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Type 1 #8c?

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Type 1 #8c?

Gary Miller


>Hi

I've got what appears to be a Type 1, No 8C jointer plane, 1867-69.

I used the plane dating chart on BP articles.

It fits all the criteria, yet it has a tall knob--which I associate w/ newer planes. Other than needing some minor sole flattening, and the japaning is a bit rough and a repaired tote--it's a very usable plane. I've had and used it for 25+ years.

Do I have something special here? I've been thinking about selling some planes I don't use anymore.

Thanks in advance for the assistance.

Gary Miller

Re: Type 1 #8c?

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Actually...no

Todd Hughes


>According to the John Waters book the 8C corrugated plane [like other stanley "C" planes] was first made in 1898. I have personaly seen a few corrugated planes that appeared slightly older then 1898 probably dating from the early 1890s and were perhaps "cusp" [in between types] type planes. I am sure not any were being made as early as a type 1 though. Interestingly I did once see a very rough prelaterial no. 4 that had obvious after market corrugations milled into it at some time during it's working life.

If your plane is really a pre laterial type 1 which has had these corrugations milled into it I would think they would affect the price very much downward ......Todd

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