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[formariz 11,987]

Here is something as scarce as hen’s teeth. Literally. Can someone describe its intended use?

 

 

 

Edited July 14, 2023 by formariz

[ri702bill 8,316]

YES!!! That is an adjustable fixture to hold a door for planing along a long edge.... I still have and have used the 2 my Dad made 60 or so years ago....

Do I get a biscuit????

[Ed Kennell 38,134]

Here ya go Bill.      

[formariz 11,987]

Darn , I should have restricted the old woodworkers from it.

[Ed Kennell 38,134]

I searched DUTRO MFG and it popped up.    But I didn't tell till Bill replied.

[formariz 11,987]

Of course this 117 year old door jack is now resigned to only holding big heavy slabs. Not much of a retirement. Like us it seems that the older we get the more we have (or want) to do. I am glad I have the old friend to help me out.

[c-series don 8,688]

@formariz Is that one of the slabs you were looking for a while ago? 

[stevasaurus 22,717]

Cas, you have way too many toys from the past.  It is outstanding that you take the time to share that with us.    Thank you Mate!!

[formariz 11,987]

9 hours ago, c-series don said:

@formariz Is that one of the slabs you were looking for a while ago? 

This one I had for about 18 years along with the rest of the tree. It was a big ash milled into thick slabs for me. It yielded 12 slabs all 2-1/2” x20”x6’+am looking now for a couple of white oak ones. There are a couple of promising  leads. Not easy getting thick wide stuff any more. Unfortunately a big percentage of it is found in residential areas and it get cut down into firewood.