July 12, 201411 yr  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.ThanksPlaner? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
July 13, 201411 yr 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? John MoodySite Administratorhttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com“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
July 13, 201411 yr Author 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. Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
July 14, 201411 yr 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. Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
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