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I have here a vintage (I don't know what year) Stanley Mitre Box complete with the original mitre saw.
I'm wondering if any of you guys have perhaps come across one.
I bought it at a garage sale some 30 years ago and not ever used it although it seems to be in good working order, or will be after giving it some TLC.
I would like, if possible, to obtain some sort of handbook or instruction manual.
It has the original makers plate attached and reads as follows:
Stanley Mitre Box
No. 246 Frame No. 2
Back Saw 26x4 in.
The Stanley Rule & Level Plant
New Britain. Conn. Made in U.S.A.
The first photo shows a tapered hole with the cast in letter F on the face of the casting.
Is there something missing that fits into this tapered hole or is there some other purpose for it.
Your input will be highly appreciated.
VW
 

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Boy does this bring back memories. Dad had one when I was a kid. Neat gizmo for someone like me (mechanical-type) to fiddle with. And before I looked at Viv's photos, I wondered if they would show the two different shaped latch levers on top to hold the saw up. Lo and behold, there are those two familiar shapes, one a round end and the other the 90 degree job. Way back when, I wondered why they were different. Thanks for the trip back to my youth.
 
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mcmlvii said:
Boy does this bring back memories. Dad had one when I was a kid. Neat gizmo for someone like me (mechanical-type) to fiddle with. And before I looked at Viv's photos, I wondered if they would show the two different shaped latch levers on top to hold the saw up. Lo and behold, there are those two familiar shapes, one a round end and the other the 90 degree job. Way back when, I wondered why they were different. Thanks for the trip back to my youth.
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This is your big chance the op wants someone to explain how everything works maybe you might tell him about the two levers...:rocker:
 
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Hi txbruno
Yes I have the 24" x 4" saw.
Still very sharp but a bit of corrosion on the blade.
Will need some steel wool, oil and elbow grease to clean up.
Thanks for all the interest guys.
VW
 
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woody 73 said:
This is your big chance the op wants someone to explain how everything works maybe you might tell him about the two levers...:rocker:
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Wow, it's probably been 50 years since I had my hands on Dad's miter saw. But I'll try to dust off the brain cobwebs. From what I can recall, the saw is slid into the two vertical holders and then the saw and holders are slid up to the locking latches which hold the saw suspended. When the piece of wood is in place on the base, the 'near' lever is unlatched with one hand while the other hand supports the handle end of the saw. The saw's handle end is then slid down while the far latch still supports the far end slider. On further rotation, the saw contacts the far end T-shaped latch, which disengages that slider so the saw can now come down onto the wood. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Until someone posts the real way it's done...
 
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