Weekend finds at the fleamarket

[Bill Keehn]

So I spent a bit at the flea market. I found some fun toys and all seem in pretty good shape. I'll post pictures later, but here is the list...

1) an early 19th centry Mitre Square (Rosewood & Brass) with a very interesting inlaid brass escutcheon.
Wood is stamped :
W GREAVES & SONS
SHEAF WORKS
SHEFFIELD

2) Stanley Sweetheart No. 12 scraper

3) A circa 1810 moving Fillister plane stamped "T. Tileston, FrontStreet, Boston".

4) A Record #405 Multi-Plane.

[Phillip Pattee]

Sweet, a No. 12 scraper. I would like to see that one before and after you refurbish it.

[Bill Keehn]

It's in very good condition already. 99% of the japaning intact, a little tarnish on the brass knob, and a very light touch of rust on the sole. I don't think it was ever used. The blade needs to be sharpened and has a light layer of rust, but you can clearly see the markings.

[Matt Ranum]

Nice, can't wait to see them.

[Bill Keehn]

Here is that miter square I found. I'm going to use electrolysis to restore the blade.

[Bill Keehn]

Here is the Stanley No. 12 scraper

[Bill Keehn]

This is the Moving Fillister. Blade is stamped W. Butcher.

Notice the boxing in the last picture. My understanding is that T Tileston preferred to use lignum for this.

[Bill Keehn]

This is the Record #405, which is similar to the Stanley #45.

[Bill Keehn]

More pictures of the #405. The manual was missing, so I used my color laser to print a copy I found on the Internet.

[Matt Ranum]

Nice find! All look in very good condition.

[Bill Keehn]

I'll post more pictures when I get them restored.

[Dave Spaeder]

Wow, that's quite a haul! Congratulations on your finds.