Old tools that once lived in basements and barns are now quietly selling for hundreds on eBay, especially when they are rare, well preserved, and tied to respected makers. If you know what to look for ...

A $12 garage sale plane can outperform a $200 tool fresh from the box.

Antique tools are more than just relics of the past — they can also be resold for surprising amounts. While not every screwdriver or hammer will be worth a lot, some of these historical tools were ...

It's hard to not find some level of appeal in vintage tools. Whether you find charm in their classic designs or see the value in chronicling the evolution of mankind's ingenuity, a vintage or antique ...

Today I want to visit with you about a conversation we had with fellow docents. They shared with us that one of their friends visited the museum and was quite disappointed because all it had in it was ...

During the last weekend of August, the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society hosted an Antique Tool Giveaway. The giveaway was successful, with other historical society representatives, local museum ...

Brothers George and Henry Landis collected all sorts of tools that 18th- and 19th-century Pennsylvania German farmers used in the past. Their collection is the foundation of Landis Valley Village & ...

On Sunday, Aug. 1, members of the Early American Industries Association and the Mid-West Tools Collectors Association will host their annual Antique Tool Show and Sale at Garfield Farm Museum in ...

In 2007, Paul Zlotoff bought 180 acres in South Hero with an RV park, a marina, a defunct convenience store and a farmhouse that belonged to a member of the Allen family — yes, those Allens. The site, ...

Experienced woodworkers are increasingly turning to vintage hand tools, citing superior materials, craftsmanship, and performance compared to many modern equivalents. Tools from the mid-20th century, ...