tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post3462118797879113981..comments2024-03-28T04:13:09.738-03:00Comments on The Valley Woodworker: The Stanley Mitre Boxes familyValley Woodworkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322487171914484954noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-74050793255475794272022-08-23T15:26:06.761-03:002022-08-23T15:26:06.761-03:00Hello I have a model 60 with csx c2x stamped on it...Hello I have a model 60 with csx c2x stamped on it how can I find out exact year of manufacturing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-1142269988026747562022-03-30T19:41:55.869-03:002022-03-30T19:41:55.869-03:00Hello my name is Ed
In 1980 I bought a cabinet sho...Hello my name is Ed<br />In 1980 I bought a cabinet shop on one wall there was a instruction for assembling and adjusting Stanley Miter boxes nos.244, 246, 346, 358, and 360. On the other side was Don't overlook 16 features when you select a Miter Box.<br /><br />This poster is 17 inches long 7 inches wide on heavy cardboard <br />also has Form No 265<br />Would you know the age of this poster? <br />If this gets to you would you text me your answer 360 580 7823 <br />Thank you EdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-67418865941303415462022-03-26T00:28:43.173-03:002022-03-26T00:28:43.173-03:00Hello, I have a stanley metal mitre box model #116...Hello, I have a stanley metal mitre box model #116. Im looking for a picture of the label that is on the back! Would anyone have a legible picture. Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-66556799131321866412021-11-28T17:19:01.945-04:002021-11-28T17:19:01.945-04:00I have a 2246, complete (I think) except for the l...I have a 2246, complete (I think) except for the length stop - but in the photos I have seen online (including in this blog post), I can't see how it would work, as the entire stop is shown mounted horizontally, below the level of the board being cut. The Stanley assembly instructions show the stop mounted vertically on two rods, one above the other - but I don't see where or how the top rod fastens to the miter box, unless it's with the same clamps that hold the stock guides. Can you clear this up for me? Thanks for a great detailed post with lots of good info.jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15447041491701842555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-56440787336865552502021-08-26T14:47:26.123-03:002021-08-26T14:47:26.123-03:00Thank you for this great history write up! I have ...Thank you for this great history write up! I have a 358 but the plate is not labeled with the SW logo. From what I've read online, the SW logo was used 1920-1935 (article was about handplanes, of course) and you have the 358 date as 1905-1972. I would imagine I have a circa 1936-1972 box, but is there anyway to tell if it's 1905-1919? thanks JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656240816204929843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-49473476488961905472021-08-01T23:20:25.504-03:002021-08-01T23:20:25.504-03:00Just bought a 358! Only missing the trip lever. Th...Just bought a 358! Only missing the trip lever. Thanks for the great info Ezd88https://www.blogger.com/profile/11517622425426298130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-68645521162118988082021-06-17T09:34:48.314-03:002021-06-17T09:34:48.314-03:00Thank you, credit corrected.
