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Went garage saleing yesterday. One advantage of being self-employed is carving out a couple of hours Friday morning when everyone else is at work. Had a good feeling about one when I noticed there were no clothes racks. I felt even better when I saw there were two old guys sitting outside the garage and everything intended for sale was inside the garage.
Picked up a craftsman rabbet filletster plane #3720. It is basically a Stanley 78. I have since seen conflicting information on whether it was made by Stanley, Sargent or Millers Falls. Doesn't really matter as I intend to us it as a tool with which to make pretty things for display - Not display it as a pretty thing itself.
Amazingly good shape - just enough wear to show that it was used for it's intended purpose, but with care. All japanning intact, with a couple small rust spots on the outer edge. No missing parts. Even has the original box. Paid $15 : )
The attached photo is not of my actual plane, but if I took a picture it would be hard to find any differences. I put it to some wood without even sharpening it and it worked fairly well as is. The blade was worn back a fair bit on the right side which sees just about all the use (since it is a rabbeting plane). Using a Veritas MK II and sandpaper, I ground the bevel back about 90% of the way it needs to go before my arms gave out and I quit for the day. I'll be getting back to work on it soon. I am looking forward to taking the first cut with a freshly honed edge!
I also picked up a few old chisel blades with missing or broken handles for $0.50 each, including a 1/2" paring chisel that will keep me from having to purchase a new one.
I also found a very interesting tool that I want to photograph to see if anyone can guess what it is.
All in all a very satisfying morning!
Picked up a craftsman rabbet filletster plane #3720. It is basically a Stanley 78. I have since seen conflicting information on whether it was made by Stanley, Sargent or Millers Falls. Doesn't really matter as I intend to us it as a tool with which to make pretty things for display - Not display it as a pretty thing itself.
Amazingly good shape - just enough wear to show that it was used for it's intended purpose, but with care. All japanning intact, with a couple small rust spots on the outer edge. No missing parts. Even has the original box. Paid $15 : )
The attached photo is not of my actual plane, but if I took a picture it would be hard to find any differences. I put it to some wood without even sharpening it and it worked fairly well as is. The blade was worn back a fair bit on the right side which sees just about all the use (since it is a rabbeting plane). Using a Veritas MK II and sandpaper, I ground the bevel back about 90% of the way it needs to go before my arms gave out and I quit for the day. I'll be getting back to work on it soon. I am looking forward to taking the first cut with a freshly honed edge!
I also picked up a few old chisel blades with missing or broken handles for $0.50 each, including a 1/2" paring chisel that will keep me from having to purchase a new one.
I also found a very interesting tool that I want to photograph to see if anyone can guess what it is.
All in all a very satisfying morning!
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