Stanley 750 Handles - Jack Planes
Joel Casto
>Does anyone know of a source for replacement handles for Stanley 750 chisels?
And while I'm asking, how did Jack and Fore planes get their names? Smoother, jointer, I get that.
Stanley 750 Handles - Jack Planes
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Re: Stanley 750 Handles - Jack Planes
#2LNs Fit...With a Bit of Tuning
Todd Stock
>LNs use the same taper, but would require some minor trimming. I am certain someone must have a stock of the originals, so good luck.
Re: Stanley 750 Handles - Jack Planes
#3Plane names
Christopher Schwarz
>According to Graham Blackburn, the term "jack plane" likely refers to the fact that it was a common tool with broad uses, similar to "jackboot" and "jack knife."
"Fore plane" appears to be a term that refers to the fact that the plane is used "before" other tools, such as the jointer or try.
Joseph Moxon supports this usage in "Mechanick Exercises" (p65 - 69). Moxon states that it is a tool for rough work -- taking down high spots -- before the act of "transversing" with the longer planes. It features a convex iron and is used with a rank set.
Chris