Some of the pictures ...Thank you, credit corrected.<br />Some of the pictures I used have been collected a while ago and I have no idea at times where it came from. Lots came from Ebay in the early 2000s. <br />Always glad to give credit where credit is due.<br />I Apologize and thank you again.<br /><br />Bob Valley Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322487171914484954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-7755078359127608192021-06-15T10:44:22.132-03:002021-06-15T10:44:22.132-03:00Sorry, second pic.Sorry, second pic.Smitty_Aviston150https://www.blogger.com/profile/12682478009917498808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-54454753989543500162021-06-15T10:43:41.623-03:002021-06-15T10:43:41.623-03:00I believe the third pic under the Stanley series o...I believe the third pic under the Stanley series of pics is my mitrebox pic, and is not from ebay.<br /><br />https://www.lumberjocks.com/topics/36757<br /><br />Good presentation, good read!<br />Smitty_Aviston150https://www.blogger.com/profile/12682478009917498808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-66301995127911367092021-05-28T19:22:26.189-03:002021-05-28T19:22:26.189-03:00Dave, I still have the clean 2246, you seem like t...Dave, I still have the clean 2246, you seem like the type of person that would appreciate it. How do I get in touch with you? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-44935098359304067282021-05-25T21:06:13.522-03:002021-05-25T21:06:13.522-03:00Thank you so much. I think it is a 60MB and found...Thank you so much. I think it is a 60MB and found the info on your site about it! <br />Take care! Jacobs Family Goes to Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706708424689668099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-13747101328604945412021-05-25T11:13:33.816-03:002021-05-25T11:13:33.816-03:00Hello Jacobs family
You will find a lots of the mi...Hello Jacobs family<br />You will find a lots of the mitre box instructions for various models Stanley and MF on this previous blog I wrote <br /><br />https://thevalleywoodworker.blogspot.com/2016/02/all-about-mitre-box-part-2-saws.html<br /><br />Without knowing which model you have, cannot tell you more. Good news is, as explain in this blog entry, all models from same family share same instruction sheet. Yours should be in there.<br />Good luck with your rehab.<br /><br />BobValley Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322487171914484954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-20701177558047483802021-05-22T13:51:35.247-03:002021-05-22T13:51:35.247-03:00While I have been typing this he use oil and was a...While I have been typing this he use oil and was able to get it to pivot. We would still like to fin a manual if you have suggestion. Next step is he is using white vinegar to clean up rust. Jacobs Family Goes to Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706708424689668099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-53612830798796333462021-05-22T13:35:38.857-03:002021-05-22T13:35:38.857-03:00My husband loves told tools especially that he can...My husband loves told tools especially that he can use. He has Stanley Mitre saw that has been passed around his family. He would like to clean it up. It is made of cast iron and has Stanley on the piece where the saw fits through. Only other writing is <br />Patented 1-12-04 - 8-2-04 and 3-15-04 and 8-27-04. <br />It is quite a bit rusted and he has looked up video about cleaning it. Once he puts the saw in, he can not get it to pivot so we are thinking once he cleans and oils it, it should work. We are looking for a manual online to read up on how it is suppose to work. Do you have any suggestions on pivoting or site that might have a manual. <br />Thanks so much. <br />Marilyn Jacobs<br />Indianapolis, INJacobs Family Goes to Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706708424689668099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-73773884351373618872021-05-16T08:52:53.812-03:002021-05-16T08:52:53.812-03:00I have bought several miter boxes off of Ebay. I ...I have bought several miter boxes off of Ebay. I know shipping is a hassle. I am sure you will easily find a buyer for a clean 2246. I have two 2358s, one almost new with box, both from ebay.<br />If you still have it let me know. Thanks Dave Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10516976277662541646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-25909494245220406802021-05-03T17:30:17.738-03:002021-05-03T17:30:17.738-03:00I am trying to find someone who would appreciate a...I am trying to find someone who would appreciate a Stanley #2246 mitre box and saw. It is almost new condition including the original box. My uncle bought in the late 1970s and it has been sitting since then. What is the best way to sell this saw? I am in the Seattle area.<br /><br />Thanks<br />BruceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-77347699603459961202021-04-25T08:09:50.003-03:002021-04-25T08:09:50.003-03:00Thank you for the detailed break down. Now I know ...Thank you for the detailed break down. Now I know what to look for!Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-1038420518863193862021-04-15T21:43:16.230-03:002021-04-15T21:43:16.230-03:00Oh boy late for answering, sorry. Just happened t...Oh boy late for answering, sorry. Just happened to see it.