plane dating - what is this feature?

[markturner]

Hi, using the hyperkitten dating flow chart, one of the questions is" does the plane have " a raised, broad, flat rib casting". Can someone post a picture of a plane with this feature please?

Cheers, Mark

 

[Martin Cash]

Hi, using the hyperkitten dating flow chart, one of the questions is" does the plane have " a raised, broad, flat rib casting". Can someone post a picture of a plane with this feature please?

Cheers, Mark

Well, these are found on the toe and the heel of the plane.
Hyperkitten actually says:

Types 15-19

Do the toe and heel have a raised, broad, flat rib casting?

Sometimes hyperkitten can be a bit confusing, but it is easy when you get the hang of it.
A more visual type study for Stanley planes is this one:
http://www.rexmill.com/

Remember that these type studies only apply to USA made Stanley planes - not to those made elsewhere.

Here a pic from the rexmill site showing the raised rib:

http://home.comcast.net/~rexmill/planes101/typing/types/t16/6.jpg

Cheers
MC

 

[markturner]

Hi, the Rexmill site is awesome, thanks so much for the link, and the explanations!!

Cheers, Mark