Reference
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Buying & Using Tools
Select the Best Hand Plane for the Job
Setting Up and Tuning a Hand Plane
What to Look For When Buying Vintage Hand Planes
Condition – The Eye of The Seller
Downloads
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History
Stanley Planes – Brief History
Stanley vs. Bailey – A Short History
Sweetheart Era Tools
Stanley Trademark Stamps
Miscellaneous
Dictionary of Bench Plane Parts and Terms
Understanding Type Studies
Corrugated Planes
Planes – Millers Falls
Planes – Sargent
The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide for Collectors and Woodworkers
Sargent Bench Planes Identification Guide. The #400/#5400/#1400 Series
Planes – Stanley
The Best Bench Plane for the Job
Stanley’s Magnificent Other Block Planes (15, 16, 17, 19)
Stanley Low Angle Block Planes
The Two Recommended Block Planes
Specifications and Type Studies
Block Planes Demystified
Gage Plane History & Type Study
Stanley Trademark Stamps
Restoration and Preservation
Archival Tool Preservation – Cleaning and Tuning
Restoration & Preservation of Hand Plane Totes and Knobs
The Restoration of Old Hand Planes
Salvaging Pitted Plane Irons
Resources and Links
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