- The Electronic Neanderthal - http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~alf/en/en.html
- A repository of information on the use and preservation of old and antique woodworking tools.
- Antique Tools FAQ - http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~alf/en/antique-tool-faq.txt
- FAQ designed to address the most frequently asked questions about antique tools on rec.woodworking.
- Patrick's Blood And Gore - http://www.supertool.com/stanleybg/stan0.htm
- Information about Stanley planes; what they look like, what they do, what common parts are missing, what flaws they suffered during use.
- ToolRestoration.com - http://www.toolrestoration.com
- Restoration and preservation of woodworking tools, unique wooden objects, and artisan crafted pieces.
- Rose Antique Tools - http://www.roseantiquetools.com/
- Historical information about several hand tool makers.
- Disstonian Institute - http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/
- Information for users and collectors of all models of Disston handsaws.
- Saw Sets and Vintage Saw Tool Museum - http://members.tripod.com/~sawtool/linkspage.htm
- Very informative site with photo display and history of saw sets and saw tools.
- Zangobob's Blow Torch Heaven - http://www.blotorches.com/
- Focuses on the use, functional operation, repair, troubleshooting and failure mode analysis of gasoline blow torches. Includes articles, FAQs and links.
- Sawdust and Shavings - http://www.sawdustandshavings.com
- Features projects, reviews of hand and power tools, woodworking book reviews, rants and a hardwood information chart.
- Paul Keener's Keen Kutter Kollection - http://hometown.aol.com/keenktr/myhomepage/collection.html
- Offers a brief description and a photo.
- A Millers Falls Home Page - http://www.oldtoolheaven.com/
- A company history and description of tools manufactured by the Millers Falls Company from the mid-1860's until the closure of its Massachusetts operation in 1982.
- Old Woodworking Machines - http://www.owwm.com
- Devoted to information on the history, restoration and use of vintage woodworking machinery developed through contributions by many enthusiasts of antique iron.
- Old Tools - http://www.oldtools.org/
- Forum, articles and photo gallery for old tools and some furniture. Forum has discussions about using antique tools and old crafts.
- American Artifacts - http://www.americanartifacts.com/smma/index.htm
- Articles on 19th century corn shellers, cow milkers, grain cradles, mower and reaper sharpeners, as well as antique farm tools for sale and U.S. patent searches.
- The Old Tools Company - http://www.oldtools.co.uk
- Offers a variety of antique and used woodworking tools, along with many collectable planes like Norris, Record and Stanley planes.
- Dutch Tools - http://www.dutchtools.net
- Site with fine antique woodworking tools.
- Old Tool Photos - http://www.oldtoolphotos.com
- A site for woodworkers and tool collectors to view photos of antique tools for research and reference.
- A Blast from the Past and More - http://www.ablastfromthepastandmore.com
- Vintage tools from Stanley, Witherby, Milers Falls. Chisels, planes, bevels, marking gauges.
- Catalogue of American Patented Antique Tools - http://www.finetools.com
- A virtual catalogue of American patented tools. Tools are a powerful symbol of creativity, the first expression of human cognition, tools represent mankind's ability to progress, to better ourselves, to make the world a better place.
- Papawswrench - http://www.papawswrench.com
- Dedicated to antique and vintage hand tools, especially wrenches. Discussion forum for the community of buyers, sellers, and collectors.
- Don Bosse's Miller's Patent Page - http://home.att.net/~mwtcabosse/welcome.html
- This site is dedicated to the Miller's Patent Plow Plane, considered to be the most ornate and beautiful hand tool ever made during the Industrial Revolution.
- Spiral Screwdriver Patents - http://www.idcomm.com/personal/cfales/intro.htm
- A selective database of U.S. patents relating to spiral screwdrivers 1868 to 1931. Compiled by Clifford D. Fales.
- Mel Miller's Web Site - http://melmillerantiquetools.com//
- Collecting old tools since the mid 80s, specializing in Davis Levels and Patented planes.
- Billhook Pages - http://www.heytesbury.freeserve.co.uk/
- A private collection of early edge tools. Bob Burgess, Heytesbury, England.
- Philip A. Cannon II - http://home.att.net/~philcannon/
- Collecting antique tools of any type. Especially interested in US manufactured 19c. measuring devices. Collecting old photographs of tools in use.
- The New Boston Tool Room - http://www.newbtr.com
- Ornamental turning lathe and accessories. Kingston, NH.
- Directory of American Tool and Machinery Patents - http://www.datamp.org/
- A clearinghouse for information on antique tool and woodworking machine patents, allowing collectors of these tools to easily find information about the history of tools and trades.
- Richard Burton's Home Page - http://www.voicenet.com/~rburton/
- Vintage tools, both found and collected. Photographs and descriptions.
- Patrick Leach's Stanley B&G - http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~alf/en/new-bg.html
- Gratuitous graphical blandishment by Allan Fisher.
- Vintage Saws - http://www.vintagesaws.com
- To provide the highest quality saws of the 19th and 20th Century to the woodworker and collector alike.
- Hyper Kitten: Old Tools - http://www.hyperkitten.com/tools/
- Interesting and vintage tools.
- Fine Tool Journal - http://www.finetoolj.com/
- Magazine for those who collect hand tools, use them, or just study their history.
- Saw Set Collector's Resource - http://members.acmenet.net/~con12a/
- Mark Conley provides information with pictures, patent numbers and dates as a resource for other collectors.
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