Goodall Hand Planes According to PTAMPIA Samuel I. Goodall manufactured planes from 1894 to 1896 in Philadelphia PA.. He made both metallic and wood bottom […]
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A Quest for Early American Plane Makers
Recently I’ve decided to embark on an educational journey for information on Early American plane makers, and of course, hunting down some of their work. […]
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General Hand Plane notes, sizes, threads and misc info
I started a document on one of my computers for notes I keep on plane information. My issue is I have several work laptops, a […]
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I need to remove the handle on my old Stanley #45
So where is the I need to remove the handle on my old Stanley #45, so where is the pin and how do I get […]
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Where did the term “Frog” come from in Hand Planes
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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