pendragon1998
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Sorry, I mis-typed the model number in the title - it's H270-A, not H220-A (oops)
Well, I've never gotten to post a 'score' here, but my mom and stepdad came out to help us get ready for our son and they dropped a cherry in my lap. My stepdad got the circular saw you see below, plus the two wrenches for about $15 at Goodwill and gifted it to me!
The made-in-USA, model H270-A Stanley saw dates, I believe, from the early 1960s, possibly a bit earlier, but I can't find the manufacturing dates for the exact model number online. I've seen some H271 saws that are reportedly from the mid-1960s. The older patent of the two listed is from the late 1950s. The body is solid aluminum, except for the trigger. It runs smoothly, just needs a blade and probably a cord (the insulation is nicked). Matter of fact, I think it's been handled pretty gently over the years, as the original paper sticker is still attached to the guard. I'd love to know anything y'all could tell me about it!
Rubber banded to the saw were two wrenches for attaching blades. I don't think the plain stamped steel one is original to the saw, but I could be wrong. The other one MUCH COOLER - it's a Wakefield double-ended hex drive socket driver that came with two 12-point sockets (1/2" and 11/16"). It has ball detents on each end. Alloy Artifacts says Wakefield Wrench Company operated in Worcester, Mass, starting in the 1890s, but they don't have any info on a hex driver like the one I have. It was probably being used for blade changes on the saw, but it is a LOT older than the saw, unless I miss my guess. I'd LOVE to know more about the socket driver and the Wakefield company. I hope someone here knows more about it.
Well, I've never gotten to post a 'score' here, but my mom and stepdad came out to help us get ready for our son and they dropped a cherry in my lap. My stepdad got the circular saw you see below, plus the two wrenches for about $15 at Goodwill and gifted it to me!
The made-in-USA, model H270-A Stanley saw dates, I believe, from the early 1960s, possibly a bit earlier, but I can't find the manufacturing dates for the exact model number online. I've seen some H271 saws that are reportedly from the mid-1960s. The older patent of the two listed is from the late 1950s. The body is solid aluminum, except for the trigger. It runs smoothly, just needs a blade and probably a cord (the insulation is nicked). Matter of fact, I think it's been handled pretty gently over the years, as the original paper sticker is still attached to the guard. I'd love to know anything y'all could tell me about it!
Rubber banded to the saw were two wrenches for attaching blades. I don't think the plain stamped steel one is original to the saw, but I could be wrong. The other one MUCH COOLER - it's a Wakefield double-ended hex drive socket driver that came with two 12-point sockets (1/2" and 11/16"). It has ball detents on each end. Alloy Artifacts says Wakefield Wrench Company operated in Worcester, Mass, starting in the 1890s, but they don't have any info on a hex driver like the one I have. It was probably being used for blade changes on the saw, but it is a LOT older than the saw, unless I miss my guess. I'd LOVE to know more about the socket driver and the Wakefield company. I hope someone here knows more about it.
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