Selection of woodworking planes, Spokeshaves.

Robert from Tai Tapu

Record No 4 plane – Excellent condition


The Stanley 220 block plane is an effective, versatile tool for tasks like end-grain trimming and joinery cleanup. It has simple adjustments and durable, cast-iron construction with a precision-ground sole. The plane's cutter features high-carbon alloy steel for clean, precise cuts. The cutter is set at a 21-degree angle for cross-grain planning.

"Plane No. 101" most commonly refers to a small, non-adjustable block plane produced by the Stanley company from 1877 to 1962, designed for detailed woodworking, model making, and light household repairs. The No. 101 is known for its compact size, light weight, and ability to provide precise shaving for tasks like trimming edges and fitting joints. It's a versatile tool for finer woodworking and is also the namesake for other, similar small planes made by different brands.
Key characteristics and uses of the Stanley No. 101 plane: Size: It's a small, compact block plane, making it ideal for detailed and precise work. Adjustability: The original Stanley No. 101 is non-adjustable, meaning the blade is manually positioned and held in place by a lever cap and a locking screw. Applications: It's particularly useful for: Model Making: Crafting and shaping small-scale models. Musical Instrument Making: Shaping and fine-tuning components like braces inside guitars. Light Woodworking: Trimming edges, chamfering, and making small repairs to furniture. End Grain: The low angle bevel-up design is excellent for planning end grain. Design: It lacks a rear handle (tote) found on larger planes, allowing for greater flexibility of movement and easier control with the fingers. Evolution: The design of the No. 101 changed slightly from its original 1877 appearance to the more familiar version by 1888.
Small Bronze Spokeshave - This Spokeshave is based on a tool that has not been available since Edward Preston and Sons went out of business in the 1930’s. Lightweight but solid. Redesigned for fine, precise shaping work in all woods. This one is possible craftsman made at a non-ferrous foundry in the UK, where these tools have come from.
Small Aluminium Spokeshave – This one to, is likely to have been made/cast at the same non-ferrous foundry in the UK, using an exciting pattern or just making a pattern to suit.

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