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05-MAR-2013

Stanley

I have no idea why I am so fascinated by the stall which sells old tools, maybe because my father worked in Engineering and maintained and mended his own cars and bikes so I've always been used to tools around the place. They have a real beauty of their own, well made for a purpose and lovingly, sometimes elegantly made too. The stall holder is used to me taking photos and today as he had a prospective customer he left me to poke around among the shelves where I found Stanley.

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Stephanie06-Mar-2013 21:43
Beautiful focus of Stanley's details. Love your lighting too! :)
laine06-Mar-2013 21:34
Solid and reliable tools...nice find, ann
J. Scott Coile06-Mar-2013 20:11
Fine old planer.
Sheila06-Mar-2013 13:49
My dad was a carpenter and he always had a few Stanley planes. Shame to think of them unwanted. But how many young men today would know how to use one.
rousselziak06-Mar-2013 08:41
Love it ! -V-
Barry S Moore06-Mar-2013 08:00
Thats my middle name - Great find. I have several "stanley" planes too.
Sheena Woodhead05-Mar-2013 23:42
Love this. I like that 'Stanley' is in sharp focus. Mmmm, I'm sure we've got some old tools around somewhere...
Mairéad05-Mar-2013 21:38
I have a box of old tools like this which belonged to my Dad and grandfather.
Pete Hemington05-Mar-2013 20:32
This is good, my Father was a carpenter and I love these old tools too
Johnny JAG05-Mar-2013 20:08
It's plane to see you love Stanley
dane05-Mar-2013 18:39
I share your affinity for vintage tools. Good shot, Annie. V
Barbara Heide05-Mar-2013 17:46
love it so much Ann! v