For the same price that most wanted for their junktiques, I found a pair of wooden jointers (a 20" and a 24") in beautiful condition. Razor sharp irons
I couldn't pass them up. They came home with me. Price tag: $60 each.
However, the planes themselves, have no makers mark. No users mark. They are a mystery to me that I would like to find additional information on. From the type of wood, to the possible maker. Construction of the two planes is almost identical. The only difference I've been able to find is on the back of the wedge - the relief hole for the chip breaker screw is not identical. I am not sure if this identifies it as a user made plane, or if it is a user modification.
The only identifying marks I have been able to find are:
- Both Chip Breakers: + Robt Sorby Sheffield
- One iron: Auburn Tool Co., Thistle Brand, Auburn N.Y.
- One iron: Spear & Jackson, Warranted, Cast Steel
2 comments:
I have a horned/Euro-style wooden smoothing(?) plane with a similar metal sole. Mine appears to be user-installed, though, as it was **horribly** out-of-flat when I got it. (After much lapping, it's now ''kinda flat''.)
So: user-added? Esp. since the maker's marks don't match the body?
--GG
The matched chip breakers but mismatched irons plus the two piece wood body on one and the metal sole pieces indicate a user made set.
The wood looks like mahogany and does not appear stained so I am guessing but still think home made.
Beautiful work though so likely a galoot to be proud of!
Nanton can be productive, some times!
Dean Chesterman
Edmonton, Alberta
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