Paul in Normal writes -

> Gentle Galoots and Dennis

Hey, wait a minute! I'm as gentle as the next guy!    ;-)

> Now, I am getting a little off kilter  here, where does my 50 1/2 fit in 
> the scheme of things with Stanley.   I bought it with an Atkins 26 
> inch?saw and I just love it to death.   I haven't turned on my chop saw in 
> years. I never knew its vintage,  but it is slick to use.  I don't think 
> it had ever been used as there  is no play in the guides and all parts are 
> present and accounted for.  The saw is probably not original. It appears 
> newer and was extremely  sharp.  When was it made, if anybody happens to 
> know? Thanks, Paul in  the prairie snow bank in Normal

Returning to Walters we find the following on the 50 1/2 -

4 inch capacity, 18" long, less expensive saw guides, no saw, made from 1909 
to 1967. Relevant patents: Traut's 6/19/1877 (adjustable, adapting to back 
or panel saw); Prentice's 6/24/1902 (mechanism & bevel guide); Traut's 
1/12/1904 (saw guide & carrier); Traut's 3/15/1904 (moveable stops).

The #60 was the same item supplied with a saw.

Dennis

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