Many think the #5 1/4 was a Stanley invention. Stanley was not the first to make a #5 1/4 bench plane. They did change its […]
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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.
Restoration Technique Comparisons
After some discussions on Facebook’s Unplugged Woodworker group on what is the best technique to remove rust from the sides of a rusty old plane, […]
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Hand Plane Restoration by the no soak method.
Every blog on hand plane restoration starts with some kind of soaking. Evapo-rust, citric acid, electrolysis, all meant to eat away the rust. I go into detail on these methods and more on my full Bench Plane Restoration Guide. But I’ve been soaking my planes less and less lately, finding a faster and a much safer approach.
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Craftsman Plane Pamphlet 1951
Craftsman Hand Plane Model Number Comparison
Craftsman Hand Plane Model Number Comparison, for those asking “Who made my Craftsman Plane”? Some Additional Information from Glen on Millers Falls Dating the logo […]
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Stanley Time Line
A History Timeline of Stanley Works and Stanley Rule & Level, gathered from multiple sources, knowledge bases and collector information. I will add information as […]
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1908 Sears Roebuck Catalogue Tools
1908 Sears Roebuck Catalogue Tools including Sargent made Fulton hand Planes. These would be type 2 or 3 Sargent planes. Date Fulton just like you […]
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Simond’s How to File a Hand Saw- Circa 1916
Stanley’s The Joy of Accomplishment
Stanley’s The Joy of Accomplishment
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Winchester Planes
Winchester (founded 1855) started marketing tools about 1919 to fill up post war (WW I – July 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918) production capacity. […]
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