The Metallic Plan Company, made planes from 1867-1880 in Auburn, New York. According to PTAMPIA Vol 1 or Vol 1 there is not a patent […]
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I've been finding, restoring and collecting hand planes for over 10 years. It started with a few and just grew. I love the history, the research and writing what I find.
Sold Level Prices
I thought I’d try something new. This is Levels sold I have seen on auction sites and other venues. Stratton Brothers 20″ Brass Bound Rosewood […]
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Birmingham Transitional Plane – Oliver R. Hayworth Patent
This is a Transitional Plane made by the Derby Plane company and manufactured under the Birmingham name. It was patented by Oliver R. Hayworth – […]
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The Union 500 series
These planes are manufactured under the US Patent: 746,285 by John W. Carlton – New Britain, CT and George E. Trask – New Britain, CT […]
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Walter Cresson – Philadelphia Sawmaker
After finding this Walter Cresson hand saw in an antique shop in Palmer MA, I went looking for some information on it. For a saw […]
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My First Davis & Cook Level
Davis & Cook Level Restoration. The level is designed to lay on one side, so at the top of the wood is marked “TOP”, so […]
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Can you save that Cutter – Part 2
Its well known I like to save as much of the original plane as I can. If you remember my first part CAN YOU SAVE […]
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Sargent Shaw Patent Planes
More info in my book The Shaw patent was a design put out similar to the Bedrock. It’s got a frog design that allows the […]
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Disston D-24
Here is the full page for the Harvey Peace Vulcan #15—> After looking through my very limited Disston documentation, Disston Institute and Hand Saw Makers […]
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Stanley Type 1 & 2 #13
I’d like to thank an email with further and better information. Note this early and rare plane has it’s sole made from a single piece […]
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