John Moody Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 I stopped by a Flea Market that is held on Tuesday's here in Florence after dropping my wife off at work. Looked around a few booths and was about to leave when I spotted for a short distance this Spokeshave. Picking it up and looking at the logo on the blade I knew this was an old spoke. This is a Stanley No.60 that has both a straight cutter and and a curved cutter. The real find was when I took a bit of spit, works wonders removing dirt and rust, most mothers use it on kids, and wiped across the blade. The logo that appeared was one of the 1800's. I quickly pulled out my iPhone and went to the bookmarked page and saw that this logo is from 1874-1884. This is the logo on the cutters. The logo on the second blade is a little more worn but for 130 to 140 years old is not too bad. A little harder to read but you can still make it out. Wow I love making finds like. It now has a home and will be displayed. 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
Ron Dudelston Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 Cool tool. I bet that is a pain to sharpen.Ron DudelstonSite AdministratorAbove and Beyond WoodWorks
lew Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 Sweet! But, if you keep this up you're going to have to build a bigger display case!!! Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!
John Moody Posted July 8, 2014 Author Report Posted July 8, 2014 I know Lew. Not sure where I am going to put it. Lewis Kauffman said: Sweet! But, if you keep this up you're going to have to build a bigger display case!!! Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!
Ron Dudelston Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 Lew, John has a bona fide addiction.Ron DudelstonSite AdministratorAbove and Beyond WoodWorks
steven newman Posted July 9, 2014 Report Posted July 9, 2014  I have NO idea where John caught that addiction from......Five handsaw have been rehabbed in the last week, time to get on Feebay.  getting a might TOO crowded...Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
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