The debate rages on. Why are hand planes corrugated. Some say it reduces friction. Some say it does not. Here is what I can dig […]
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Is it a Knowles, a Holly, or ???
This plane was posted by Garey Jones in a tool group on Facebook. My first thought was “That’s a Knowles”. I still think its a […]
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Sargent Hand Planes by the number–with pictures.
I’ve never found a good source for Sargent planes with pictures. Much information can be found at http://www.sargent-planes.com. This should help supplement that and other […]
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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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The #5 1/4 Story.
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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Cut Away Views
Click here to see the Plane parts labeled—-> —- Sargent Type Study —> Stanley Type Study —-> Now for Some Bedrock Typing Bedrock planes here […]
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Sargent Bench Plane Sizes
Here are the Sargent bench plane sizes. Along with the Stanley equivalent sizes. This includes blade width. Also shows size comparisons between models (I’ve posted […]
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Stanley Defiance Line
Stanley Defiance Line See Additional Examples at the bottom of the page Reference: The Stanley […]
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Birdsill Holly Restoration
A complete Birdsill Holly Hand Plane Restoration
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