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Woodworking Forum => Woodworking Forum => Topic started by: jimwrench on July 12, 2014, 01:31:35 PM

Title: Another job for Rivetman
Post by: jimwrench on July 12, 2014, 01:31:35 PM

 Didn't plan on buying this so didn't look it over but as auctioneer was asking for $2 bid I noticed the Stanley aluminum tote so I spent $2. The tote is good ;the knob may be original and the frog looks like a type 2 . The iron is obviously not original but alas some large animal has taken a bite out of the cheek. Planning to part it out but maybe Rivetman can save the day. This thing dates from civil war times.

Title: Re: Another job for Rivetman
Post by: stanley62 on July 12, 2014, 03:12:13 PM

Nice Alum tote.  That is well worth the monster $2 investment...lol

Jim

Title: Re: Another job for Rivetman
Post by: bear_man on July 13, 2014, 02:01:45 AM

Looking closely at the raised boss on which the tote is bolted, might the aluminum tote be a replacement?  And thanks for your post!

Title: Re: Another job for Rivetman
Post by: jimwrench on July 13, 2014, 02:22:56 PM

 Yes the aluminum tote is a replacement since they date from 1930's while the plane with
 the Bailey patents looks like type 2 which gives it a date of 1869-1872.