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New in the box! Sears Craftsman model C557B (37064) smoothing plane. 1970’s vintage. Probably made by Stanley or Millers Falls. 9.5” long, 2” cutter. Absolutely mint condition. Includes original box which shows wear. Original manual also included. Asking $55. + shipping to the US only...

Thanks, what type of wood is it?

Thanks for all the great info. I'll clean it carefully and post pics when it's done.

I just picked up an antique Stanley spirit level. I'm not able to find a model number on it as I haven't cleaned it up yet. It has the earlier Stanley Rule & Level Co. stamp on a brass plate. I can't read the patent dates because of some oxidation. It appears to be made of rosewood. It's 30"...

Now $95. shipped.

A History of the American Tool and Machine Company - 1864-1931 by Henry F. Arnold. Hardcover, 76pgs. Arnold was superintendent of the Works at Hyde Park (Boston), MA from 1889 to 1930. It is inscribed by Arnold to an employee. There are a number of photos in the book of the various leaders of...

One more from my stash. I'm guessing this is from the 70s. 3" "Racing Wrench". I love that they labeled this Item No. 1999.

Here's a Fairmount made Pierce bicycle wrench I sold recently.

So you're not convinced the extrusion is for the fittings on the bike ? I've owned the wrench in the past, I sold it and the bike, about 10 years ago. I recently bought the bike back from the person I sold it to. The wrench went elsewhere, that's why I'm looking for one. It fits the set binder...

Yes, I'm a member of (too) many bicycle related internet groups :) FWIW, my avatar photo and forum handle are a reference to African-American cyclist Marshall "Major" Taylor, 1899 World Champion. Before that he was an accomplished machinist and worked at the Worcester Cycle Manufacturing Co...

Here's another interesting one. 5 1/2", maker unknown. Stamped American Bicycle Company, Syracuse Factory. ABC was formed in 1899 by Col. Pope by consolidating several smaller companies into a larger one in order to control supply and limit competition. They closed their doors in 1903.

It's 3 3/4" long.

Rollfast Perfect spoke wrench

Sterling No. 1 & 2. I'm curious about the use of the different font for these since the patent dates are the same. Maybe to distinguish the different sizes ?