Antique Stanley Sweetheart No. 95 Mahogany 28\" Brass Bound Level & Plumb USA NR For Sale

Let us revere those who before us cameAnd the worldtheir laborfashioned.We hold their tools in our care,And marvel at their passion.At the many things they left behind,All built with great design,We pass along to those to come,To inspire future minds.Copyright Pete Feehery 2016My hobby is collecting and restoring old antique and vintage tools. In my opinion, the Stanley No 95 & 96 are the most beautiful levels Stanley ever made.
Up for sale is a Stanley No. 95 Sweetheart (1920\'s) 28\" Carpenter\'s Adjustable Level and plumb constructed of Mahogany and full brass binding and full brass end plates. This level was offered in 24\"-30\". The level has been taken down, restored, stained and waxed. The plumb vial is adjustable as it should. The vials are proper and original in new mountings. The brass end plates and cover plates are in good condition and has slight edge damage or other gouges or dimples. I would rate this level as Good+ and the only apologies are some light gouges. The Level vial cover plate has the following inscription:STANLEYSWMADE IN USA
No.95TO ADJUSTREMOVE PLATE
plumb vial cover:STANLEYRULE & LEVEL CO.NEW BRITAIN CONN USAPAT. FEB.23.92 FEB.19.955-8-06The level is 28\" x 1-5/16\" x 3-1/16\" and weighs 3# 5 oz. Carefully packed, it will weigh 4# 15 oz. and will ship USPS Priority mail. We ship within one day of payment.Sorry, no international shipping. Continental United States only.
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Of Note:
The restoration process begins with an assessment as to the degree of restoration required. Almost all levels have been used and have gouges and dings. I dismantle the level and clean out insect nests and check for different types of damage. The lacquer finish is usually dull, opaque or starting to flake. This is carefully removed. The carcass is sanded to remove dents and imperfections. Some hardwood and mahogany levels are stained to period colors with recipes that include earth pigments and asphaltum.
The wood is then treated with a proprietary deep penetrating mixture to nourish followed several days later with a coating of special cabinetmaker\'s wax and buffed to a brilliant hard finish. Rosewood is never stained and has a different type of wax applied. I do not use lacquer on levels. If the vials were removed, they are then reset and the brass trims are reinstalled.
Another polish and tests for accuracy bring the process to the final stage which is grading. I do not use \"mint\" unless the level has never been used and has been in a conditioned time capsule. Otherwise, the effects of atmosphere, moisture, handling and storage introduces oxidation, finish breakdown and surface degradation, known as patina. Once these refinished levels are placed in collections or into service, they will eventually develop their own rich patina without all the battle marks. It is best to wipe any collected tool down after handling, as your skin oils will darken the area where you touch. By wiping with a clean cloth, your oils are diluted and distributed over the tool\'s surface and will aid in developing a rich, smooth patina. I digress.
The rating system is: Good, Good +, Good ++, Excellent. Anything below Good is used for parts.