The mouth is too narrow for a typical toothing plane blade. The current scraper blade just about fills it up. The geometry of the mouth and wedge doesn't work with the tapered toothing blade either.What Is A Toothing Plane?
What is a toothing plane? A toothing plane is an old plane used to scratch surfaces and work tough grain.www.findmytool.co.uk
I watched one of the videos in the link. He was using the 4 1/2 for everything. I like using the No 3, the 4 1/2, and for larger plane the 6 and 27. 27 is really light since it is wood body. One of my no 6 planes is from the 40's I think and it has a good bit thicker casting than my other ones. It's USA and not marked with an H
The condition of those screw heads makes it look like definitely an amateur job. Maybe the maker just didn't allow enough mouth clearance? The toothing blades Stanley used in their 112s weren't thick tapered. One of those might work in that plane.The mouth is too narrow for a typical toothing plane blade. The current scraper blade just about fills it up. The geometry of the mouth and wedge doesn't work with the tapered toothing blade either.
One of the screws by the mouth is protruding just a bit. I'll try to tighten it down or give it the sandpaper treatment.
That's the only screw sticking up and I gave it 1/8 of a turn and it is below the surface now. Taking this picture I noticed some marks. "B" on each side of the handle. Probably the owner/maker.
The weight is definitely the appeal to me. I also put a very minute camber on it so it's also nice to have such a wide iron. If you have an early US version (type 15 or earlier) they're a little lighter and much higher quality than my english version.
It really is a lovely plane.Picked it up this morning. A Stanley no. 3 (type 14). Comes with the sweetheart blade. Sweeet. Ready to be cleaned up. Give it a bit of steel wool to get rid of the light rust; 220 grit the sides and bed; into the evaporust. Solvent for the paint; light steel wool (careful around the sticker); French polish totes. Wire wheel brass and steel. Light coat of oil.
that's generally my approach. Sadly, the planes that folks sell have to get slicked up unless it's a really high end plane. Ebay buyers typically don't appreciate the brown/black oxides. Luckily, a warm patina equals pretty nice savings when you're looking for something specific but common.
How do you figure?But you ruined the collector value!
Awesome. What's the one in the back by the 140?
I left the patina untouched.
A nice group of planes. The question is: Are they mint originals or are they refinished?
He's being very ¿coy, demure, evasive? about that . Correctly it's a Cabiner Maker's block plane, and some consider it a Grail of plane collecting. I heard of one guy who sold one for enough to buy his wife a decent car, 30ish years ago. Very rare, much more than a #1.
Sounds good. The pictures aren't clear enough to tell, and Beerhippie said "you ruined the collector value". I wanted to clear that up. You have some very nice planes.crguy,
I don’t buy refinished planes and I never refinish them. My users are all in top condition and are typically outfitted with their original parts to include period correct cutting irons. A relatively high percentage of the planes in my collection are still in their original Stanley boxes. As a result, the planes were protected for decades and in several instances some appear to have never been used. If you’d like to see some of these planes, click on the Hand Plane thread link below.
Jim C.
Thanks. Sorry about the photos. Maybe I’ll try taking a couple from a closer distance. Following up on the boxes. With exception of a very few planes, those I’ve found in their original boxes have typically been in better than just good condition. They’ve avoided paint splatters, dust/dirt, shop related gunk, and usually retain their accessories and small parts. Most of them appear to have been used sparingly. Whenever I see an original box, I get excited, and more often than not, find a plane inside that delivers on my high expectations. Of the twenty eight block planes depicted in the photos I posted above, I think more than half of them still have their original boxes.
Did you collect those over time or hit a gold mine sale that had a bunch of them for sale?
Thanks. No gold mine. I’ve been collecting planes since I was in my mid to late twenties. I’m in my early sixties now now. If you collect long enough you’re bound to find a few really nice ones along the way.
Has anyone done a video tour of your collection? There is a youtube channel (Batcave Creations) that has done some really great tours but you have to have one of the most thorough stanley collections on the planet. I hope it ends up in a museum at some point, because it'd be a shame to have any of it fall into the clutches of hamfisted hillbillies like me.
That's the same idea as a scarce Hunter patent tilting handle adapter that was put on a few #10 planes years ago.Speaking of hillbilly hamfist, look at this monstrosity! (I put the Woodyah "tote turner" on my 5 1/2). For us dirtballs who can't dig up a genuine shooting plane, this is a pretty good alternative. If I had a beef, it's that unlike a "hot dog" you aren't putting much force toward the work, so I'll probably glue a strip of wood on the outside to make a "chute" for the plane to slide in. Comfort wise, it's really great.
Interesting. I might need to order one. I have an extra 5 1/2 that I was going to sell, but now I may just upgrade it.Speaking of hillbilly hamfist, look at this monstrosity! (I put the Woodyah "tote turner" on my 5 1/2). For us dirtballs who can't dig up a genuine shooting plane, this is a pretty good alternative. If I had a beef, it's that unlike a "hot dog" you aren't putting much force toward the work, so I'll probably glue a strip of wood on the outside to make a "chute" for the plane to slide in. Comfort wise, it's really great.
It's not a #19 it's a #18. Here it is all cleaned up hanging out with my Excelsior style #15. I left the remnants of nickel plating on the cap and knob. Nickel on brass seems weird.
Arrived today. Stanley #19 block plane. Patented 1886. Excelsior body style. Got it narrowed down to 1889-1898 for when it was made. I have been looking for an 18, which is basically the same except a little shorter. All the pieces are there I think and I don't see any cracks or broken parts.
Holy hell, how am I just now hearing of these people?
No, I don’t have a video of my collection. I really don’t do social media, YouTube, etc. Like I said earlier, the best way to see several of the planes in my collection would be to click on the Hand Plane Thread link below.
