Category: Hand Plane Info

H.C. Marsh Tool Co.

August 22, 2020August 26, 2020 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.

REFURBISHING AND TUNING HAND PLANES THE “WEBSTER METHOD”

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 Guest Author No comments

The following is an outline (sorry a little cryptic) from a 2-part presentation I made recently on the Facebook page A Plane Life https://www.facebook.com/APlaneLife.us/ The two “informal” sessions are included in the posted videos. They are long, but if you have the patience I cover all of what is in this outline.

Category: Hand Plane Info

H.C. Marsh Tool Co.

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REFURBISHING AND TUNING HAND PLANES THE “WEBSTER METHOD”

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Sargent #415 Restored

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PART 10 Refinish The Knob & Tote

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Part 9 Final Sharpening of the Hand Plane Blade

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Part 8 Cleaning Up The Hand Plane Blade

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Part 7 Here is How I flatten the sole of a Hand Plane

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Part 5 Restore the lever cap.

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Part 6 Working the chip breaker.

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Part 4 how to remove a stubborn chip breaker screw

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