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   OrchidGuy | Aug 28, 2004 10:22pm | #1

   Hi Larry,

    Have you tried some of the dealers listed in the classified section of FWW? Here are the dealers and their websites:

   Bob Kaune - Sells lots of Stanley, extensive collection listed!

   http://www.antique-used-tools.com

   Pete Niederberger - No website!, but does occasionally compiles a list for sale. His phone # is (415) 924 - 8403. His email is: [email protected]

   Pennyfarthington Tools in England - haven't checked out there website.

   http://www.pennyfarthingtools.co.uk

   Hope this helps! I've got a few oldies myself. Good Luck in finding a few gems!

   Those daring young men in their flying machines!

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   RickW | Aug 30, 2004 04:36pm | #2

   I don't know any tool dealers in your neck of the woods, but I have a suggestion. I would recommend that you join the Mid-West tool Collector's Association. They are a great source of information, as well as tools.They hold semi-annual meetings, including one at the end of Sept. in St. Louis. The website is:www.mwtca.org.

   I'm a member of the South-West Tool cCollector's Association, and I've benefitted a lot from being a member.

   Good luck on your hunt for tools!

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   larrmartin | Aug 30, 2004 07:18pm | #3

   Thanks -- I'll check that out.

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   Gretchen | Sep 02, 2004 02:29pm | #6

   I would recommend that you join the Mid-West tool Collector's Association. They are a great source of information

   Glad you put the name to it. A good friend has been or is the president of it and travels to ALL the meetings.  His workshop is gorgeous.Gretchen

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   IainEdwards | Sep 01, 2004 08:20pm | #4

   Larry, there's a guy in Scotland called Andy Stephens runs an old tool business with a really good mail order service. I've used him a a number of times and have always been very pleased, I do know that he sends stuff world wide. So Ok maybe a premium associated with shipping but based upon my experience I'd give it a look.

   all the best Iain

   //www.toolbazaar.co.uk

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   Pondfish | Sep 02, 2004 01:59pm | #5

   Have you considered eBay?  There is a constant supply of old planes, although most are scarfed up by collectors.  It's a shame to see good hand tools go into this black hole, instead of staying in use.  I have managed to buy a few tools, and occasionally the prices are right.  But you have to check every 5 days or so, or you'll miss a good deal.  That is, if the last minute snipes don't out bid you.