Trying to Identify a plane

5/27/05, 2:39 PM #1

Todd Hall
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Trying to Identify a plane

Todd Hall

>Found a nice looking block plane with only minor surface rust in a flea market for ten bucks. Overall length is 9 7/16 inches from tip to tail. The base has two marks on it. One says MADE IN USA and the other one on the base is located on the mounting for the frog, its a stamp, C73. The frog is cast steel and has a stamped number on it as well, C44. I cannot find any other identification marks on it. The hardware that holds the knob and tote on are brass I think. All other adjustment hardware also appears to be brass. The tote had tape on the handle and is broken in half and the knob is cracked so, I will be hoping to find some parts. Any direction on how to find out the manufacture of this tool or web sites for identifying block planes would be appreciated. Thanks!

PS--Also found a Stanley No. 6 plane for 40.00. Is this a good price? It was in very good condition as far as I could tell.

Re: Trying to Identify a plane

5/27/05, 2:48 PM #2

Todd Hughes
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Re: Trying to Identify a plane

Todd Hughes

>This isn't a block plane but a Bench or Smoothing plane. Block planes are small planes that do not normaly have handles. your plane sounds like it is about the size of a Stanley No.4 plane. The marks you describe are probably foundry casting marks. Is very hard to identufy something like this I think with out photos. Normaly on all but the cheapest planes if not marked on the body there will be a name on the blade you may want to clean it up and take a look toward the top.....$40 for a 6 is an OK retail price i guess but make sure it is in very good condition and examine closely for problims....Todd

Re: Trying to Identify a plane

5/27/05, 10:16 PM #3

Todd Hall
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Re: Trying to Identify a plane

Todd Hall

>Well, thank you very much. I will try to find a name on the blade. If that still does not work out I will get some pics of it.

Thanks again....Todd Hall

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