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Stanley 45

Tom MacGregor

>Purchased a box of parts for $20 that turned out to include all of a late Stanley 45 except the knob - including the slitter & cam rest! It looks, however, as if it was stored under a tree stump & will take some work to be a user. Does anyone know how to remove the tote without destroying it? That would make it easier to clean up.

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Jim Reed @Tallahassee

>The tote is held by two pins I think. Guess you could drill them out--never tried it. I would leave it alone and clean around it. Less is more when cleaning these planes. They look better with a natural patina. Good luck with your cleaning.

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