Thread: Pictures of US wartime Stanley Planes? Plus tool gloat

I'll have to post my pics on what I picked up today, a little Stihl MS180C chainsaw and odds and sods

Other than letting you know that the Diston dovetail saw is no good and you should send it to me for inspection and testing over a suitable time frame of say 20 years I would think you have done rather well.

Of interest Michael, many I am sure would like to know if you have any tools in the chest you did not have before? It might be a chance to round off the great plane blade order buy grabbing three new blades for those planes of yours.

I'm certain that who ever owned it before would be pleased to know his gear is going to someone who will put it to good use.

Originally Posted by johnc

Other than letting you know that the Diston dovetail saw is no good and you should send it to me for inspection and testing over a suitable time frame of say 20 years I would think you have done rather well.

Of interest Michael, many I am sure would like to know if you have any tools in the chest you did not have before? It might be a chance to round off the great plane blade order buy grabbing three new blades for those planes of yours.

I'm certain that who ever owned it before would be pleased to know his gear is going to someone who will put it to good use.

Photos here Pat.
John, unfortunately the Disston needs a lot of work, you wouldn't want it
Now, about your question on tool duplication, I refuse to answer on the grounds it may incriminate me. Actually, not many I had.
The Saw in the middle, an Atkins rip saw is beyond hope I think. The ring spanners are Brittool brand. Never used wooden spokeshaves before, don't know if these are any good. The Stanley #7 is the pick althought the 60 1/2 is in vgc. The little german smoother is also good. The 2 #4 have plastic totes, the 4 1/2 is a good user, but the 2 bigger wood planes are beyond help and will probably become objects d'art. The drills and brace are all good users. Chisels are a mix of Swan, Marples and Mathieson, all good, Sorby is just about worn out. The Record 71 will be a good user.

Here's the mix of other tools. And I have a question about the end of the Disston panel saw. Why does it have the strange shaped end seen in photo 1?

Cheers
Michael

Wooooohaaaaay.. Nothing is as much fun as dragging home a big box of tools.
And what a box, the 7 should be very nice,I have a 3 of the same vintage and find it very good, thick castings, accurate machining good blade.
There looks to be a couple of nice Socket chisels in there (which one is the swan?)
Two beautiful Disstons.. ooooeeeer a very nice haul indeed.


Gloat of the week I reckon

Considering your first comment.. how the hell did you sneak it past swmbo?

Originally Posted by mic-d

Why does it have the strange shaped end seen in photo 1?

AFAIK there are a few theories, a knicker of sorts, a hook to hold your saw cover in place. Depends on who you ask and what kind of day they are having.

I just know them as a way to spot the older saws quickly in a crowd.

You will love the wooden spokeshaves!
low angle blade
low center of gravity
nice to hold
your thumbs just naturally fall in the right place

Try it tomorrow ....... you will smile.

Originally Posted by Slow6

Wooooohaaaaay.. Nothing is as much fun as dragging home a big box of tools.
And what a box, the 7 should be very nice,I have a 3 of the same vintage and find it very good, thick castings, accurate machining good blade.
There looks to be a couple of nice Socket chisels in there (which one is the swan?)
Two beautiful Disstons.. ooooeeeer a very nice haul indeed.


Gloat of the week I reckon

Considering your first comment.. how the hell did you sneak it past swmbo?

Thanks Luban for the feedback. The #7 felt very nice in the hand, one of the reasons I bought the box. I didn't have a #7. The Swan is the one with the dodgy handle next to the Stanley. Second from left is the Mathieson, the other socket chisel is a Marples. The small Disston has a split in the handle near one of the nuts.
I mentioned it was still in the paper this week and she told me I should go and look at it (Nice girl that). Last week I said to her that will be gone already ( and it was cept the fella rang back to say he didnt' want it)

Originally Posted by Slow6

AFAIK there are a few theories, a knicker of sorts, a hook to hold your saw cover in place. Depends on who you ask and what kind of day they are having.

I just know them as a way to spot the older saws quickly in a crowd.

OK, so that means it is an older saw?

Originally Posted by blackhole

You will love the wooden spokeshaves!
low angle blade
low center of gravity
nice to hold
your thumbs just naturally fall in the right place

Try it tomorrow ....... you will smile.

Thanks John, well I better do that...

Cheers
Michael

Originally Posted by mic-d

OK, so that means it is an older saw?

In my experience, yes. I'm sure a saw enthusiast will be by shortly to confirm or deny.

if you go HERE you should be able to age the saws from their medallions.

Its an eclectic tool box, it looks like a box that the owner was adding to until quite recently. The 60 1/2 is quite new with lateral adjustment (if I am seeing it right) Perhaps dad or grandpa started him off with the woodies and he's been adding to it ever since.

Hold on to that swan it will become your favorite chisel

and make swmbo breaky in bed tomorrow morning

omg you're a poof! I'm so jealous!

Well done on the find.

Thanks for that site Luban, the full size saw has an 1888-1896 medallion, the backsaw the 1896-1917 one

Cheers
Michael

Nice pick up mate - v jealous

regards
Anthony

Originally Posted by mic-d

Here's the mix of other tools. And I have a question about the end of the Disston panel saw. Why does it have the strange shaped end seen in photo 1?

Cheers
Michael

Strangled gargling sounds.... ( aside...in hushed tones, it called a "nib" ) and NEVER NEVER ask what it's for........

Regards
Ray

I have either the same backsaw or one very similar, and find it a handy little saw. The other Diston has a lot of life left, but the Aitkins looks fine to me, a resharpen and cleanup would do it wonders. That is a very nice collection of tools, even the Plumb hammer is a good pickup, don't know what you paid for the box, but I suspect you have done rather well.