Recent Posts

Pages: [1] 2 3 ... 10

Classic Power Tools / Re: Craftsman Industrial Planer

« Last post by Model 12 on Today at 01:06:02 AM »

I'll tell ya Lou, I been watching, hoping you'd show another tool like those vintage Porter Cable saws and Belt Sander. I looked online for this Craftsman Planer Base of yours; Model 315.250530. Found this on eBay. I reckon the Motor; Model 315.2505, having its own model number might imply it doesn't necessarily come with the tool. You saying that an alternative to the motor is using another power source? I've seen these vintage tools, like Porter Cable using a drill to power a circular saw.
Also, I'm wondering when this was made. The additional stamped serial number that follows this model number; 5317, makes me think it might be 1953? But then I see side of the nameplate "1934-01-R1".
Sure is a real nice find. Pristine condition.
Hal

What's-It Forum / Re: Box lot auction item #2 & #3

« Last post by wvtools on May 19, 2024, 09:24:53 PM »

It is a corn cutter, a type of field knife.

Wrench Forum / Re: What "M" company made these adjustables?

« Last post by amecks on May 19, 2024, 05:57:45 PM »

Thanks for that confirmation, skip.

Wrench Forum / Re: What "M" company made these adjustables?

« Last post by skipskip on May 19, 2024, 03:06:08 PM »

M with no circle usually means Manzel forging co

Wrench Forum / What "M" company made these adjustables?

« Last post by amecks on May 18, 2024, 08:41:13 PM »

I have this Indian Motorcycle wrench with an M cast mark. Other examples of these Indian wrenches have no marks and have 1 or 2 very minor style differences. But I am focusing on the "M" version. Who is "M"???
I found a posting on Worthpoint that shows a Ford adjustable with a similar mark, claiming to be by Manzel Forging Company, Buffalo, NY. "Briefly Noted"in Alloy Artifacts as a Ford wrench maker.
There are similarites in these two wrench photos - but the smaller Indian wrench has a bit of curve in the handle.
Indian 7" adjustable and Ford (approximately 8 to 9").

Classic Power Tools / Re: Craftsman Industrial Planer

« Last post by lptools on May 15, 2024, 09:42:52 PM »

Hello, Gene. I believe you are correct, I will check tomorrow. I am pretty sure the Craftsman is a much larger/heavier/heftier version than the Stanley.