American Artifacts - 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.
Antique Tools FAQ - FAQ designed to address the most frequently asked questions about antique tools on rec.woodworking.
Billhook Pages - A private collection of early edge tools. Bob Burgess, Heytesbury, England.
A Blast from the Past and More - Vintage tools from Stanley, Witherby, Milers Falls. Chisels, planes, bevels, marking gauges.
Catalogue of American Patented Antique Tools - 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.
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.
Disstonian Institute - Information for users and collectors of all models of Disston handsaws.
Don Bosse's Miller's Patent Page - 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.
Dutch Tools - Site with fine antique woodworking tools.
The Electronic Neanderthal - A repository of information on the use and preservation of old and antique woodworking tools.
Fine Tool Journal - Magazine for those who collect hand tools, use them, or just study their history.
Mel Miller's Web Site - Collecting old tools since the mid 80s, specializing in Davis Levels and Patented planes.
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.
Old Tool Photos - A site for woodworkers and tool collectors to view photos of antique tools for research and reference.
Old Tools - Forum, articles and photo gallery for old tools and some furniture. Forum has discussions about using antique tools and old crafts.
The Old Tools Company - Offers a variety of antique and used woodworking tools, along with many collectable planes like Norris, Record and Stanley planes.
Old Woodworking Machines - Devoted to information on the history, restoration and use of vintage woodworking machinery developed through contributions by many enthusiasts of antique iron.
Papawswrench - Dedicated to antique and vintage hand tools, especially wrenches. Discussion forum for the community of buyers, sellers, and collectors.
Patrick's Blood And Gore - Information about Stanley planes; what they look like, what they do, what common parts are missing, what flaws they suffered during use.
Philip A. Cannon II - Collecting antique tools of any type. Especially interested in US manufactured 19c. measuring devices. Collecting old photographs of tools in use.
Sawdust and Shavings - Features projects, reviews of hand and power tools, woodworking book reviews, rants and a hardwood information chart.
Spiral Screwdriver Patents - A selective database of U.S. patents relating to spiral screwdrivers 1868 to 1931. Compiled by Clifford D. Fales.
ToolRestoration.com - Restoration and preservation of woodworking tools, unique wooden objects, and artisan crafted pieces.
Vintage Saws - To provide the highest quality saws of the 19th and 20th Century to the woodworker and collector alike.
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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