These are the photos of the cast iron plane I referred to in another post.
It is 8" long,2 3/4" wide, with a 2 1/4" blade. Weight is a hefty 3lbs. 13oz.
There is no makers mark, but the cap iron is from Matheison, and the blade a very worn Thos. Turner.
The lever cap is a neat brass casting, and apart from the severe abuse, it looks professionally made.
The front infill is damaged beyond repair, but as far as I can judge, under the grime, the infills are rosewood, held in place by woodscrews in the sides and rear. There is a small chip around the rear fixing screw where it has been hit, and the wooden wedge is beyond hope.
Hopefully, someone will have some idea of it's origins.
Mike
It is 8" long,2 3/4" wide, with a 2 1/4" blade. Weight is a hefty 3lbs. 13oz.
There is no makers mark, but the cap iron is from Matheison, and the blade a very worn Thos. Turner.
The lever cap is a neat brass casting, and apart from the severe abuse, it looks professionally made.
The front infill is damaged beyond repair, but as far as I can judge, under the grime, the infills are rosewood, held in place by woodscrews in the sides and rear. There is a small chip around the rear fixing screw where it has been hit, and the wooden wedge is beyond hope.
Hopefully, someone will have some idea of it's origins.
Mike
