Record No. 018 Block Plane
Record No. 018 Block Plane
as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938
This block plane was fitted with a knuckle joint style lever cap which was made of steel and nickel plated. There was a screw adjustment on the cutter for regulating the depth of cut, and sidewise adjustment is by lever.
The base and sides were ground and polished, and there is a recess on each side for thumb and finger grip.
The mouth is adjustable for fine or coarse work.
First introduced in a small publicity catalogue issued between the January 1934 Price List and Catalogue No. 14 of November 1935.
Specifications:
| Manufactured: | From 1934 to 1967 |
| Length: | 6 inches |
| Weight: | 1-1/2 pounds |
| Cutter Width: | 1-5/8 inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron body, brass knob. Tungsten steel cutter with brass adjuster |
| Finish: | Blue Enamel, nickel plated lever cap |
| Features: | Knuckle joint lever cap. Adjustable mouth |
| Uses: | General purpose block plane |
| Average Dealer Price: | $45 to $105 |
| Average eBay Price: | $40 to $70 |
| Prices Updated: | December 2008 |
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