DoubleBarP Report post Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) Talk to an old boy on Wednesday who has a few tools and stuff he was wanting to sell (as he put it, while he could still lift the boxes). Tried to get out of him exactly what he had... He suggested I "come look" cause I would not be sorry.. Here is a llist of the books (a little water damage on a few but still readable). 5 racks of tools, Knife, wallet, belt,cig lighter, key rings, buckels kits ... 9 sets of number / letter / image stamps sets...A home brew stitching pony, box with various hardware, snap sets, exacto knives, dobbers, dye, lace and I'm still going through the other box... Ken Griffin's - ScrapBook. C 1952 ( full size patterns of several items including carving) Al / Ann Stoholman -Art of Making Leather cases Vol. 3 Stock# 1941-03 C 1987 Al Stoholman - Art of Making Leather cases Vol. Stock # 1941-01 c 1979 Al Stoholman - Coloring Leather Stock #1942 C 1985 Al Stoholman – How to Color Leather Al Stoholman - How to make holsters Craftool #40 C 1962 Al Stoholman - Craftool Tech Tips C 1969 Designs for leather belts. C1970 Tandy Leather Al Stohoman - Inverted Leather Carving – C 1961 Al Stoholman - Classic Patterns 1950 – 1962 (doodle pages)C1982 Al Stoholman – Belts Galore Craftool # 42 C1962 Al Stoholman – Figure Carving C1965 Al / Ann Stoholman – Art of Embossing Leather Stock #1915C1986 George Hurst - How toCut Leather for fun and Profit Al Stoholman – Leather and Wood C1972 Creative Stamping -Stock #5505 How to lace 15 types – 158 illustrations C1947 Leatherwork Manual - Al Stoholman, A.D. Patten, J.A.WilsonC1969 Al Stoholman – Art of Hand Sewing Leather (has Al Al StoholmanQuarter Horse Stitching Pony Plans) Al Stoholman – Pictorial Carving Finesse – Stock# 1950 C1980 Al Stoholman – Figure Carving Finesse – Stock# 1951 C1982 What should I have pay for such a treasure? Thanks DBP Edited July 28, 2012 by DoubleBarP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glendon Report post Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) You found a good mine. Being a craftsman yourself, you're not going to turn around and sell these of course. None of the books are super rare. The vast majority of them if not all are still printed. So on the high side $5 each would probobly be reasonable. The alphabet sets go insane on ebay. The pic isn't good enough to tell if you have any of the rare ones, so $50 a set. I'm not even going to guess at the hand stamps. Some of the resident vintage tool sellers should be able to give you an idea. Rough guesstimate market value for the lot, $600 to a $1,000 depending on what the stamps are worth. Edited July 28, 2012 by Glendon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) I believe the Ken Griffin Scrap Book has been out of print for some time. My 35 year old copy started falling apart, I found one used in good condition a year or so ago and had to spend $55.00 to get it. If the tools are "pre letter" for identification they are a sharper image when stamped and do cost more when found for sale. Check the values of everything. Offer to sell the items you don't want for him and give him the money. Make the deal work for him too. Remember, it maybe you selling tools one day! Good luck, it looks like a great find. Edited July 28, 2012 by rickybobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpixel8 Report post Posted July 28, 2012 That's really cool. Looks like a lot of old and interesting stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted July 28, 2012 I wish the picture was larger... I am looking for an early Craftool F926 I would just make him a reasonable offer in a range that YOU feel comfortable with. He sounds like he wants to give you a deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleBarP Report post Posted July 28, 2012 He said he wanted them to go to someone who's use em.. I told him I would give them a good home....He told me his price was 300 firm and that he knew I was serious cause of the drive..... .. I am a happy camper and so was he.... Looking at some it stamps up closer today. They dont look like they have ever been struck.. Nothing for sale.. Once I get everthing sorted see what if any dups there may be... I just had to tell someone that would understand.... Thanks for the tip on Griffin, I'v never heard of him... It is in very good condition.... DBP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shtoink Report post Posted July 28, 2012 I found that creating a spreadsheet to catalog all the stamps also helped me keep an eye on duplicates. Since Excel has a column sorting feature, you just pick one up, type the number, repeat until finished, select the column, and tell it to sort. After a certain point, you just can't seem to remember which ones you have and which you still need want to get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted July 28, 2012 He said he wanted them to go to someone who's use em.. Thanks for the tip on Griffin, I'v never heard of him... It is in very good condition.... DBP Ken Griffin wrote a couple other books as well and was also involved in many of the doodle pages. His style is unique and you will recognize it after you get his book and see it someplace else. I like it as it is larger flowers and leaves then most other patterns in print. It is just a very cool look! Good luck with your new toys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleBarP Report post Posted July 28, 2012 [quote name=rickybobby' timestamp='1343493636' was also involved in many of the doodle pages. His style is unique and you will recognize it after you get his book and see it someplace else. I like it as it is larger flowers and leaves then most other patterns in print. It is just a very cool look! Good luck with your new toys! As I was looking thru it this morning while counting craft tools (158 including two harley davidson made in tiwan). I see some that remind me of the "Sheridan" style circles and curves in there.... Rough math - tools at 3.00 each 462.00 in carving tools.. Now to just start useing them.... I like the excell idea. Would make it very organized / sorted... Thanks DBP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shtoink Report post Posted July 28, 2012 158 including two Harley Davidson made in Taiwan Awesome score there... I inherited most of mine and added to them as I can find them for reasonable prices. It seems that everyone is dumping them on eBay with meat-market like results. I like tools, but let's be realistic, I'm still a cheapskate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted July 29, 2012 Good deal. As with any barganing I have doen I give the price that I can afford. It may not be what the seller wants, but it is what I can afford. Sometimes I get it, sometimes I don't. Someties the seller would prefer to see their tools go to a craftsman than going to a reseller, and will take a lower overall amount.Talking with them some, and explaining that you will be using the tools helps alot. I inherited my Mom's tools, and have added to it over the years with several purchases from folks getting out of the hobby, or selling off inherited tools. In each case we both were happy with the price I paid. Once you get it all sorted out post some pictures for us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleBarP Report post Posted July 29, 2012 Good deal. As with any barganing I have doen I give the price that I can afford. It may not be what the seller wants, but it is what I can afford. Sometimes I get it, sometimes I don't. Someties the seller would prefer to see their tools go to a craftsman than going to a reseller, and will take a lower overall amount.Talking with them some, and explaining that you will be using the tools helps alot. I inherited my Mom's tools, and have added to it over the years with several purchases from folks getting out of the hobby, or selling off inherited tools. In each case we both were happy with the price I paid. Once you get it all sorted out post some pictures for us. I too inherited some tools...And with my rescent score I dont think I'll need to pick anything up for quite a while. I was going through the stuff from my mom today sorting ect... Found a book "Ideas for Leather Projects vol 2 #1934 c1975. Has several purses bults, a couple hats and moccinas.. Now I have some ideas for the CCW purse my wife asked about... Have several Tandy kits to do some tinkerng with as well so I'll be busy all winter... DPB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
