Author: Don

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.

Sharpening and Setting an Early Ohio Tools Hand Plane

September 3, 2020May 23, 2022 Don No comments

If you happen across an early Ohio Tools hand plane, you might want to pick it up. These, like many other vintage hand planes make […]

Upson Nut

August 25, 2020February 20, 2025 Don No comments

Along the Farmington River at 37 Mill Street in Unionville were once the factory of the Upson Nut Company. The company, which produced nuts and […]

H.C. Marsh Tool Co.

August 22, 2020June 4, 2024 Don No comments

H.C. Marsh Tool Co. was formed in 1888 by Horace Clarence Marsh. The manufacturing plant was located at 220 Race power Water Street. This area was in the original Rockford Industrial Center adjacent to the Rock River.
The primary product in the early years was the famous Marsh Picture Frame Mitre Vise. This was patent No. 408,248 granted August 6, 1889. A line of high-quality cast iron mitre boxes was also manufactured by this firm.

Sargent #415 Restored

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Don

This was originally posted on February 1, 2015. The Sargent #415. The Sargent# 415 is like the Stanley #5 1/2 size. Here are the before […]

Sharpening Crosscut Saws (1922)

April 18, 2020April 18, 2020 Don No comments

Setting or sharpening crosscut saws is a job for an expert, but in some isolated regions experienced filers are not available. Saws must, however, be kept in good repair.