Recent content by patack2

Thank you. I am a novice, but really love woodworking tools.

Thank, you for your help.

Thank you, Dave, for all that great information. Can you explain "threads" for me. Does that have to do with plane handles and knobs rather than spokeshaves? Sorry for the delay. My internet went down. Boy, you never realize how much you use it!!

If you could check, that would be wonderful. My intent is to clean this up and sell it. I am probably most interested in the cap and the cost. Thanks.

Thank you, all, for your help.

Hello, Can anyone tell me how to read the number on this spokeshave? Are there bars on either side of the number which would make this #5? Or? Does anyone know the English manufacturer? I look forward to your thoughts. Many thanks.

This could be a SARGENT No. 70 Box Scraper Plane

Thanks so much for that information. That's an awesome catalog as well.

I do think it's a Stanley, but I don't think the #70 is quite the right fit.

Thank you, I'll check it out.

Just thought of this.... if the initials are for NATIONAL MARINE LAMP FACTORY, then I don't think it can be for opium. I was liking the idea of the opium lamp lol

Here's another https://www.ebay.com/itm/265823043415

CN Spots .... this gets more interesting all the time.... Loved this... "The Chinese like to have these refill cans on their opium tray setups so that if the oil lamp ran out of fuel during a smoking session they didn't have to get up." I tried to take a look inside mine, but the hole is to...

Thanks so much for that information. It confirms what I have. ... or thought it was. However, when I was searching, I didn't find any oil cans, only lanterns. I get a bit further lol