Antique Woodworking Tools Research Article

We’re seeking a writer or historian to produce a 4-page, well-researched print article for the Fine Tool Journal — a respected publication for collectors and users of historical woodworking hand tools.

The article should explore antique tool evolution, U.S.-based hand tool patents, or historical hand tool use in the 18th–early 20th century.
Example topics include:
The evolution of the Stanley No. 45 combination plane
Key U.S. tool patents and their impact on woodworking
How 19th-century craftsmen used specialty gauges, rules, or molding planes

Requirements:
~1200–1600 words (approx. 4 print pages)
Include at least 3–5 copyright-free or public domain images

Photos you took, tools from your own collection, or sourced from Wikimedia Commons, Archive.org, etc.

Citations or references where appropriate (can be informal)
Clear, engaging style for collectors and tool enthusiasts

Ideal Candidate:
Background in antique tools, woodworking, or U.S. industrial history
Experience writing for print or niche audiences
Familiarity with tools like planes, saws, gauges, or measuring tools

Deliverables:
1 publishable draft, editable in Word
High Resolution Image files + captions/credits

Light editing may follow before print layout

Budget: $100–150 USD, depending on depth, writing quality, and image sourcing.

This could turn into ongoing work — we’re always looking for solid contributors.

Please include:
Short description of your background
Writing samples or links to published work (bonus if tool-related)
Your preferred topic or area of interest