James Swan 1/8” Vintage Firmer Chisel, USA, Narrow Woodworking Chisel, Original handle Rare
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Up for sale is a vintage James Swan 1/8 inch firmer chisel, made in the USA. This is an old-stock Swan tool with the classic forged steel blade and the original handle still intact. 1920-1948
The cutting edge measures 1/8 inch, making this chisel ideal for fine joinery, cleaning out narrow dados, and precision woodworking work where a modern chisel simply won’t reach. Swan steel is well known for taking a razor-sharp edge and holding it.
Features: • Maker: James Swan Co., Seymour, Connecticut • Width: 1/8 inch • Overall length: 10 1/2" • Original handle with metal ferrule • Blade has normal age patina but no cracks or breaks • Edge will need sharpening, as with any vintage tool • Very rare in this size, especially in usable condition
James Swan tools are highly collectible and known for exceptional quality. This is a great little chisel for either a user or a collector.
Please see all photos for condition. Ships well protected and quickly.
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Selling since November 2024
With over 76 years of life experience and a passion for woodworking, I’ve spent decades collecting, restoring, and working with antique hand tools, mostly hand planes . I'm an Army Vet. (1967-1969) and married with 2 children. I'm also a avid gardener. I have a degree in Forestry from S.I.U. although I only worked in the industry for 6 weeks. I'm retired from the coal mines and also the Post Office. I live in Southern Illinois near Carbondale. I love to hunt and fish. I live on 30 with a 9 acre strip mine lake in front of the house. My work shop includes a Delta Unisaw , a Grizzley 17" band saw and a DeWalt 735 planer. I have many hand planes including a very nice Stanley #2 type 7
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