Recent content by ncrebel

I do, they all have stories to tell, if you know what to look for, I have smoothing plane that is super rare, some people might not think so, but I do. The plane was made by small company in London, just a small 2 story building, I even found a photo with owner standing outside online. What...

I have 2 Razee planes, 1 in my collection was used on ships, still has the original black coating on it for water proofing or weather proofing, its one of my lucky finds.

Thanks Dave, I already knew what Cast Steel means, its on alot of my planes

Thanks RTM, The mouth of the plane is very tight, hardly any signs of wear, body is good .No marks on the toe or heel. Not sure if I am going to keep and add to my collection, or sell or use, But I am not doing anything until I learn more about it. I have in my collection 2 UK jack planes and a...

Hi, everyone A few days ago I went to a antique fair and bought a strange looking plane, it's a bit dusty and its 16 in long and 2 in wide. No marks on the front or back that I can see. Plane blade is rusty and marked William Ash & Co, Warranted Cast Steel, and the chip breaker is marked WM ASH...

Thanks again RTM My Scioto Jack plane also has a metal striker button, 4 hours ago I got my answer to what type of wood the striker button was made of on the Scioto Jack that was missing I bought, its Lignum vitae. I had a feeling it was, but had to make sure.

Thanks RTM, I`ll try cutting some very thin strips of wood to make the tote fit, as for the Scioto Works Jack not sure what to do with it, sole of the plane is still hard and flat. The Jointer Plane I will keep, I dont have one in my collection. I don't want to keep the Scioto one, just fix it...

I bought 2 very very dirty, dusty wooden body planes 2 days ago for $40.00 and I need help fixing a problem with both of them. The first one is a Jointer plane by Edward Carter, Troy. NY plane blade markings W.Butcher Warranted, Cast Steel, the body of the plane is very good, and the plane looks...