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A gracious neighbor offered some vintage tools that belonged to her father; she put it on the neighborhood blog in our retirement community. A lot of junk ends up on the blog, where people who have downsized need to get rid of more stuff. This email popped up while I was at the keyboard and had an attached phot, which I opened. There were 2 saws protruding from the box on her front porch. She wished someone could use them who knew about good tools like her father....and I sincerely thank her for that. I was at the door in 5 minutes.

There were 2 Disston saws, a 28" backsaw and a Disston rip saw, both razor sharp, with the correspondind saw sets. There was a Goodell Mfg. miter box in pristine condition, missing only 1 part.

Then there were the planes - a Bailey #7, which will compliment my grandfather's #6. Plus a #5 and a Bedrock #606.

There are also 2 saw sets. It is obvious that her father either knew or learned to sharpen saws, as both are razor sharp.

All-in-all, I am most pleased ot receive these and to be able to restore and use some vintage tools.

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Cary, post a pic of the mitre box if you can.
Nice job so far on the back saw.
 

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Great looking restoration.
 

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That saw handle is second to none. Excellent job !!! Mel
 

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Carey, you have a Goodell Mfg All Steel. Probably pre dates 1924. This is an excellent mitre box and will serve you well for years. You might be able get the missing parts from LJ POA. The good news is you have the coping stop which is usually gone. the other side is partially complete, just needs a piece of square stock with a bend of 45 degrees.



Hope this helps, PM me if there are any questions.
 

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