Thanks to efwoodworks for posting this on the forum. I recently acquired a Stanley block plane with a cam-lock cap. I noticed the casting stamp […]
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Stanley Type 1 #120
This Stanley Type 1 #120 as shown on The Vintage Tool Shoppe site or their web site is an interesting story. Thanks Eric for an […]
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The Simple Block Plane
The Simple Block Plane. First Published in “The Tool Shed” for CraftsNJ.org Imagine it’s the late 1800’s. You’re a woodworker by trade, and you walk […]
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Ohio Tools Block Planes
Here is my modest collection to date of Ohio Tools Block Planes. I think it covers a wide spectrum of what you’ll find for […]
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My Stanley 120 restore
Another block plane I think the adjuster is cool on. I believe this is a Type 2. A Type 1 has a 5-point star cap […]
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Restoration of a Sargent 5206
I picked up this Sargent 5206 block plane at an Antiques center this past week end. I thought it was pretty cool and the price […]
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Made in Germany #2200 Block Plane
A little research lead me to Tillmanns & Maier in Velbert/Rhineland. I found some info here, http://swingleydev.com/archive/get.php?message_id=149196&submit_thread=1 A lot of what I find is in […]
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Block Plane Dating
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Some Before and after pictures of a Type 2 Stanley #18
And After And a recent Stanley Knuckle Plane Family Shot
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An Ohio Tools 019 Knuckle Block Plane
An Ohio Tools 019 Knuckle Block Plane, some before and after. See more of my block planes here After
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