a sign but you cleaned it up and it will be preserved without use so its like keeping it in a depot. And nice in the background

[@startmaking1]

YEah, someone pointed out that I could have used magnets on the letters for even more flexibility and less damage. But this way at least it can be used if someone wants to.

[@TheRealMagisD]

@8:45 "I was hoping for something more exciting" as he unrolls a beautiful almost pristine SET of brace bit drill bits, We need a Smack the back of the shiny head emote for chat.

[@startmaking1]

Lol. Brilliant. But what the heck can I do with the brace bits.

[@billffromnh]

You had a lot in those boxes to go through. You found items that you can use & a few you can't. In my book it was a successful search. If you had a place to store them, I might have kept more of the hand tools such as pliers. I never have too many pliers, probably have a plier fetish. I like the big, probably mahogany, spirit level. If it's still accurate, age doesn't matter. I have a two-footer, often wish it was 4 or 6 feet. I use mine for more than woodworking. You got some usable planes & saws. Those "V" blocks would be very handy when working with round stock, such as drilling holes in it. The video was very interesting, sort of like going to a yard sale & wondering what am I going to see next.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Bill. Hope you are well. I think that I agree. It was fun and I did pretty well. The spirit level is in such good condition I do need to check it is accurate. I am keeping all of the grey box of pliers I think and then moving on the rest. I would genuinely keep so much more if I had the space which is a big plan that may be in the offing if I am brave enough. I really need a 6 footer for levelling ground. Would be so useful. Gosh. I didn't think about drilling. I was going to use the blocks for dowel cutting. What a great idea. Thank you for the lovely comment. I tried not to make it boring showing each item one by one. Although I did film everything. Hopefully others will find it entertaining if nothing else.

[@1pcfred]

I have too many pliers. It's a fetish. I haven't picked any up in a while but recently I was looking at some. I'm proud that I left them where I found them. I don't need any more Channellocks.

[@jeremymills5384]

The wooden boxes would be a good restoration project….

[@startmaking1]

Very true, The one with the show shine in it may be past it but the mystery box could be saved. Whatever happens I love it because it is very tactile and someone has taken the time to cut the dovetails. Could never scrap it.

[@the_semi_competent_woodworker]

You might want to think of reshaping the saw handles a little bit. Paul Sellars has a good video on how to do it.

[@startmaking1]

Ooo I saw that video a while back. He makes it look so easy. It would be worth it though as they are lovely saws. Though I think I need to sharpen them first. Which I also need to learn.

[@the_semi_competent_woodworker]

@@startmaking1 the saw handle shaping is really easy. The saw sharpening is fine with any appropriately sized triangular file and a couple of bits of flat board in a vice. It does make a good awful noise though

[@themeat5053]

That number 7 is primo. Those saws will teach you how to sharpen and set the teeth and then you'll be off to the races. Veritas has a nice assortment of replacement irons for affordable prices. I think you did well. Cheers!

[@startmaking1]

Hey. You are right. I was lucky that it was in better nick that the other 2. The iron has no life left really but the one in the 4 1/2 does which is brilliant. Meant to be. I was recommending in another comment to shape the saws handles which would be a lovely project but I definitely need to figure out sharpening the teeth first incase I mess it up. The small one is really nice to use. The larger one will hopefully eventually replace my diy store one. I saw the veritas irons and I am very tempted,. Tried a £5 Axminster store one and the only issue is that they are around 2 mm thicker than the originals which means to test it I need to open out the mouth of the plane as when I draw the frog back the blade then rests on the sole. So I either leave the frog where it is and file the front or move it back and file the back. As I write this I think that in fact I will file the no7 bedrock one that I have as it is already welded and I am less worried about ruining it and I can move the blade from there into the new find. That may one easier. Who knows.

[@themeat5053]

@@startmaking1 The good news is that you will figure it out and make it work. I like your idea of experimenting with the plane that was already broken so that you can see if it will work and be the solution without destroying a good tool. Once you learn to sharpen and set the teeth on those saws, (to paraphrase Rudyard Kipling) you'll be a wood worker, my son. Best of luck.

[@startmaking1]

@@themeat5053 I look forward to the teeth challenge. Though it wont feature in a video for sure. I will leave that sort of thing to the real experts.,

[@adam-qf2vz]

old tools generally have better steel..........some of those tools were for engineers or toolmakers ...im not sure of the blocks names but think they are centre blocks thanks for the video

[@startmaking1]

Hi Adam. Great point. I think you re right. And you are definitely right about the toolmakers and engineers tools. Since editing this video I am discovering that the metal working tools are actually some of the highest value. The Chassis cutters for instance are around £15 each and there are 6. I didnt know that they were just metal hole punches. I think that I need to find a metal worker to strike a deal. The blocks are now staying in my collection to be used as a cool jig to hold dowels for cutting. I know I could just use a bench hook but these look cooler. Thank you for watching

[@1pcfred]

Actually modern steel is better than old steel. As a species we really upped our alloying game in the Space Age. We had to. Although you can certainly still get poor quality steel today.

[@davidrustylouis6818]

@@1pcfred That's true, regarding modern alloys plus the precision of computerized hardening & tempering.

[@christopherharrison6724]

Axe restoration there’s a video there

[@startmaking1]

YEs. Maybe just ensuring that the head doesn't fly off should be my first move. I did see a great video where an axe was turned into a great tool for dimensioning timber from a log to a straight piece. By sharpening one side ands leaving the other flat, kind of like a chisel. Looked a lot of fun.

[@mrmoto7682]

This was fun! Thank you.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Mr Moto. Thank you, It was really fun to film too. And a good haul all told.

[@soledude]

👍👍👍

[@startmaking1]

Thank you for binge watching a few videos Soledude.

[@soledude]

@@startmaking1 Just keep ‘em coming. 👍

[@paulfrost8952]

I was once told I had too many tools. This statement was of course wrong. What I had was a lack of space to store them, a completely different problem! Solution:-🪛🔧🔨⚒️🛠️⛏️🪚🪓⚗️🔬+ 🧰🧰🧰🧰🧰 = 😁

[@startmaking1]

Brilliant comment. And so very true.