It followed me home (Part 2)

jb, I always like looking at what you find and most times there are one or two tools that I bought new for work over the years. That is way before I started looking for axes and hatchets at the local swap and flees.

Bob, you always come up with great information and illustrations.

I thank you both

Rick
 
rjdankert said:
You may already know about the scraper - others maybe not. And I can't be certain from the picture if that scraper is a Stanley. FWIW from 1928 catalog page:

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#82 Scraper, 14 1/2"L (12 1/2", 1934 on (12", 1941 on)), 3"W, 1 3/4"lbs 1907-1958.
- The advantage of a scraper of this design is that the blade can be adjustable to different angles, and the workman could bear down on it better than other designs.
- During the early 1930's, the tool was redesigned
- the tool is capable of holding blades of any width, making it useful for scraping into weird locations that aren't accessible by the other scrapers.
- The handle and knob are maple, and on the earliest examples they have a clear finish on them.
- A ferrule is situated at the juncture of the handle
- The cast iron portion of the plane is japanned, while the thumb screws are nickel plated.

Above from: "The Superior Works: Patrick's Blood and Gore Planes #71 - #87"
http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan10.htm

Bob
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It is indeed a Stanley #82. I paid less than that old catalog price lol.
 
cityofthesouth said:
Oh damn that paper label Homestead Connie!
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Oh yeah. I own everything on the table except for that. My buddy gave it to me to sell for him. I figured I'd put it out there to generate some interest. He has an idea what he thinks it's worth. I'm uncertain.
 
300six, its technically a hawk (i think), but its basically an estwing hatchet with a different head pattern and "grip" (i dont know what to call it, its not a wrap on the estwing, not scales either)
 
jblyttle said:
Oh yeah. I own everything on the table except for that. My buddy gave it to me to sell for him. I figured I'd put it out there to generate some interest. He has an idea what he thinks it's worth. I'm uncertain.
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I'd probably put it up for auction instead of buy now, other than that all I know is I like it. :D What's it weigh?
 
well it followed Jblyttle and he sent it to me gratis. Had to fix a crack in it so I thought I post a few photos.

Here it is pre repair and getting prepped for the weld.












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Had to weld in three short sessions as to control the heat I wrapped the blade end in a wet rag and in between the sessions took the bit and held the edge in water. I did not dunk the whole thing in water so not to cause cracking. It held temper just fine. Here are few after photos.










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Yes, well done. I'm happy to see that result when in the past I would have simply scrapped the head. I'm happy to continue this as I find cracked heads.
 
Great repair, I myself am limited to JB Weld! I have have a buddy that is a great welder and I wont pass up the next cracked bit.
 
It really is not that hard to do. It wold be a shame to see such a tool go to waste! If you guys have something that's dear to your heart I would not mind fixing it up as far as welding goes.

Just gave this one another lease on life.

Thank you all for kind words.
 
Picked up these on Sunday. The PLUMB flooring, 1.5 lb PLUMB cross pien, 1lb 13.6oz TT flint edge U.S.A. and 2 Nicholson files and Heller Bros. rasp. The 2 big ones are 5/16 x 16'' monsters.

 
5lb Plumb rafting/miner/construction axe. It has a smooth poll.

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Here it is next to a 4lb for scale.

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They may have come on 28” handles but I kind of think that I would need more around 32” to use it effectively.
 
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Great find!

If you're planning to use it as a sledge than a 28" handle might be best. But if it's going to be a chopper or splitter you'll want the longer handle as you suggest. 32"-34" is nice for chopping. 36" is great for splitting. I think you would be most impressed with its abilities as a splitter.
 
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