Gage Auto Set plane
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Here are two photos of the plane with the big chunks removed.
No. 5 and Patent Applied For- pretty sure it is one that was made after the Stanley purchase, but before Stanley got the patent - 1919?
Thanks to all for the help.
Not bad for $5.00?
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No. 5 and Patent Applied For- pretty sure it is one that was made after the Stanley purchase, but before Stanley got the patent - 1919?
Thanks to all for the help.
Not bad for $5.00?
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Outstanding for $5. 
Here is an update on the Gage/Stanley no. 5
When I started to sharpen the blade, I noticed that something was out of square. After checking my technique, etc., It appeared as if the former owner had the auto set block out of square and sharpened the blade to try to compensate?? It was weird because the bevel line appeared to be square but there was a blunt edge on the left side (left as in the photo). The only way I can describe it is - the cutting edge was tapered right to left. Thicker and dull on the left and sharp on the right
There may have been a valid reason for setting this plane up this way, but I am at a loss to explain it.
I contacted Virginia Toolworks after I found that they had a type study for these planes. They provided a step-by- step set of instructions for setting up the autoset mechanism. They also verified that I have a Type 1 plane.
http://virginiatoolworks.com/
The first shavings measured at 2-3 thousands. Not bad for a jack plane with a non adjustable mouth - at least i can't find a way to adjust it.
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When I started to sharpen the blade, I noticed that something was out of square. After checking my technique, etc., It appeared as if the former owner had the auto set block out of square and sharpened the blade to try to compensate?? It was weird because the bevel line appeared to be square but there was a blunt edge on the left side (left as in the photo). The only way I can describe it is - the cutting edge was tapered right to left. Thicker and dull on the left and sharp on the right
There may have been a valid reason for setting this plane up this way, but I am at a loss to explain it.
I contacted Virginia Toolworks after I found that they had a type study for these planes. They provided a step-by- step set of instructions for setting up the autoset mechanism. They also verified that I have a Type 1 plane.
http://virginiatoolworks.com/
The first shavings measured at 2-3 thousands. Not bad for a jack plane with a non adjustable mouth - at least i can't find a way to adjust it.
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