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Stanley No. 62 Low Angle Plane

Manufactured: 1905 to 1942 Length: 14 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable throat, low angle blade Uses: For cutting across the grain on heavy work Average Dealer Price: $350 to $750 Average eBay Price: $300…

Stanley No. 60 Low Angle Block Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1950 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Adjustable throat Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $250 Average eBay Price: $40 to $210 Type 1: $100 to $350 Other…

Edward Preston & Sons 1901 Catalog

These scans are from the Edward Preston & Sons catalog of 1901. Edward Preston Sr. (1805-1883) was first listed as a plane maker at 77 Lichfield Street in the 1833 Birmingham Directory but it is believed he may have started business there as early as…

Norris No. A-1 Dovetailed Panel Plane (13-1/2″)

Here are some side plate profile drawings for a later model Norris number A-1 dovetailed infill jointer plane. These diagrams are a little more detailed but are still intended more for use as a template for cutting out the side plates and sole plate prior…