Attn: J. Moody:

[steven newman]

 That Stanley level i picked up  needs a bit of TLC.    Not sure IF it was red painted to start with?

Vials need a good cleaning just to see them.   But it is a bit hard to get at them.  

Steel screws, polish them up? 

Should I just strip the body down and add aclear finish.

Level is  a Stanley SW #3  24" long level.

Thanks

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[John Moody]

I use cotton swabs to get to the vials to clean them.

I believe it should have brass screws. I don't think any of the ones I have have steel screws, but I need to look and be sure.

I have not stripped any of the ones I have. I don't believe any of the No.3's painted. They should have been Cherry. What logo is on the brass cover?

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John Moody
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“Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful; but if it is both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.†Shaker Saying

[steven newman]

Clipped corner box with Stanley inside, a Heart with the SW inside  then a Made in  USA    Other side of the top vial say how to adjust, and a "No. 3 "    .

Looked like someone had painted it red.  Still a few areas with red in them. 

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Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...

[John Moody]

Yea I'm pretty sure someone would have painted it Steve. It should be Cherry.

steven newman said:

Clipped corner box with Stanley inside, a Heart with the SW inside  then a Made in  USA    Other side of the top vial say how to adjust, and a "No. 3 "    .

Looked like someone had painted it red.  Still a few areas with red in them. 

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Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...