Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Little planes that use raver blades
Ernie Miller Topeka
>What were these things used for? I have several it seems like I am allways picking them up for �25 or less. were they any good for any thing? they all seem to have patent #'s and made from cast aluminum. today I got one and was leaving and the ladies yells wait it has a handle that fits it. about a 3' broom type handle that friction fits the casting. were these used for cleaning the floor or somthing? THe handle don't stay on for squat.
If they Rave they must be crazy
Ben Knebel
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finishers plane
Sam simpson
>Hi Y'all,
Ernie, these little planes were used by finishers.
When you use water putty or stopping to fill a nail hole, you don't want to flatten it down too much or it will smear and fill too large an area of grain around the hole. So, to avoid this and to reduce spot sanding, the stopping is left proud and shaved after it is dry. Sounds like you got one that is suitable for floors.
Regards Sam Simpson.
Sam, you never cease to amaze me...
Ted Owen, Pittsburgh
>with your breadth of finishing knowledge.
Best, Ted