Stanley level

9/25/04, 12:28 AM #1

Jack Guzman from Maine
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Stanley level

Jack Guzman from Maine

>I just got a real pretty level today. It's brass bound with adjustable vials and has the number 95 on it as well as Stanley New Britain Conn USA and a patent date of 5/8/06.It's 30 inches long and this thing is heavy. Can anyone give me any further information on this? When I searched I found one in an auction that was sold at a high price and the tool was listed as Stanley's top-of-the-line model. I have no intention of selling it,I just want to know more about it.thanks---Jack

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I am a carpenter by trade.Also a handyman/Jack -of-all-trades.I work around my neighborhood mostly helping people keep up their old houses.I have a fairly large woodworking shop in my house where I work with both hand and power tools. At the moment I'm focusing on Windsor chairs building.I will build most anything if needed. I'm always learning,adapting,changing trying to broaden my woodworking skills.I work mostly with hand tools in my shop but will use power if it is a better way to get the desired result. My wife,Donna,and I live in the woods of Maine with our dogs,cats,and birds. We have 5 grown kids and six grandchildren. Woodcentral has been central to my growth as a woodworker. I pass through this place every day.

Re: Stanley level

9/25/04, 11:04 AM #2

Moses Yoder in White Pigeon, MI
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Moses Yoder in White Pigeon, MI

>I'll make one last post and then be off to Manistee for the week, plenty of coho and chinook salmon just waiting for me there. I'll set up a nice camp today and be on the river well before sunset; the magic hour between sunset and dark is the best time on the river.

The #95 level was made from 1897 to 1935, in sizes from 24" to 30". Construction is of laquered mahogany, brass bound, corners, lips top plate, average price $50 to $125. Notes: Extra brass corner tips through 1911.

This is straight from the Walter book of Stanley tools; I used to advise people to go out and buy one, but after seeing that one sell on ebay, I have just decided to start charging people a dollar every time I give them some info from mine.

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9/25/04, 11:32 AM #3

Jack Guzman from Maine
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Jack Guzman from Maine

>Thanks Moses,

I owe you $1.I'll give it to you if and when we meet sometime.Good luck fishing.I know though that fishing is it's own reward. Enjoy---Jack

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I am a carpenter by trade.Also a handyman/Jack -of-all-trades.I work around my neighborhood mostly helping people keep up their old houses.I have a fairly large woodworking shop in my house where I work with both hand and power tools. At the moment I'm focusing on Windsor chairs building.I will build most anything if needed. I'm always learning,adapting,changing trying to broaden my woodworking skills.I work mostly with hand tools in my shop but will use power if it is a better way to get the desired result. My wife,Donna,and I live in the woods of Maine with our dogs,cats,and birds. We have 5 grown kids and six grandchildren. Woodcentral has been central to my growth as a woodworker. I pass through this place every day.

Re: Stanley level

9/25/04, 10:45 PM #4

John Longwitz-Doraville, GA
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recent eBay acquisitions....

John Longwitz-Doraville, GA

>...include several Stanley levels. They abound everywhere in all sorts of condition. Prices are usually reasonable for the standard models so I "bottom feeded" my way into having 5 of them. Not having a construction crew to equip I decided to make a display rack for my planes using the levels laid flat for shelves. Will serve the dual purpose of displaying planes and levels. One I won't use is a 12" model 104 with Stanley Rule and Level markings that is in almost dead-mint condition. How it survived the 80+ years in such condition is beyond me but got it for less that $20 including shipping. Maybe I'll put it at the apex of the display on it's own shelf. In case any preservationists are wondering I won't use any fasteners on the levels to convert them to shelves. Thinking along the lines of making through mortises in uprights to support them. Now if SWMBO will only let me put it in the living room I'll be all set.

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