PWRstroke_smoke
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5$ craftsman tool box fits perfect in the back of the truck.
While on my 10k post break, I sent word through Merc how much YOU **** for that find but he geeked up the post and it went right over your heads. 





Vintage Dayton jointed machine lamp model 2v354a FREE!
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That's cool, but what's the Story? Who What When How?
It was in the garbage at a local structural steel shop, our family owns the building so i dig in the garbage and scrap metal bin all the time for treasures LOL.Vintage Dayton jointed machine lamp model 2v354a FREE!
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That's cool, but what's the Story? Who What When How?
Im lucky the mounting bracket was still on it!
Mike,Also picked up at local flea mkt today (12/24/15) a 9 inch long by 2 inch wide with corrugated bottom woodworking plane.
Handle was reglued, kind of crusty and I can't find any pat'd dates or markings so far other than Stanley on Lever Cap.
Here is what it looks like, as found.
Mike
On Christmas vacation, visiting in-laws in Orrstown, PA. My son and I ran my FIL to a doctor's appointment and had time to kill until the female half of the clan gets back from shopping.
Hmmm, what to do...? Oh, look, an old flea market!
Mostly junk, but we found a few tools for $20.
Disston "PHILA" hand saw. Didn't notice until I got it out into the light that the handle is cracked and missing a screw.
Starrett articulating tool stand, non-magnetic mount. Lots of booms.
Proto 8" adjustable wrench
Crescent L-28 slip joint pliers
CeeTee slip joint pliers
Unmarked pliers, very rusty. Say "Drop forged steel" on the hand grips
Auto-Kit wrenches, 3/4" x 7/8" & 5/16" x 7/16"
Two No 7 reamers from the CTD Company
Klein OX3 Phillips screwdriver
James Swan Co No 12 brace bit
Wakefield 1/2" hex socket driver
Bonney D14 7/16" 12-pt socket
Hinsdale H-12-R 1/2" ratchet
Hinsdale HXR5 5" extension
Hinsdale SR16 1/2" socket
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Mike,
Try taking the Stanley top plate of and looking on the blade itself for maker's marks.
Also picked up at local flea mkt today (12/24/15) a 9 inch long by 2 inch wide with corrugated bottom woodworking plane.
Handle was reglued, kind of crusty and I can't find any pat'd dates or markings so far other than Stanley on Lever Cap.
Here is what it looks like, as found.
Mike
To my fellow pickers, garage salers, flea market aficionados, and overall lovers of bargains around the world, may you all have a very merry Christmas! And if you don't believe in that stuff, then have a fantastic Thursday!
[emoji481] Cheers!

Er, yeah, that too!I'm guessing you mean Friday?[emoji38]_hitti
I'm guessing you mean Friday?![]()
Er, yeah, that too!

I think maybe BB tipped one or two before posting that![emoji481]
Mike,
Look over the thickness of the blade - it appears to be thicker than a Stanley. Also, check the shape of the lateral lever. Here's a picture showing the different shapes of the lateral lever for four different manufacturers. This picture was created by the late Walt Quadrato of Brass City records in CT, a well-respected tool dealer.
Looking at your plane and comparing it to those in the picture, it appears that your plane was made by Union Tool Co., and their blades were somewhat thicker than those of Stanley, and are more desirable.
Call me if you have any questions.
Blue Frog:
You are right, as I took some additional pictures and it looks like a Union that somehow picked up a Stanley Lever Cap.
Thanks for info and Merry Christmas to All!!!
Mike,
Look over the thickness of the blade - it appears to be thicker than a Stanley. Also, check the shape of the lateral lever. Here's a picture showing the different shapes of the lateral lever for four different manufacturers. This picture was created by the late Walt Quadrato of Brass City records in CT, a well-respected tool dealer.
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Looking at your plane and comparing it to those in the picture, it appears that your plane was made by Union Tool Co., and their blades were somewhat thicker than those of Stanley, and are more desirable.
Call me if you have any questions.
Blue Frog
I want to start a poll for next years nominations and plan to use the top 5 posters(with exception to Outlaw and me since we already hosted). I'm thinking to start it Sunday night and let it run for 3 days. If anyone has any suggestions or input, please speak now.
Mike,
Try taking the Stanley top plate of and looking on the blade itself for maker's marks.
Mike, More likely is that the blade was replaced and was "aftermarket" from M & H.
BlueBomber and Blue Frog:
Had a little time and so cleaned up the 9" L by 2" W hand plane this afternoon. The plane blade once cleaned, showed a marking for McIntosh & Heather Cleveland.
McIntosh & Heather was hardware store in Cleveland and so it's felt these hand planes were made by other Mfg's for them. No other markings found anywhere else on the plane with exception of the Stanley on lever cap.
So, guess it could be a McIntosh & Heather that just happened to get a replacement Stanley lever cap replacement. On other hand, maybe the McIntosh & Heather blades were also a donor from another hand plane. Haven't yet found another 9" by 2" McIntosh & Heather to compare.
Still a bit of a mystery, I guess.
Mike
Outlawmws:
Guess for now I'll refer to it as the "Frankenstein plane", given the possible replacement parts it has "picked up" over the years!!!
Mike
Nice bandsaw, Squash! Love the lettering on side.
