Where did the term “Frog” come from in Hand Planes terminology? Here is what I’ve found so far. Roger Smith in PTAMPIA Vol 1 states […]
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Why were Hand Planes Corrugated
The debate rages on. Why are hand planes corrugated. Some say it reduces friction. Some say it does not. Here is what I can dig […]
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Ohio Tools Jointer Plane with Adjustable Frog
Ohio Tools #7 Bench Plane This plane is stamped with the Edward Marks’ 8-20-07 Patent frog patent date. It has the frog seat from the patent, […]
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Plane Makers Float Review
Plane Makers Float Review By Darren Young from the Willow Wood Shop Plane Makers Floats I have been meaning to write this review for quite some […]
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Birdsill Holly Photo Gallery
Birdsill Holly began producing planes in 1852 shortly after forming the company Silsby, Race & Holly Co. located in Seneca Falls NY in 1848. My […]
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Birmingham-Derby-Union-Stanley Hand Plane Transition
The Birmingham to Derby to Union to Stanley transition intrigues me, so I’ve been reading and studying the different phases. I will update this page […]
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Ohio Tools 065 Block Plane Edward Marks Patent Lateral Adjustment
This Ohio Tools #065 block plane was made under a Edward Marks Patent for the Lateral Adjustment. US Patent: 680,056 Edward F. Marks – Auburn, […]
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Is it a Knowles, a Holly, or ???
This plane was posted by Garey Jones in a tool group on Facebook. My first thought was “That’s a Knowles”. I still think its a […]
Continue readingJayT’s Building the Infill Shooting Plane
Author: Jay T I built a couple of what came to be called Transitional Infill Shooting Planes. A few people asked for a blog, but […]
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Standard Rule #37 (Upson Nut)
Here is a Standard Rule #37 smoother I restored. This is an enormous size smoother if it was considered a smoother. The blade is marked […]
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