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Stanley Plane

Jim

>I recently acquired an old Stanley Baily No. 5 on which the adjustment knob and the handle screws are made of steel rather than brass. I am guessing that the plane was made during WWII when brass was in short supply. Does this sound right? Thanks.

JD

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