Ludwig's Antiques

Gray Simon

2024-01

Wow. Great selection of tools and very kind owner. Considering the prices for vintage woodworking tools (hand planes in particular) have skyrocketed in the last few years I feel the prices were very reasonable. I picked up a near mint no. 7 Stanley which are hard to come by and a couple of Stanley jack planes that were missing parts and needing some clean up. I’m not a collector but I like to restore them and use them if they’re salvageable.Gone are the days of easily finding super cheap Stanley’s, but if you want to support a local business with a rich history, if you want a fair price, and if you want to talk to an experienced craftsman, you’ll love this place.

Noam Berg

2020-05

If you're looking for old woodworking tools, Ludwig's is paradise in earth. The selection is amazing. Old busted planes for parts, good users, saws of all sorts, and a selection of rare and collectible tools under glass. The owner is very knowledgeable, and the prices are fair. Set yourself a spending limit before you step inside, it's real easy to go overboard.

Nick Valenza

2020-05

Kinda shy owner, but he loves talking about tools, and he has a wealth of knowledge. Seems like he may share the knowledge with you if you show a passion. He gave me a good deal on a Stanley number 7 awhile ago. There is a ridiculous amount of all types of hand planes, hand planes parts, spoke shaves and woodworking tools in general. He has near finished hand planes (may just need to be re-flattened with sandpaper) with very sharp blade, and then there are hand planes that need work, and handplane parts. There are SOOOOO many woodworking tools!

Omar Abbas

2020-05

Not a fan of tools but they had some cool pieces, the owner however yelled at my friend and his son and we all left with the son in tears. He also changed the prices as he learned what we liked which isn’t cool.

Sarah Goldhammer

2017-05

The owner is very knowledgeable about the wide range of tools he has for sale. I went in looking for a compass, a bevel gauge and a 6" combination ruler and found all three! Recommended to any woodworker.

Jennie Oakley

2013-05

They have some absolutely lovely pieces here! The only problem is.... they know it. Also, buyer beware... many things have been repaired or refinished yet the prices do not reflect it.... just down the street... a few stores away, is my FAVORITE place to shop!!Again... they honestly have some wonderful pieces here.. just be prepared to pay a lot and do your research!

Grace G

2024-03

Amazing rare one of a kind pieces.

Jeff Schwarz

2018-05

Great place. Owner is very knowledgeable about all kinds of tools from the past. This place has great picks for guys. No fluff here.

Abe B

2017-05

Very confused by these reviews. They must not be from the area or friends of the owner, because this place is notorious to all residents around here. Comically overpriced, rude owner.

Chris Jaeger

2021-05

Dan is the only guy I would trust when it comes to his knowledge and eye for what we both love!

Vincent Sergiacomi

2022-05

Good selection, reasonably priced. Cash only, so keep that in mind if you drop in.

Dee Nutz

2020-05

Rude owner, my son asked about some of the pens and the owner yelled at us to get out of his store. Very mean.

Prince

2023-08

Excellent assortment, fair prices...

brooks A

2022-05

Incredibly rude and unprofessional. Bizarre behavior from owner. And so overpriced.

Conal Wright

2018-05

If you are looking looking for vintage tools this is the place to go!

John Burkitt

2019-05

Best place for old tools and antiques.

Dr. Renee Norris-Jones

2021-05

Awesome