Standard Rule Co. was established in 1872, Andrew Upson was president and major stock holder. Standard Rule started offering planes in 1883.It was a Patent […]
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The Sargent #15 Shaw Patent.
You can find this plane on page 62 of my book! I made some awesome scores at the Madison Bouckville antique festival this year. Maybe […]
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Sargent Bench Plane Sizes
Here are the Sargent bench plane sizes. Along with the Stanley equivalent sizes. This includes blade width. Also shows size comparisons between models (I’ve posted […]
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G Davies Infill Plane Restoration
This plane weighs in at 3# 13oz It is 2 58″ wide. The base is 7 3/4″ long and 9 3/8″ with the tote overhang […]
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Building the infill Plane. Not so much metal work style.
Building the infill Plane. A while ago I got a Sargent #422 (Stanley #7 size) that was cut from 22” down to 18”, frog was […]
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A #3 Size Infill.
Here is one of my masterpieces. This is a #3 size infill. Donor sole is a defiance #3. Wood is epoxied into the sole with […]
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The full size #4 dw Infill
Making an infill has been on my bucket list for quite some time now. Making tools to me is more of a hobby than the […]
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Saving the #48
After a lot of looking I finally purchased a Stanley #48. As many of you know, I look for the rust. Here is how it […]
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Small Scraper Plane (x 2)
Here are two small scraper planes, krenov style. The center body and rod is bloodwood on both. The one on the left has white oak […]
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A new cherry body for a Stanley Transitional.
Here is the before shot .
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