Knowles
Type Infill Jointer Plane
This unusual plane is not marked which
is typical. This form plane is typically referred to as a Knowles types.
Knowles is credited with patenting the first metal bodied planes in the early 1800's.
The idea was slow to catch in the beginning, but it was not long before others were
mimicking the idea. The casting features to hold the wedge in are near identical
to the typical Knowles planes known, but this fellow thought applied handles and
knobs were a better idea than the cast ones on those. The other main difference
I see is the tail on this one that is not always seen. The casting is pretty
nice, and damage free. I think the wedge may be a replacement, but am not
sure. Note the chip in the handle. An interesting and very early metallic
plane.
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CYN-PLNS-KN
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Metallic
Plane Co. Patented Smooth Plane
This plane has one of the most
complicated and confusing blade and frog adjustment set-ups one could imagine.
It is little wonder it did not catch on. It is clearly stamped on the side
Palmer Storkes and Metallic Plane Co. of Auburn NY. This company tried a few
different designs over the years looking for one to make them famous. This idea
drove the potential customers away and straight toward Stanley / Bailey planes I
would think.Overall very nice noting the chipped tote.
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CYN-F-PLN
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Patented
Buckeye # 5 Jack Plane (D E #5)
This plane is a pretty hard to
find patented plane. The cutter is marked with the distributers name Norvell
/ Shapleigh, and their logo. The bed is marked D E 5 for Diamond Edge which
was also one of the logos they used. The bed is also marked with the patent
dates identifying this as a Buckeye that was first patented right after the turn
of the century. Roger Smith mentions in his book that these were originally
made by an outfit in Ohio that made vices. Near the end they also carried
the DE designation, and that the 14" #5 size was only made for Shapleigh.
It is in overall nice condition. Interesting.
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CYN-DE5-PLN
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Brass
Dental Plane
I have seen this mini brass plane offered for sale
a few times over the years, both at auction and on eBay. I can not seem to
find any published info on it, and I do not think it is in Roger Smiths books.
It is thought that they were made for the dental profession for sizing or trimming
of molds. It is an interesting and nicely made little block plane with ruler
increments in 32nds of an inch cast or scribed into the different sides. The
cutter is unmarked, and there is no other ID to be found. Different, and Unusual.
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CYN-PLNS-1
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Walkers Patent Plow Plane
Blades / Cutters
These look to be professionally done, and you can see on some of them that they
were cut from Starrett tool steel. I have never seen them offered
before and I can just imagine what they would cost to have made if you could
find the patterns.
CYN-WP-2
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Hall Shoot Board Plane
This
is an interesting shoot board plane that a Mr. Hall designed and manufactured in
Nashua NH. The board is a recreation of the original with some creative license.
Part of the casting for the rail on the plane has chipped away, but it still functions
properly and slides along. There is also some pretty heavy pitting on
the sole, and the cutters are being held with pretty new looking bolts.
CYN-PLNS-1
Good+.....$150.00
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