information on hand planes?

Question

where can i get information and pictures on hand planes such as the jack plane, the smoothing plane, rebate plane and the block plane

Answer 1

http://sawdustmaking.com/Hand%20Planes/hand_planes.htm

Or take a look in my Dad's toolbox.
That old fellow seemed to be able to do just about anything with a plane and a pocketknife.

Answer 2

Check out the links below for photos.

Some special types of planes include:

The shoulder plane, which trims tenons and other joints.

The moulding plane, which is used to cut mouldings along the edge of a board.

The rabbet plane, also known as a rebate or openside plane, which cuts rabbets (shoulders, or steps) and dadoes.

The router plane, which cuts grooves and shallow mortises.

The chisel plane, which removes wood up to a perpendicular surface such as from the bottom inside of a box.

The finger plane, which is used for smoothing very small pieces such as toy parts, very thin strips of wood, etc.

The bullnose plane, which has no 'front' on its body, and so can be used in tight spaces like the backs of drawers or on large joint-knobs.

The combination plane, which combines the function of a moulding and rabbet planes, having different cutters and adjustments

The circular or compass plane, which utilizes an adjustment system to control the flex on a steel sheet sole and create a uniform curve. A concave setting permits great control for planing large curves, like table sides or chair arms, and the convex works well for chair arms, legs and backs, and other applications.

Answer 3

Stanley Tools antique digest . Is the definitive cataloged version for their planes. From spoke shave to jack to the 12 in gouge . I would try Googling the best booksource or visiting a store in person. Duncan ,Morgan and others are all listed here under this one cover.. Also there are several tool books for antique collectors each can be found at the bookstore ( like Barrons). ....Good luck From the E!

Answer 4

"Stanley Tools"