I've got a screw clamp always in that position. Just push the tote in and small turn on the handle.

 

I received a pile of rust today. Hoping to turn it into a #55.

 

Don W-
It looks like you might be missing some parts. When you get it figured out let us know. I ran into some #55 parts last weekend.

 

Looks like you have your work cut out for you Don.

48/49 manual can be found here
http://www.tooltrip.com/tooltrip9/stanley/stanmisc/48-49man.pdf

I think B&G is correct on the blade side. I ordered the wide cutters from St. James Bay, but did not measure them. I can tonight if there is interest.

I have a Union 42 and 43 which are the 48/49 equivalents.

 

Looks bad, but we've seen you bring others just as rough back from the grave.

 

Super glue for the broken tote. Best fix .

 

Have the 48 and covet a 49. I just dont see many complete and unbroken ones at affordable prices.

Those are some great ideas on clamping totes, have a fee to repair so those ideas will come in handy.

I don't know what you guys are worried about. Don probably has that 55 looking factory fresh already.

 

Bandit,

You said you glued the eyes back into place. That implies that they were in place initially and then somehow got removed. Did you cut them out? If so, how? And why?

 

Eyes were splitting out at the top, hadn't split all the way off….yet. How they got split??? Who knows, I merely fixed them back into their places. Iron did make some decent shavings, though. Will have to resharpen after that slide through tp the floor. it would find the ONLY non-covered with shavings spot in the Dungeon Shop's floor…..

 

somebody looking for a block. Not mine, just a good deal on a great user,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-OLD-LOW-ANGLE-BLOCK-PLANE-WITH-STANLEY-BLADE-/231290925944?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35da037378

 

^ Ooo, a SW too!

 

Well I'm now a new owner of a Craftsman 3732, which is exactly the same thing as a Stanley No. 65 from my research. Got it for $37 total. A bit more than I wanted, but it looks like it's in great shape and I won't have to do much other than checking for flat and sharpening.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Nice-Craftsman-No-3732-034-knuckle-Cap-034-Adjustable-Block-Plane-Near-Mint-/181471888131?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=IoV%252BhPMUROu0oRmgmfeyf2ChQ%252BU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

Told ya she was rusty there Don..
Let me know if it's not worth what you estimated.

 

somebody looking for a block. Not mine, just a good deal on a great user,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-OLD-LOW-ANGLE-BLOCK-PLANE-WITH-STANLEY-BLADE-/231290925944?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35da037378

- Don W

Thank you Don!

 

Told ya she was rusty there Don..
Let me know if it s not worth what you estimated.

- jordanp

No worries Jordon. I love it. Its missing a few screws, and some parts, but the biggest issue would be taking it apart. It's all apart and in a citric bath. It came apart a lot easier than I anticipated.

 

Mike, Keep an eye out for the UNION 42 and 43 T&G planes. They are the same as the Stanley 48/49.

Nice buy Lori.

Jmartel. I put a hock blade in my Stanley 65. I actually prefer it to my LN 60 1/2. Something you may want to consider if you like the feel of the plane in your hand.

Rust hunting What is it question of the day to test your knowledge. (I know what it is)

It is a sharpening Jig

is it for woodworking? What does it sharpen?

 

Lori-
If that #60 1/2 is now yours it looks like a winner. That is a beautiful blade bed with the maximum area of contact. The blade looks a little short but if it is unusable then you can file or grind the top of the slot out another 1/4 or 1/2 inch and use it while you look for a replacement. Great score.

 

Wayne,

I was planning on picking up at least a spare blade to sharpen at a different angle anyway, so I may just get a hock. Plane should be here next week it looks like.

 

Wayne, Does it sharpen cambered blades/irons?

 

So the lady whom I bought the no 5 with the broken tote from followed up as soon as it was delivered to ask how it arrived. I was honest but not mean, (I did suggest she spring for real bubble wrap), and she comes back with a full refund and lets me keep it! Pretty cool, huh. I left her positive feedback of course.

The japanning on the no 5 is about as close to 100% as ive seen-no chips that i could find yet. The section under the handle seemingly had never seen the light of day and glistened with a mirror finish. No pitting on iron or bed and all the pieces are there. After the tote repair I think i'll have a nice user. I'm pretty stoked considering its now free

I guess that covers the cost of the Evaporust! lol

Thank you Rust Gods!