RATS Meeting - November 2024
2024-11-07 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116, United States
November 7th @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Richmond Antique Tool Society (RATS) holds six meetings per year. Regular meetings are usually scheduled for a Thursday or Friday evening starting at 5:00 p.m., and include tool sales, a general meeting, a themed presentation, and a small auction.
Typical Meeting Agenda
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Tool Dealer Setup
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Tools Sales and Fellowship
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: General Announcements
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Presentation and Break
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Tool Auction
8:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Tool Sales and Dealer Breakdown
Joining RATS can provide an opportunity to meet and connect with other collectors and enthusiasts who share your passion for antique tools. You can exchange ideas, techniques, and experiences with others who are also interested in antique tools, which can be inspiring and motivating. Members often have access to resources, such as books, magazines, and online forums, that can help you learn more about antique tools and their history.
Many RATS members are also collectors and traders of antique tools. By joining our society, you can gain access to a network of collectors and traders who can help you find, evaluate, and trade antique tools.

RATS Meeting February 2025 RESCHEDULED NEW DATE FEBRUARY 27th
2025-02-27 16:00 - 20:30 | Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116, United States
The Richmond Antique Tool Society (RATS) holds six meetings per year. Regular meetings are usually scheduled for a Thursday or Friday evening starting at 5:00 p.m., and include tool sales, a general meeting, a themed presentation, and a small auction.
Meeting Agenda
Tool Dealer table SETUP: 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Tool Sales: 5 to 6:45 PM
Announcements: 6:45 – 7:00 PM
Presentation: “Stanley SWEETHEART” 7 – 7:30 PM
Tool Auction and Tool Donation Auction: 7:30 PM
Tool Sales until 8:30 pm – end of meeting
Joining RATS can provide an opportunity to meet and connect with other collectors and enthusiasts who share your passion for antique tools. You can exchange ideas, techniques, and experiences with others who are also interested in antique tools, which can be inspiring and motivating. Members often have access to resources, such as books, magazines, and online forums, that can help you learn more about antique tools and their history.
Many RATS members are also collectors and traders of antique tools. By joining our society, you can gain access to a network of collectors and traders who can help you find, evaluate, and trade antique tools.

RATS Meeting - September 2025
2025-09-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116, United States
The Richmond Antique Tool Society (RATS) holds six meetings per year. Regular meetings are usually scheduled for a Thursday or Friday evening starting at 5:00 p.m., and include tool sales, a general meeting, a themed presentation, and a small auction.
Meeting Agenda
Tool Dealer table SETUP: 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Tool Sales: 5 to 6:45 PM
General Meeting: 6:45 – 7:00 PM
Presentation: “Summer Finds” 7 – 8 PM
Tool Auction and Tool Donation Auction: 8:15 PM
Joining RATS can provide an opportunity to meet and connect with other collectors and enthusiasts who share your passion for antique tools. You can exchange ideas, techniques, and experiences with others who are also interested in antique tools, which can be inspiring and motivating. Members often have access to resources, such as books, magazines, and online forums, that can help you learn more about antique tools and their history.
Many RATS members are also collectors and traders of antique tools. By joining our society, you can gain access to a network of collectors and traders who can help you find, evaluate, and trade antique tools.

RATS Meeting - November 2025 "The Feast"
2025-11-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116, United States
The Richmond Antique Tool Society (RATS) holds six meetings per year. Regular meetings are usually scheduled for a Thursday or Friday evening starting at 5:00 p.m., and include tool sales, a general meeting, a themed presentation, and a small auction.
Joining RATS can provide an opportunity to meet and connect with other collectors and enthusiasts who share your passion for antique tools. You can exchange ideas, techniques, and experiences with others who are also interested in antique tools, which can be inspiring and motivating. Members often have access to resources, such as books, magazines, and online forums, that can help you learn more about antique tools and their history.
Many RATS members are also collectors and traders of antique tools. By joining our society, you can gain access to a network of collectors and traders who can help you find, evaluate, and trade antique tools.
“The Feast” meeting will feature lots of great food, side dishes and deserts. We ask members to bring family and/or a new tool buddy to share in the FEAST. It will be a time to sit and chat about tools, friendships and meet new members. It will be the best pot luck dinner!
There will be tool dealers and a NICE tool auction – members can bring a limit of ten GOOD tools – bringing a starting bid of $10.00 each. Sellers get 90%, 10% to the club. In the past, we have sold ivory rulers, very nice planes, and rare levels. We will take cash, Paypal and check, no cards. Also, dues will be collected or pay on line through the website.

RATS Meeting - February 2026
2026-02-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116, United States
The Richmond Antique Tool Society (RATS) holds six meetings per year. Regular meetings are usually scheduled for a Thursday or Friday evening starting at 5:00 p.m., and include tool sales, a general meeting, a themed presentation, and a small auction.
Joining RATS can provide an opportunity to meet and connect with other collectors and enthusiasts who share your passion for antique tools. You can exchange ideas, techniques, and experiences with others who are also interested in antique tools, which can be inspiring and motivating. Members often have access to resources, such as books, magazines, and online forums, that can help you learn more about antique tools and their history.
Many RATS members are also collectors and traders of antique tools. By joining our society, you can gain access to a network of collectors and traders who can help you find, evaluate, and trade antique tools.

