You've probably walked past them a hundred times at estate sales or spotted them gathering dust in your grandparents' ...

Wood planes, such as this vintage Stanley Bedrock model owned by Warren George of Metairie, are one of the most popular categories in tool collecting. THE PIECE: a vintage Stanley Bedrock planer, from ...

Have you ever rummaged through your garage, stumbling upon dusty old tools that seem to have been forgotten for ages? You might be surprised to learn that some of that clutter could actually be worth ...

As we scroll through Instagram, we’re often mesmerized by sleek, shiny kitchen gadgets that promise to revolutionize our ...

We want to hear about what you collect and why. Email Cindy Hval at dchval@juno.com or call Kimberly Lusk at (509) 459-5457. A wooden box in Harold Young’s workshop holds the genesis of his collection ...

Sometimes, the tools tucked away in our homes or garages hold more value than we realize. Over time, certain old household tools have gained attention not just for their function but also for their ...

A first-of-its-kind study at Tel Aviv University asks what drove prehistoric humans to collect and recycle flint tools that had been made, used, and discarded by their predecessors. After examining ...

CASTLE ROCK — Most woodworkers use tools to create their works of art, but for Mel Miller the tools themselves are the main attraction. Miller has been collecting antique tools for nearly 25 years, ...

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 ...

The eel spear the Mi’kmaq used to help supplement their winter diet was one those tools with a story. Generations ago, the ...