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Branson:
Maybe Wayne will be the most interested.  I found a #3 sized plane at the flea market that had seen so little use that the paper label on the cap is still there.  Virtually no wear on the tote or the knob, paint all intact.

This was the utility brand sold by Hamilton and Baker, as opposed to their top house brand, Stiletto.  I bought it, and a low knob 3-C, probably a Sargent for $30.  Not that I need another plane, or even another #3, but I couldn't resist the Baker, and its friend looked all lonely like.

lzenglish:
Yes Wayne is very interested in anything from Baker and Hamilton, as they are a very big part of our West Coast Tool History,(as you know Branson). I would have to find out who made it for them, if I owned it. I have been looking to buy a B&H catalog for along time now, and will find one sooner or later. If you or any other member ever find one for sale, please let me know.

Nice looking Plane!

Wayne

Branson:

--- Quote from: lzenglish on July 17, 2011, 10:46:16 AM ---Yes Wayne is very interested in anything from Baker and Hamilton, as they are a very big part of our West Coast Tool History,(as you know Branson). I would have to find out who made it for them, if I owned it. I have been looking to buy a B&H catalog for along time now, and will find one sooner or later. If you or any other member ever find one for sale, please let me know.

Nice looking Plane!

Wayne

--- End quote ---

There is an 1893 catalog with the Sacramento Library -- see:
 http://www.sacramentohistory.org/search.php?imageid=1944

Then I found on a blog, from 2008:

"I collect Baker and Hamilton Catalogs. I notice A LOT of People are posting that they have them. But I can’t figure out any way to contact them. I may be reached at Jeepersmedia@aol.com or 860-426-9780 or 860-302-8834 Thanks, Mike"

I checked my favorite book search engine: http://www.dealoz.com/

They found one, but it had already sold.  However, there was a place to leave my email addy to be notified if another ever shows up.  If one shows, I'll post it here immediately.  Or you could check out the dealoz site and sign up, too.  I've had really good luck with dealoz.  They've found the best bargains in books for me.  I bought one book through them for $30 that cost as much as $250 elsewhere, and had an average price of over $100.

A few months ago, I found catalog #101 (1949) .  There were two copies, one at $75, and one at $15...  The cheaper one was delivered to my door by the seller, a local to us, Wayne. 

They're out there.

Branson:
I'd like to find out who made it as well.  I'll check it out against some other #3 planes I have.  It's a relatively heavy casting -- thicker than the 3C I picked it up with.  I suspect that B&H spec'd heavy, as I have a Stiletto low angle block plane that is noticeably heavier than its Stanley counterpart.  If you find anything out, let me know.

lzenglish:
Thanks for the great info. and links Branson. I have spent some time in the Sacramento Room at the County Library, and they had Very little B&H info., but I never made it to the Sac. State Library on the Capital Mall.
Anyway, I have a few feelers out from venders I ment at the Scottish Rite Temple Book Sale last year, so maybe with your new leads, I will find one eventually.

Wayne

PS. A couple of years ago, one of our members from Austraila (as I recall), said his buddy had one for sale for 1,200 bucks! Lol I don't need one that bad!

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