This is an early Union plane with the original x-series type lateral adjuster. This plane has been completely restored (including stripping and refinishing) and tuned and sharpened as a jack. The iron is an original Union Mfg Co iron and has been sharpened with a camber. It’s ready for the shop.
The cutter adjuster is right handed
See the tote horn repair. Knob and tote have just been waxed.
Union No. 101. Block Plane, 3 inches long, 1 inch Cutter
The catalog states: "These Planes are small but well made, and are much esteemed by Toy Dealers,makers of Boys' Tool Chests, etc."
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Union #110 Block Plane
Union #110 Block Plane with a Stanley Blade.This will make an excellent user or a good addition to a Union collection.
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7" long
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Blade width 1 3/4”
weight 2lbs 14 ozs
An original Union 3G made with the patented lateral adjuster
Note the “Patent Applied for” on the lateral.
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This is an early Union plane with the original x-series type lateral adjuster. This plane has been completely restored (including stripping and refinishing) and tuned and sharpened as a jack. The iron is an original...
Union #5C Jack Plane
A Union 5C Jack plane with a new Hocktools.com High Carbon Tool Steel (O1) Blade.
The picture tell most of the story but note the repaired horn and the missing chunk from each side of the knob base.
All-in-all this is a beautiful...