formariz 11,987 #1 Posted May 3, 2021 It’s obviously a plane but the question is what is it for. It is extremely rare and it has a rather specific function that was essential to build something present in every home. It is not modified it is in its original intended way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,559 #2 Posted May 3, 2021 Molding plane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #3 Posted May 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Molding plane? It is definitely a molding plane but what does it mold? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #4 Posted May 3, 2021 Drip edge on window sill? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,559 #5 Posted May 3, 2021 Base board or crown molding? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #6 Posted May 3, 2021 Its for cutting flutes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #7 Posted May 3, 2021 Keep in mind the clue. Every house has them. Of course they are no longer made by hand. One can do the same job by hand without this plane. The plane however allowed for it to be done much faster in a production like arrangement. Don’t feel bad it’s not an easy one since most have never seen such a plane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,881 #8 Posted May 3, 2021 Doors or cupboards? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #9 Posted May 3, 2021 I can see what it cuts and visualize what it would make but I'm still not sure. I certainly don't have one and I'd suspect that it's a woodworkers creation and not sold as such the way this one is made. Sash/muntin plane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #10 Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: I can see what it cuts and visualize what it would make but I'm still not sure. I certainly don't have one and I'd suspect that it's a woodworkers creation and not sold as such the way this one is made. Sash/muntin plane? It was sold this way. It’s completely original. You are getting the idea of it. Edited May 3, 2021 by formariz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,559 #11 Posted May 3, 2021 Threshold plane? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,740 #12 Posted May 3, 2021 Would it cut the track for a window to slide in.?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #13 Posted May 3, 2021 It’s a hard one. Unless one is extremely familiar with traditional woodworking methods it’s hard to find anyone that knows about them. Even knowledgeable people on the subject rarely know about them. Also if one never did that type of work it’s hard to figure out what it would do. The same way that it is a good exercise in tool control while using one , it’s a good mental exercise trying to figure out it’s function. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #14 Posted May 3, 2021 How does Cas keep a turkey in suspense? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #15 Posted May 3, 2021 I'm late to the party but I was going to say a plane that doesn't fly. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,881 #16 Posted May 3, 2021 Something for drawers? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,881 #17 Posted May 3, 2021 Maybe we could narrow it down. Is it room specific? Level? Sill plates or something like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #18 Posted May 3, 2021 2 hours ago, squonk said: I'm late to the party but I was going to say a plane that doesn't fly. Not the answer but that is correct. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #19 Posted May 3, 2021 35 minutes ago, pullstart said: Maybe we could narrow it down. Is it room specific? Level? Sill plates or something like that? Usually every room in the house has at least one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,881 #20 Posted May 3, 2021 Door stop trim? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #21 Posted May 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, pullstart said: Door stop trim? You can use it as a doorstop. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #22 Posted May 3, 2021 1 minute ago, squonk said: You can use it as a doorstop. You actually can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,881 #23 Posted May 3, 2021 Something for a window? After that, I’ll let someone else play for a bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #24 Posted May 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, pullstart said: Something for a window? After that, I’ll let someone else play for a bit Getting there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #25 Posted May 3, 2021 I was right twice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
