weithman5 Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Well they actually were my father's. I have slowly been moving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Every tool is a nice one. I hope you can find the fence for the rabbet plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Very nice find! Sounds like there might be a little personal value there as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Any of you hand tool afficianados care to identify the plane with the curved sole? Never seen that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weithman5 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thanks guys. I am slowly moving some of my dad's tools home. They are extensive including table saw jointer an inca jointer/planer drill press metal lathe benches ......... I hope one day to have a barn to move it in. For now just grabbing a few tools. I find the curved sole plane interesting. I found it in the book, used to smooth chairs bowls.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 It's a compass plane, used for curved work-it's the next tool on my list to get. You have some beautiful tools and the sentimental value I'm sure is great. I have my wife's grandfathers tools as well as a few of my grandfathers-quite an honor. Even though most of them are used every time I'm in the shop I still think of them almost every time I grab one from the cabinet. My kids also enjoy using them which is really cool that their hands are holding the same place as their great grandfathers. I have some planes that are older and just imagine all that has changed since theses were first bought, horses and outhouses where common then!! Sorry I ran on, cherish them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Very nice tools you have inherited. A quick gargle shows one of those #113 compass planes sold on http://www.antiqbuyer.com/for $195 The corrugated #5 1/2C(?) looks great - what length is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob493 Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 That compass plane looks very cool. Those can be pretty pricey, I've wanted a good one for a long time. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weithman5 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Terry, it is a #6 and is 18 inches long. Tom,,I don't know if there is a fence for the rabbet plane, the back is solid though. As far as the compass? Plane, I am not sure my father ever used it. There is a price tag of 55$ on it still. He passed about 11 years ago. He had some wooden planes as well some bought some made, one belonging to my grandfather. My older brother is keeping those. Next time I am home, I will get pictures of the barn shop etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellardoor Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 There's something magic about using tools that have been in the family. I still have a few of my grandpa's planes and saws in rotation. Several I also rehabbed and donated to an aspiring woodworker. Grandpa's hopefully helping him now as much as me. (I assume he's haunting the tools) One day someone will dust off my 3D printer in an old barn somewhere and take it, in their flying car, back to their own house to restore and use. There will be a wistful look in their eye as it spits out a lime green eiffel tower. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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