Roy wrote:
On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:49:31 -0500, wrote:


I went to the auction today and found some older Wrecker stuff
(finally...). If you like old iron, then you can take a look if you
want. I'm not trying to compete with Rob, but I also put up two
unidentified tools! : ) Below is a link to my website:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/

Bill

The Stanley 80 is a cabinet scraper, and can save you a lot of sanding time once
you learn to sharpen it. I have what appears to be the same Craftsman LA block
plane. Cuts good, feels good in the hand, and I like the unusual lateral
adjustment.

I like the way it feels too--just the way it should. I'm pretty sure
there is supposed to be a knob on the adjustment screw which this one is
missing, but this is a non-issue from a usability perspective since it
can be turned easily enough without one. That being said, where might I
locate a replacement knob? I suppose just about any small knurled metal
knob that fit would do. I guess I'll check my local hardware store.

Newbe question: How well does a low-angle block plane serve as a
stand-in for an ordinary block plane? My intuition tells me this
substitution may lead to greater "tear-out". Is this the correct way to
think about it?

Bill


Tune it and give it a good test drive before you decide to sell it.
I kept mine.

If the #5 is a T16 check the underside of the cutter. The originals were
usually stamped with the quarter and year it was made. So if it has 3/39 on it,
the cutter was made Jul-Aug-Sep 1939. Cool, huh?

Please post a better picture of the bucket.

Regards,
Roy