torinwalker
Aluminum
- Joined
- Nov 28, 2010
- Location
- Oakville, Ontario
Picked up a new (to me) milling machine and a few of the accessories that came with include a 10x11x12 t-slotted shaper table (so far, looks like Elliott), and this Brown and Sharpe cast-iron surface plate covered in a thick layer of grease. Table measures 30x20x6, has a 1/2" top surface thickness, webs are 7/16" thick, and so far no maker's mark that I can find. There is a casted impression of "239" over ". 29", and it has brass stamped tags with M-1046 (serial number, likely).
I surmise it is Brown and Sharpe because the web pattern is identical to many other Brown and Sharpe cast-iron surface plates across the Internet.
So, question - Do you think this is a Brown and Sharpe? what is this plate worth? I know that granite is the current choice, but some might appreciate cast iron because of its heritage, or that they might one day scrape it, or use its handles to print a machine, etc., not sure.
Any suggestions?
I surmise it is Brown and Sharpe because the web pattern is identical to many other Brown and Sharpe cast-iron surface plates across the Internet.
So, question - Do you think this is a Brown and Sharpe? what is this plate worth? I know that granite is the current choice, but some might appreciate cast iron because of its heritage, or that they might one day scrape it, or use its handles to print a machine, etc., not sure.
Any suggestions?