Ebay Tools

[Oka]

So, I bid on this lot of items on Ebay, mostly because it had a saw set and the Rabbet plane. The #79 Rabbet plane was in great shape so went for it. I got the lot for 45 bucks. Anyway, I ended up with the following- All are Stanley except the screwdriver:
#18 cabinet miter (always liked this type)
#79 rabbet plane
#42x saw set,
#94 scribe marking gauge
#95-1/2 scribe marking gauge
#220 Brace 10"
2 Stanley Eggbeater drills
Sure-form
Siding Marking Gauge
a Split tip slot screwdriver

The plane is in great shape and glad I finally got this, been looking for one. The Saw-set is in good condition needs a little TLC. The rest are awesome extras, the marking gauges I have already used.
The worst thing about this was how badly all of them smelled like old cigarette smoke. I cleaned them so no issue now.

This is the way of Ebay, occasionally you find something else instead of the original look. I was looking at Chisels and this popped up.

 

[Mike Davis]

I bought my #79 from eBay in England. It was about $45 plus a few bucks shipping. Their mail rates are much lower than ours. I use mine for adjusting sliding dovetails. They sell in the $75 - $90 range here.

That bevel gauge (i have 5 like that) is an easy $30.

Egg beaters are fun to keep set with certain bits like countersink, small drill bit for screws, couple sizes. That way you don't have to change bits, just reach for a different drill. I get these for $10-$15 for time to time. Have a few.

A 42X is usually around $75 but I have seen $90 lately.

You really made out on that one.

 

[Chris C]

Mike is correct... You got a smoking deal on the 42x and the seller threw the rest in for free.

I have a number of saw sets and the 42x is the best hands down. Just make sure the two-stage plunger/anvil is working correctly. When I got mine the plunger was frozen but the anvil worked fine. A little PB Blaster broke it free.

 

[mdbuntyn]

They practically paid you to take those tools

 

[Oka]

This one has a solid plunger, making me believe they used a 42 plunger in this. So, is there a place to get a 2-stage plunger replacement ? or is there a picture or drawing someone has so I can see what it looks like if I have to make one.

I really only need the sawset for the tenon and dovetail saws. So, a little disappointing that I do not have the dual plunger. I could just file the plunger down, but then it really would be for finer tooth saws only..... not a biggie.

Mike is correct... You got a smoking deal on the 42x and the seller threw the rest in for free.

I have a number of saw sets and the 42x is the best hands down. Just make sure the two-stage plunger/anvil is working correctly. When I got mine the plunger was frozen but the anvil worked fine. A little PB Blaster broke it free.

 

[Chris C]

I thought mine was solid... until I unfroze it. Does it say 42x on the underside of the handle?

 

[Oka]

Yes it is a 42 x I have disassembled and cleaned so yeah it is solid and that part looks younger than the rest

 

[Chris C]

I'll try to pull mine apart tomorrow and post pics...

 

[LeftyTom]

Score!

 

[Chris C]

 

[Oka]

Mine is different. Does the pin that is the secondary plunger go all the way through the back and is bored through ? if so can you post a pix of those angles. Also, a brass wire brush will clean that up nicely

 

[Chris C]

Yes... The plunger is hollow. The small spring fits inside and the anvil fits inside the spring. The larger spring fits on the outside of the plunger.

I'll post pics....

 

[Chris C]

 

[Chris C]

Can you post a pic of yours? Just curious.

I'll keep my eyes open for a replacement but I wouldn't hold out a lot of hope.

 

[Richo B]

What a great group of tools.

 

[Oka]

Here you go Here are the pixs

@richo I also got a Stanley tri-square I forgot to show as well

 

[Mike Davis]

Well, I had to take at look at my Stanley saw sets and one of then is an X.
Now I will have to take it apart and clean it so it will work properly.
Thanks Guys, like I needed more work...

 

[Chris C]

That looks like mine.... Correct?

Is it not working in two stages?

 

[Oka]

Maybe I am misunderstanding ...you saying the plunger is supposed to be 1 piece ? I thought it had a mini plunger within the plunger

 

[Chris C]

From Jim Bode:

The 42X is different from all the other 42s. It has a dual plunger. There is a larger, round plunger that activates first and grabs the saw blade. Inside the larger one there is a smaller one that activates next and does the setting. This makes for a more positive set with less effort.

I was told the part that "sets" the teeth was the anvil... That may not be the correct terminology but I stick with it.