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Books on Planes
The Hand Plane Book - Garrett Hack Ref: CHT11937

More than any other tool, the handplane has come to symbolize fine craftsmanship. This treasure trove of information covers history, theory and practice for the user and is a mine of information for the tool collector. It covers the history, sharpening, tuning, how to use and provides a mass of information on what to look for when purchasing and renovating fine used planes. 


Price: £19.99
The Hand Plane Book - Garrett Hack

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Clarence Blanchard, THE STANLEY LITTLE BIG BOOK 2006. A Comprehensive Pocket Price Guide For Stanley Planes Ref: CHT0352

The complete guide to Stanley planes with values given in US $s. There is type information that can help identify many of the more valuable planes. The information is up-to-date (2006) and reflects the current trends in collecting. A three-category pricing system gives a range of values that reflects the importance of condition when pricing Stanley planes--all in a small book that fits in your pocket and will be there when you need it. Most models illustrated with actual plane photos and many showing the early-type planes. Dozens of the more important types are described for quick on-the-spot identification. Information is based on recent sales and 30 years of experience in the antique tool world. The author runs the prestigious Fine Tool Journal and also controls the Brown Tool Auctions in the USA. 


Price: £12.00
Clarence Blanchard, THE STANLEY LITTLE BIG BOOK 2006. A Comprehensive Pocket Price Guide For Stanley Planes

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Greenfield, 1872 CATALOGUE Ref: CHT9107

A reprint of the 1872 catalogue of an American maker of a complete line of planes with moulding profiles illustrated. Includes toy, boy's and ships' planes. 


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Greenfield, 1872 CATALOGUE

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Lars Larson & Clarence Blanchard, PATENTED AMERICAN PLANES FOR WOOD, LEATHER AND ALLIED TRADES 1795-1934 3 Vols Ref: CHT0067

Vol 1 covers 1795-1875;
Vol 2, covers 1876-1900;
Vol 3, covers 1901-1934.
The US Patent Board issued its first patent for a woodworking plane in 1804 and for leather working in 1812. 1300 patents for planes in these volumes were issued between 1804 and 1934 and it is estimated that some 350 woodworking plane patents were taken up by Stanley. The drawings and descriptions of these patents provide excellent guides to the identification of the plane and a chronological index is included. This is a result of 25 years of research and writing.  


Price: £59.95
Lars Larson & Clarence Blanchard, PATENTED AMERICAN PLANES FOR WOOD, LEATHER AND ALLIED TRADES 1795-1934 3 Vols

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Rees & Rees, CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL AND THE TOOL TRADE IN 18th CENTURY LONDON Ref: CHT9121

A detailed examination of Gabriel's journal from 1770 until 1809 which gives a unique insight into the family tool business in London and into Gabriel's connection with the London trade. Stock inventories for a number of years are reproduced. Also included are photographs of a selection of marked Gabriel planes and braces. 


Price: £11.95
Rees & Rees, CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL AND THE TOOL TRADE IN 18th CENTURY LONDON

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J. Whelan, THE WOODEN PLANE: Its History, Form and Function Ref: CHT0069

Describes, illustrates and classifies all types of wooden planes and traces their development. 90 simple and 300 complex moulding profiles are classified, named and illustrated. Explanations of planes used by specific trades: cooper, organ builder, basket-, chair-, coach-, pattern-, plane-, rule-, sash-, staircase-maker. Glossaries of plane terms for English/French, E/German, E/Dutch, E/Japanese.

RARE BOOK. CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT. ONLY 2 NEW COPIES AVAILABLE. 


Price: £140.00
J. Whelan, THE WOODEN PLANE: Its History, Form and Function

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John M. Whelan, MAKING TRADITIONAL WOODEN PLANES. Ref: CHT0070

A chapter each on 20 different types of planes and spokeshaves. Clear instructions are laid out with line drawings to enable the would-be planemaker to produce a plane to the standard of the photograph of each type shown in the book. Plans for bench planes, bullnose, stop chamfer, spill, various plough planes (including screw-arm), hollows and rounds, astragal, Grecian ogee, dado, fillister, crown moulder and a spokeshave. Also chapters on alternative methods of planemaking, making plane irons, and the tuning and using of wooden planes. 


Price: £13.50
John M. Whelan, MAKING TRADITIONAL WOODEN PLANES.

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Ron Hock, THE PERFECT EDGE Ref: TOO-001

Nearly every operation in woodworking uses a piece of steel between the woodworker and the wood. This steel needs to be cared for and sharpened for the best results. "The Perfect Edge" is an up-to-date book on sharpening every woodworking tool, using the latest sharpening stones, tools and techniques. The author brings more than twenty-five years of experience, working with demanding customers and staying on top of the latest trends.

Ron Hock is the owner of Hock Tools, a 25-year old cottage industry that makes acknowledged superior blades for planes and other woodworking tools. Since making his first planes, he has spent 25 years learning about tool steel metallurgy, cutting edge geometry, hand woodworking tools and sharpening. His interest and expertise regarding sharp edges comes from a blade-maker's perspective; he has given countless lectures about steel, tools, and heat treatment.
 


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Ron Hock, THE PERFECT EDGE

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