04-09-2017, 05:34 PM
In my more than 12 years of looking for tools, this one ranks at the top - a Stanley #7 with all the characteristics of a Type 16.
The grind on the blade appears to be original. I took the frog out, carefully, to brush out the dust, then wiped it down with lightweight oil to highlight the japanning, which is as close to 100% as I've ever seen. Only a few small scuff marks on the knob and tot mar this tool - it's that good.
Offering here on Woodnet for $160.00 shipped.
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![[Image: DSCN3893.jpg]](http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/lilrichard2/DSCN3893.jpg)
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![[Image: DSCN3897.jpg]](http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/lilrichard2/DSCN3897.jpg)
r2
The grind on the blade appears to be original. I took the frog out, carefully, to brush out the dust, then wiped it down with lightweight oil to highlight the japanning, which is as close to 100% as I've ever seen. Only a few small scuff marks on the knob and tot mar this tool - it's that good.
Offering here on Woodnet for $160.00 shipped.
![[Image: DSCN3892.jpg]](http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/lilrichard2/DSCN3892.jpg)
![[Image: DSCN3893.jpg]](http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/lilrichard2/DSCN3893.jpg)
![[Image: DSCN3894.jpg]](http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/lilrichard2/DSCN3894.jpg)
![[Image: DSCN3895.jpg]](http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/lilrichard2/DSCN3895.jpg)
![[Image: DSCN3896.jpg]](http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/lilrichard2/DSCN3896.jpg)
![[Image: DSCN3897.jpg]](http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv152/lilrichard2/DSCN3897.jpg)
r2