The book of Christopher Gabriel planemaker and tool seller in London from 1770 until 1809 has fortuitously survived to give those interested in tools and trades a unique insight into a family business in late 18th century London. From this andother sources it has been possible to draw a picture of a small but developing business in an uncommon tradeplanemaker and tool sellerand to trace Gabriels connections with othertoolmakers of the time both in London and elsewhere. Perhaps the most valuabl