Is this a hand plane? Any info?

nautilus · Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

Hi there!

I just saw this, which I think it may be a woodworking tool, but I'm
not sure. To me, it seems to be a rare type of rabbet plane, or
something like that. BUT, the "bed" angle seems extreemely steep
(maybe scraper), and I don't know.. but can't figure out exactly how
the fence would work. I just uploaded a few pictures of it, and here
are the links:

http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane1.jpg
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane2.jpg
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane3.jpg

Is there any info known about this one? I can't see any maker name
stamped on either the wood or the steel. Any info is really
appreciated!

Thanks very much!!!
Nautilus

Archived from group: rec>woodworking

Fly-by-Night CC · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 8

In article
,
nautilus wrote:

> Hi there!
>
> I just saw this, which I think it may be a woodworking tool, but I'm
> not sure. To me, it seems to be a rare type of rabbet plane, or
> something like that. BUT, the "bed" angle seems extreemely steep
> (maybe scraper), and I don't know.. but can't figure out exactly how
> the fence would work. I just uploaded a few pictures of it, and here
> are the links:
>
> http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane1.jpg
> http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane2.jpg
> http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane3.jpg
>
> Is there any info known about this one? I can't see any maker name
> stamped on either the wood or the steel. Any info is really
> appreciated!
>
> Thanks very much!!!
> Nautilus

What popped to my mind was a Formica edge trimmer. The steep bed angle
would be fine for that but the section projecting out the front wouldn't
be needed...

Don't know what it is (a dedicated to a manufacturing process tool), but
do know what it's not - a woodworking plane.
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John Martin · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 18

On Feb 24, 1:27 pm, nautilus wrote:
> Hi there!
>
> I just saw this, which I think it may be a woodworking tool, but I'm
> not sure. To me, it seems to be a rare type of rabbet plane, or
> something like that. BUT, the "bed" angle seems extreemely steep
> (maybe scraper), and I don't know.. but can't figure out exactly how
> the fence would work. I just uploaded a few pictures of it, and here
> are the links:
>
> http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane1.jpghttp://cablemodem..fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane2.jpghttp://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane3.jpg
>
> Is there any info known about this one? I can't see any maker name
> stamped on either the wood or the steel. Any info is really
> appreciated!
>
> Thanks very much!!!

> Nautilus

Appears to be a scraper, although it looks a little heavy for most
woodworking applications. Could possibly have been a metalworking
tool, or one for
for a trade such as printing.

Looks as though it may have another fence on the right side, which
would make it useful for planing/scraping items to thickness on the
bench. Such as for inlays
fishing rod sections, or something of that sort.

John Martin

Father Haskell · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 71

On Feb 24, 1:27 pm, nautilus wrote:
> Hi there!
>
> I just saw this, which I think it may be a woodworking tool, but I'm
> not sure. To me, it seems to be a rare type of rabbet plane, or
> something like that. BUT, the "bed" angle seems extreemely steep
> (maybe scraper), and I don't know.. but can't figure out exactly how
> the fence would work. I just uploaded a few pictures of it, and here
> are the links:
>
> http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane1.jpghttp://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane2.jpghttp://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane3.jpg
>
> Is there any info known about this one? I can't see any maker name
> stamped on either the wood or the steel. Any info is really
> appreciated!
>
> Thanks very much!!!
> Nautilus

Looks like mounting lugs on what looks like a baseplate. It's
a part of another tool or machine.

RicodJour · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 183

On Feb 25, 9:53 pm, Father Haskell wrote:
>
> Looks like mounting lugs on what looks like a baseplate. It's
> a part of another tool or machine.

I'd think the 'lugs' would be to attach a wooden sole - like on a
Stanley 12 1/2. Curious tool.

R

J T · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 920

Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 10:27am (EST-3) marianobirnios@gmail.com (nautilus)
doth queryeth:
Is there any info known about this one?

Could be wrong of course, but it' resembles a note maker. Those
were used long ago, before note paper was invented, and paper was very
expensive to make. You took a block of nice straight grained wood, set
one of these on top, carefully aligned with the edge of the wood. Then
you slammed down the round part on thop, which drove a blade down thru
the wood, shaving off a ery thin piece. This was was then written along
and passed to the appropriate person. The only problem then was if you
had a private note for someone, you had to make sure they could read
before you sent the note. Neat, eh?

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Peter Huebner · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 27

In article ,
marianobirnios@gmail.com says...
> Hi there!
>
> I just saw this, which I think it may be a woodworking tool, but I'm
> not sure. To me, it seems to be a rare type of rabbet plane, or
> something like that. BUT, the "bed" angle seems extreemely steep
> (maybe scraper), and I don't know.. but can't figure out exactly how
> the fence would work. I just uploaded a few pictures of it, and here
> are the links:
>
> http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane1.jpg
> http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane2.jpg
> http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/balmar/Plane/Plane3.jpg
>
> Is there any info known about this one? I can't see any maker name
> stamped on either the wood or the steel. Any info is really
> appreciated!
>
> Thanks very much!!!
> Nautilus

I think this looks like some kind of rebating plane. Forerunner to routers etc.
....

-P.

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charlieb · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 208

My bet - leather tool

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