Going to a flea market. What should I keep an eye out for?
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I hope this isn’t too late to get an answer for. I am going to a flea market in the morning and I want to keep an eye out for some tools. Specifically:
* Back saw
* Gouge
* Jack plane
* Maybe a block plane
* Chisels
What are the good old brands to keep an eye out for?
Paul’s blog has a lot of good advice on this. At flea markets, take your time to ensure things are complete and undamaged, but don’t be deterred by a little dirt or surface rust. Most sellers won’t be offended if you haggle a bit on the price.
http://paulsellers.com/2012/08/buying-good-tools-cheap-or-cheaper/
http://paulsellers.com/2012/09/buying-good-tools-cheap-introducing-the-hand-saws/
http://paulsellers.com/2012/09/buying-good-tools-cheap-smoothing-planes/
http://paulsellers.com/2011/12/my-essential-tools/
I shop Flea markets in the midwest and south frequently. I have been fortunate to find a lot of stanley planes needing some TLC, quite a few saws in various states ( I like to get these and practice my sharpening techniques with them), and occasionally I will come across a decent mortise gauge, hand drills, and brace and bits. I have yet to come across a decent set of chisels so if you do BUY them. If nothing else they can be used for sharpening practice. Good Luck Shopping.
Jeff