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276050 Bill Webber 2022‑08‑02 Re: WTB Fence rod for Stanley 289
Hey Gents,

Eric knocked out a replacement post for my #289.  He had indicated he 
was on a limited work schedule waiting for an engineering review.  He 
apparently had more time on his hands than we thought.  The rod is 
perfect; fit, finish , and color.  Matches the nearly-new #289 nicely.

Now I know Eric could have simply tossed the rod in an envelope and 
passed it to the USPS guy, but not this time.  He used a small flat rate 
box and lots of excelsior to protect the wooden carrier he made for the 
post.  The carrier is a piece of 2 x 3, bored through the end and the 
post pinned in place lest the pin should escape the carrier: 
http://billwebber.galootcentral.com/2208-005.JPG

A 1 and 1/2 inch hole cross bored into the carrier allows inspection of 
the product before removing it from its secure carrier.  I thought the 
post was not particularly fragile but Eric apparently thought otherwise 
and was intent on its safe arrival: 
http://billwebber.galootcentral.com/2208-006.JPG

Anyway, my #289 is whole again.  This was one of my early purchases.  I 
got it at a York MWTCA auction in '97.  It is a nearly new SW version.  
I remember how warm the tool was from all the galoots handling it! 
http://billwebber.galootcentral.com/2208-009.JPG

Many thanks, Eric.

Bill W.
Charlottesville, VA

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