IMG_0961.JPGFrog Attachment44 viewsBaily stlye, not the later Bedrock patent, beginning with type 5 in 1911, that allowed advancing the frog without removing the lever cap.TRexF16
IMG_0964.JPGBerea Rocky River Oil Stone Box223 viewsI think a careful conservator could bring this box back into pretty nice conditionTRexF16
Contents_-_MF_No__13_Breast_Drill.JPG271 viewsVery interesting in that the chuck is for the square tapered auger bit shanks, not rpound twist drills like all my other breast drills are.TRexF16
Finished_2.jpg64 viewsFor some reason the bookmatched knot cracks in the alder panels don't look like they're filled here, but they are - smooth as silk with shellac followed by Waterlox followed by wax.TRexF16Jan 28, 2012
Finished_3.jpg79 viewsEverything all done, finallyTRexF16Jan 28, 2012
IMG_1453_(600x800).jpgComparison Front view93 viewsScratchin' my head. This 5 1/4 (on the left) does not match ANY definable type. Help!TRexF16Feb 06, 2011
IMG_1455_(800x600).jpgcomparison rear view91 viewsPlane came with brown stained hardwood tote and knob secured to the sole with WWII style steel one-piece rods - of course these could be replacements. Frog fits fine but does not seem to be stanley. Has twisted lateral (to form thumb piece) with no markings, not two-piece, and small brass adjuster. TRexF16Feb 06, 2011
IMG_1451_(800x600).jpgBack of Frog seat79 viewsNot tapped for adjustment screw. No patent date cast into sole. No raised ring for knob. Don't know of any type which would have these features.TRexF16Feb 06, 2011
IMG_1450_(800x600).jpgFront view frog seat86 viewsSTANLEY is the only marking cast into the base. Arched rib frog reciever but lacks the little wider part right at the end by the mouth like the Type 13 5 1/4 sitting next to it. Rear of frog receiver shaped like post type 10, but not drilled for adjusting screw like some WW II modelsTRexF16Feb 06, 2011
IMG_1297.JPGBeeswax etc.66 viewsIncluding some Camelia oil, which I have never used yet and am looking forward to trying.TRexF16Jan 09, 2011