RATS Meeting - April 2026
2026-04-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116, United States

RATS Meeting/Tools Sale - June 2026
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Gillman’s Feed and Seed, 12187 Chewning Rd, Glen Allen, VA, 23059, United States
Meeting and Tool Sale
Next Meeting – tool sale – at Gilman’s Feed and Seed
Saturday June 20, 2026
12187 Chewning Rd, Glen Allen, VA, United States, Virginia
Duration: 4 hr
BIG TOOL SALE / Tool swap meet – Rain or Shine!!!!
Agenda: Tool dealer set up starts at 9am. You must supply your own tables, chair, and tents – it could be HOT. Or just an old fashion tailgate!!! Tool sales are outside. There may be some spots in the shade. Plus… see Joel’s inside MUSEUM!!!
Open 10am to 1pm – see the Tool Museum and tool fellowship.
At noon…a quick meeting and then lunch (provided: donations are welcomed!!) – there will be indoor and shaded areas to eat
Invite a friend and family members.
If you are coming PLEASE RSVP to longsbaseball@comcast.net or our FACEBOOK RATS group.
We need to plan on a head count. Thanks and see you Saturday June 20!!!
Rick Long – (804) 920-8150 for more information
DUES: We will be collecting 2026 dues of $20 at the meeting. Cash or check works fine.
New members -$10
COMMUNICATIONS: We have updated our website and are continuing to update our email list. Make sure your friends have this infomration too!
Check us out on Facebook for the latest information. Let’s spread the word that RATS are back in town. Bring a friend and tools to sell or auction.
Side dishes and snacks are always welcomed!
QUESTIONS: Email, text, or call me – longsbaseball@comcast.net
804-920-8150

RATS Meeting - September 2026
2026-09-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116, United States
Summertime Finds
The Richmond Antique Tool Society (RATS) holds six meetings per year. Regular meetings are usually scheduled for a Thursday or Friday evening starting at 5:00 p.m., and include tool sales, a general meeting, a themed presentation, and a small auction.
Joining RATS can provide an opportunity to meet and connect with other collectors and enthusiasts who share your passion for antique tools. You can exchange ideas, techniques, and experiences with others who are also interested in antique tools, which can be inspiring and motivating. Members often have access to resources, such as books, magazines, and online forums, that can help you learn more about antique tools and their history.
Many RATS members are also collectors and traders of antique tools. By joining our society, you can gain access to a network of collectors and traders who can help you find, evaluate, and trade antique tools.

RATS Meeting - November 2026
2026-11-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116, United States
The Feast
The Richmond Antique Tool Society (RATS) holds six meetings per year. Regular meetings are usually scheduled for a Thursday or Friday evening starting at 5:00 p.m., and include tool sales, a general meeting, a themed presentation, and a small auction.
Joining RATS can provide an opportunity to meet and connect with other collectors and enthusiasts who share your passion for antique tools. You can exchange ideas, techniques, and experiences with others who are also interested in antique tools, which can be inspiring and motivating. Members often have access to resources, such as books, magazines, and online forums, that can help you learn more about antique tools and their history.
Many RATS members are also collectors and traders of antique tools. By joining our society, you can gain access to a network of collectors and traders who can help you find, evaluate, and trade antique tools.

RATS Meeting - February 2027
2027-02-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116, United States
Donation Night
The Richmond Antique Tool Society (RATS) holds six meetings per year. Regular meetings are usually scheduled for a Thursday or Friday evening starting at 5:00 p.m., and include tool sales, a general meeting, a themed presentation, and a small auction.
Joining RATS can provide an opportunity to meet and connect with other collectors and enthusiasts who share your passion for antique tools. You can exchange ideas, techniques, and experiences with others who are also interested in antique tools, which can be inspiring and motivating. Members often have access to resources, such as books, magazines, and online forums, that can help you learn more about antique tools and their history.
Many RATS members are also collectors and traders of antique tools. By joining our society, you can gain access to a network of collectors and traders who can help you find, evaluate, and trade antique tools.

RATS Meeting - April 2027
2027-04-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116, United States
No Tooling (April Fools)
The Richmond Antique Tool Society (RATS) holds six meetings per year. Regular meetings are usually scheduled for a Thursday or Friday evening starting at 5:00 p.m., and include tool sales, a general meeting, a themed presentation, and a small auction.
Joining RATS can provide an opportunity to meet and connect with other collectors and enthusiasts who share your passion for antique tools. You can exchange ideas, techniques, and experiences with others who are also interested in antique tools, which can be inspiring and motivating. Members often have access to resources, such as books, magazines, and online forums, that can help you learn more about antique tools and their history.
Many RATS members are also collectors and traders of antique tools. By joining our society, you can gain access to a network of collectors and traders who can help you find, evaluate, and trade antique tools.
