CRAFTS of NJ Tool Auction
April 18, 2026
Oldwick, New Jersey
THIS AUCTION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The April 2026 auction will feature items from the extensive collections of Steve Zluky, Hank Allen, Ken Vliet, John Aniano and others.
2026 online catalog with photos: click here.
2026 printable list of lots with descriptions: click here.
2026 printable list of lots with descriptions: click here.
2026 printable catalog of photos without descriptions: click here.
Primitive Tapered Rasp/Auger
Rosewood Infill Smooth Plane by Spiers Ayr
Wilton Bullet Vise
Large Coffee Grinder by The Chas. Parker Co.
Schedule
Auction starts at 9:30 AM; lots are available for inspection beginning at 7:30 AM. Tool tailgating begins at 6am. Setting up to sell tools at the tailgating is free to members. Non-members can pay $15 to set up and join CRAFTS at the same time.
Auction starts at 9:30 AM; lots are available for inspection beginning at 7:30 AM. Tool tailgating begins at 6am. Setting up to sell tools at the tailgating is free to members. Non-members can pay $15 to set up and join CRAFTS at the same time.
Fine Print
BUYER’S PREMIUM: 13.3% with 3.3% discount for cash or good check. 6.625% sales tax will be collected for all sales without sales tax exemption form on file with CRAFTS of N.J. Bidders not known to the committee must pay by cash, travelers checks, or cashiers check.
Food service will be available.
Accommodations
Check the Courtyard Lebanon, Phone:(908) 236-8500 or Residence Inn Bridgewater Branchburg, Phone:(908) 725-9812
Consignor Form and Information
Each lot must have an estimated value of at least $40. We will NOT accept junk tools! Tools must be usable or antique only. We reserve the right to lot tools together.
Only current members of CRAFTS may consign items for the auction. The Consignor Form is available here (opens a PDF document which you can print; you must contact Cliff Nagle for your new consignor number) or contact Cliff Nagle (908) 328-6268. Consignor Forms must be submitted by January 1st and the tools must be delivered by the club meeting in February.
The commission rate is 20% for lots selling for under $40, 10% for lots from $40 to $499.99, and 5% for lots $500 and
over. We will consider a reserve price for items which the committee deems to have a value of at least $500. A commission will be charged on items that do not reach the reserve.
Do you have a very large number of tools to sell but are not the original collector (who knew what the heck they were)? The auction committee is willing and able to help. Contact Cliff Nagle to arrange a visit so we can assess & pick up the collection -- we will fill out the form and tags for you.
Review the results of our past auctions (back to 2005)