Help identifying manufacturer

7/22/05, 2:07 AM #1

Jack Guzman from Maine
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Help identifying manufacturer

Jack Guzman from Maine

>This is a spoke shave I found at a flea market awhile back.It has a chipbreaker/iron combo and a nice adjuster design.I'm trying to find out who made it. There are no words on it anywhere. There is a patent number on the iron(I think that's what it is) and this logo on the cap. Anyone recognize this logo?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.

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7/22/05, 2:43 AM #2

Todd Hughes
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Todd Hughes

>I believe this may be a Selden Bailey's, Bailey Tool co. "Defiance" spoke shave with thier distinctive Battle axe logo. Believe it used a 1870 patent for the clamping mechanism used to hold the blade. Besides spoke shaves they also made planes.They only made tools from about 1875 till 1879 when they sold out to Stanley who continued to sell the defiance line of tools till they ran out. I think the battle axe marked tools date from befor 1879.....This is a VERY good spoke shave. Don't know what it is worth but the "Battle axe" planes go for the big bucks......Todd

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7/22/05, 3:03 AM #3

Jack Guzman from Maine
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thanks

Jack Guzman from Maine

>Nice to know.It is a nice shave.The last owner really cared too.It came sharp,ready to use and oiled.I plan on using it.---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.

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