Good Morning!
As my first post, I wanted to get some advice on this miter box that I just picked up. I was bitten by the old tool bug a couple of months ago and haven't been able to stop finding old tools for next to nothing. This cost me $10 from a local guy who had it handed down to him by his great grandfather.
http://imgur.com/a/VRNqL
It has a broken post that was attempted to be repaired at some point in its life. The welds and the original cast do not line up at all. I have an expert welder who restores old hondas back to factory and is a god when it comes to welding. I am afraid this may even be too far gone to repair in a way that makes this box useable. It is also rusty to the point that the guide will not move. I have a secret that will remove all but the worst rust in minutes and will start soaking the parts as soon as I can.
My question is, do you think it can be repaired to do fine miter work once again, or should I turn it into an ornament and find another box?
Cheers for the help!
-E