Collecting antique tools has become a popular hobby for many people. For some, the interest comes from tools they remember using in younger years, or watching a parent or grandparent use. For others, the intrigue comes from the design and technology of the tools.

Collecting Antique Hand Tools

Antique hand tools are something that every collector wants to see in their collection. Whether you are collecting antiques of all kinds or are specific to antique hand tools, there are many places for you to search for these unique collectors items.

Old Tool Photos

Old Tool Photos mission is to provide a place for woodworkers and tool collectors to view photos of antique tools for research and reference.

A Good Saw

Having collected and used vintage handsaws for many years, people often ask me, "What is a good saw to look for in antique stores and auctions, and how can I tell if it will cut OK?" There are many facets to this question. In this article I hope to answer this question, and give some pointers about how to recondition vintage saws and get them sharp again.

How to Clean a Saw

I'm often asked about the method I use to clean saws that I find. Typically, when you find a saw in an antique store or at an action, it has some rust on the blade, dirty handle and other cosmetic defects.

Tools for Collectors: Art Inside the Toolbox

There are solid tools for banging, cutting and smoothing rough things. Then there are tools for admiring as something more.