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Directory of American Tool and Machinery Patents
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.
Details...Disstonian Institute
Information for users and collectors of all models of Disston handsaws.
Details...Fine Tool Journal
Magazine for those who collect hand tools, use them, or just study their history.
Details...Mel Miller's Web Site
Collecting old tools since the mid 80s, specializing in Davis Levels and Patented planes.
Details...A Millers Falls Home Page
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.
Details...Old Tool Photos
A site for woodworkers and tool collectors to view photos of antique tools for research and reference.
Details...The Old Tools Company
Offers a variety of antique and used woodworking tools, along with many collectable planes like Norris, Record and Stanley planes.
Details...Papawswrench
Dedicated to antique and vintage hand tools, especially wrenches. Discussion forum for the community of buyers, sellers, and collectors.
Details...Vintage Saws
To provide the highest quality saws of the 19th and 20th Century to the woodworker and collector alike.
Details...Zangobob's Blow Torch Heaven
Focuses on the use, functional operation, repair, troubleshooting and failure mode analysis of gasoline blow torches. Includes articles, FAQs and links.
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