It followed me home (Part 2)

Hickory n steel said:
I think it would be between a Dayton and m
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Dayton or worn Michigan... Or worn connie lol!:D

I forgot this guy...part of the treasure rescue.
I had it hanging with cousins after I snuck him in under the cover of darkness and he blended right in...perfect!

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This plumb is really great! I love the handle, wedge and plumb screw.

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Miller
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Miller '72 said:
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Dayton or worn Michigan... Or worn connie lol!:D

I forgot this guy...part of the treasure rescue.
I had it hanging with cousins after I snuck him in under the cover of darkness and he blended right in...perfect!

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This plumb is really great! I love the handle, wedge and plumb screw.

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Miller
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Those are definitely cool little hatchets, but the notch in the bit / edge does limit their usefulness for standard hatchet duty.
I passed on one once because of this, but wish I hadn't because I know I could've made it into something I could use.
 
Hickory n steel said:
Those are definitely cool little hatchets, but the notch in the bit / edge does limit their usefulness for standard hatchet duty.
I passed on one once because of this, but wish I hadn't because I know I could've made it into something I could use.
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It's got great character and has probably seen a few shingles in its day. I may just use it when it's time to put walls and roof on the treefort.

This saw is very nice!

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Wheeler and Clemson XLCR :cool:

I found XLCR on the blade close to the handle, but it doesnt show in pictures.;)
 
Miller ya actually got a hold of something that's intrigued (and escaped) me for awhile: a genuine Plumb with the original take-up screw wedge. Not only does this ensure the quality of the tool but defines the timeframe of manufacture (22 to 43). There was an unsung population of skilled, proud and experienced tradesmen at work when that tool was made. Wielding (or even admiring) such a thing beats the pants off having to use or rubberneck a 'buck five come alive' third world knock-off.
 
Miller '72 said:
This was a last minutes, made it just under the wire addition that I at first passed on but my friend who saved it with me in mind said "You will want this one, it looks old."
So I said...ok.:cool:

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Great old saw! Don't forget to sterilize it before using it.

Thanks for reminding me that I needed to buy new blades for my 25" Ohlen-Bishop meat saw. Found some on Amazon. Figured I should order while they're still available.
 
300Six said:
Miller ya actually got a hold of something that's intrigued (and escaped) me for awhile: a genuine Plumb with the original take-up screw wedge. Not only does this ensure the quality of the tool but defines the timeframe of manufacture (22 to 43). There was an unsung population of skilled, proud and experienced tradesmen at work when that tool was made. Wielding (or even admiring) such a thing beats the pants off having to use or rubberneck a 'buck five come alive' third world knock-off.
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300 I am most pleased to have saved this Plumb from the crusher and I did not know it was a plumb or that it had the take up screw until I had it in my hands.
As soon as i saw the screw and found the stamp PLUMB...I knew I rescued beautiful and not so common originality. I also immediately thought of you.
I only know, have learned about the take up screw from reading threads and posts where you have discussed it.
Thank you 300.
 
Just enough cleaning to get the couch for the night
..but take a look here!

I have uncovered the same similar type saw but with a twist. My new saw has an unlegible (so far) name stamped above the model 25 #

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Three passes with 220 to expose the engraving.

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Owners name/stamp..?

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Owners name/stamp..?

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Too cool, very exciting, loving the potential of this saw!

1859...ish?
 
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Steve Tall said:
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Both look like the same name:
E. WACHORN


Unrelated 1890 mention of a Wachorn name:
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Thanks Steve, I agree and how about this E. Wachorn stamping his name on both handle and blade...have you seen that before?
Certainly did not want to part with either "accidentally". Makes me wonder was his profession in carpentry/ trades as we know today?

Really cool!
 
Apologies for butting in... but, I saw the Miller 72's screw Plumb and thought it would be appropriate
to ask for some help on mine... I really enjoy this Plumb...and, want it to remain in original
condition , but, would really like to use it. In prepping kindling for the cast iron stove this
Plumb slides right thru the wood with little to no effort. Short of changing out the handle is
there anything that can be done to preserve this tool. I have tightened the screw until it
squeaks, long soak in BLO. Would really love to preserve the history... but, use it. Outside
the box recommendations are o.k. also....;) thanks.
Charles
https://imgur.com/a/pPa7O0W
 
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Make sure the head is seated on the handle, then put in a wooden wedge along the length of the eye, then drill a hole for and re-install the take-up screw. I hope that makes sense. If it doesn't, maybe this will. Whack the bottom of the handle until the head no longer moves down and the "thunk" changes pitch. Remove the screw and put a wooden wedge in the slot. Then drill a hole where the screw was and re-install the screw. Soak liberally in Blo and voila! Good for another 50 years!
 
Drum4fun said:
Apologies for butting in... but, I saw the Miller 72's screw Plumb and thought it would be appropriate
to ask for some help on mine... I really enjoy this Plumb...and, want it to remain in original
condition , but, would really like to use it. In prepping kindling for the cast iron stove this
Plumb slides right thru the wood with little to no effort. Short of changing out the handle is
there anything that can be done to preserve this tool. I have tightened the screw until it
squeaks, long soak in BLO. Would really love to preserve the history... but, use it. Outside
the box recommendations are o.k. also....;) thanks.
Charles
https://imgur.com/a/pPa7O0W
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You gotta take out that screw wedge, install a new wooden wedge, then put that screw wedge back in.
 
I was thinking that but didn't want to say it as that would lose "originality"
credibility. I will see how this modified re-hang with drilling and soak goes.
Thanks.
Charles
 
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