<br />What you described is simply due to the miter box having been reassembled backwards. The odds of happening from two different sellers? Very high. I see lots of tools of all sort re assembled wrong.<br /><br />Hope you see this <br />BobValley Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322487171914484954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-35692058812461012432020-12-21T07:39:27.877-04:002020-12-21T07:39:27.877-04:00I recently bought at 358 and a 246 from two differ...I recently bought at 358 and a 246 from two different sellers, and I ran into a bit of a mystery. Both saws had the latch release on the back guide arm turned around, pointing toward the body of the miter so that the latch would not release when the saw back tilts against it... turned the wrong direction the operator must manually release it. If it had been on one saw only, I would have thought someone who didn’t know what they were doing just put it on the wrong way by accident. But both saws, again from different sellers, how could that happen? Was there maybe some reason these were put on in reverse? Any thoughts? Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366924267031103396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-49135911736576385082020-12-06T15:22:00.518-04:002020-12-06T15:22:00.518-04:00HI Paco
Are you talking about the clip on the post...HI Paco<br />Are you talking about the clip on the post that is tripped by the little piece attached to the saw? Or vise versa??<br />As for finding parts, good luck :-(<br /><br />Should not be to difficult to cut and shape a new one. I don't have a 358, so cannot be of much help here.<br />Take a look at these videos, it may helps you <br />http://www.walkemooretools.com/stanley-358-mitre-box-restoration/<br />https://adriftwith.me/woodworking/2011/05/14/stanley-358-mitre-box-restoration/<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-FEtdhumuo<br /><br />Cheers<br />Bob<br /><br />Valley Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322487171914484954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-16090337347202854342020-11-13T00:12:49.868-04:002020-11-13T00:12:49.868-04:00Hi Bob, I read with great interest your article on...Hi Bob, I read with great interest your article on the stanley mitre box family. I recently purchased a 358 that is missing the front saw guide catch. I wonder if you may have a picture and dimensions so that I can try to make one myself. Thanks!<br />Paco Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10494217577340381177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-85985045876330362772020-10-06T20:08:17.485-03:002020-10-06T20:08:17.485-03:00Check a previous post of mine about mitre box, you...Check a previous post of mine about mitre box, you will find the parts breakdown sheets for the 2358 and many others. https://thevalleywoodworker.blogspot.com/2016/02/all-about-mitre-box-part-2-saws.html./ The 2358 is the last improved series designed to compete with Millers Falls. It is a good model.<br /><br />BobValley Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322487171914484954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-77542176775460709722020-10-03T02:36:18.605-03:002020-10-03T02:36:18.605-03:00I have have a Stanley mitre box frame stanley #235...I have have a Stanley mitre box frame stanley #2358.<br />looks to be a cast Iron with blue paint.<br />missing saw (surprise)and a couple other pieces.<br />I was hoping you might have a copy of a parts sheet so I know what I am missing as to other parts and well Idea as to restoration (not full on factory fresh).<br />was also looking at what year this treasure is and your opinion of this model.<br />please and thank you<br />tim Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228417430051171672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-77820126217297830812020-05-15T08:37:10.315-03:002020-05-15T08:37:10.315-03:00You are welcome Tim
Any good quality black rust pa...You are welcome Tim<br />Any good quality black rust paint (preferably) would be just fine.<br />I prefer rust paint, as an edge for further protection, but regular paint is fine. A good primer coat (also rust proofing type Rustoleum for example) is also a good idea, and then you can use regular paint. <br /> Many many options to replace a proper Japanning job.<br /><br />Remember to tuned up the saw (correcting drift with a lite filing on the offending set teeth. Enjoy your miter box.<br /><br />BobValley Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322487171914484954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627331616161641107.post-64232640752873927302020-05-11T22:04:48.209-03:002020-05-11T22:04:48.209-03:00Hi Bob,
First time here. Just bought a No. 246 wi...Hi Bob,<br />First time here. Just bought a No. 246 with Disston back saw from the user's son who is an old guy like me. I'm pretty far along with the refurb and doing new board, paint etc. I don't know how to japan something so I'll go with black paint. Thanks for the info above. It's very helpful.<br />Tim in Pittsburg, TXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16556384540586992411noreply@blogger.com