Colonial Homestead is an old tool lover's paradise and something to see, with more tools than you can imagine. It specializes in vintage and antique hand tools for woodworking, blacksmithing, timber framing, and related trades. The selection is very good, ranging from solid, basic tools like hammers and chisels to rare, mint condition items and more unusual specialist pieces. This is not a place for decorative antiques, but for quality tools to actually use. People make pilgrimages from across the country to visit this hand tools shop. The extremely knowledgeable owner provides a good place to do business and is very helpful. Visitors report having good talks about a fair pricing philosophy, feeling confident they are neither underpaid when selling tools nor overcharged when buying. The business also offers a fully equipped makerspace for personal projects, along with services like sharpening and products including Windsor chair kits, timber framed tiny home kits, and workbench kits. For anyone interested in the raw process of woodworking and craftsmanship, no place should be higher on the list to visit.
Many many hand tools. If your looking for a chisel, hand plane, axe, barn drills, or handsaws you may find what you are looking for. A couple of show tools. Bring cash. A good side stop on the way to the Der Dutchman or Mrs Yoder's buffet!
May 2025
Dan Raber is a wealth of knowledge and an asset to the community. Thank you Dan for what you do.
March 2025
Absolutely amazing. Like a time capsule. So many tools with such a rich history.
