Smoothing plane - Preston no 9

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Smoothing plane - Preston no 9
  • Smoothing plane - Preston no 9
  • Smoothing plane - Preston no 9
  • Smoothing plane - Preston no 9
  • Smoothing plane - Preston no 9
  • Smoothing plane - Preston no 9
  • Smoothing plane - Preston no 9

  • Smoothing plane - Preston no 9

  • Edward Preston early production no 9 cast iron smoothing plane with Rosewood handles
  • £92.00
Out of stock.

  • A scarce early production model of the PRESTON No.9 smoothing plane
  • Differs to the later No.9, in that it has none of the red paint, and also it does not have a lateral adjuster
  • Marked 'PRESTON' at the toe and 'No 9' behind the frog
  • The slightly complicated depth adjuster is unique to Preston in that the cutter adjuster is part of cap, and fits into a slot on the cap iron
  • The 2 inch blade iron is also marked 'E.PRESTON & SONS BIRM. ENG.' and also  the EP trade mark
  • The cap iron is marked 'E.PRESTON & SONS BIRM. ENG. PATENT' with the 'EP' trade mark
  • Rosewood front knob and rear handle
  • A very genuine example of a rare plane, with all original components BUT it has suffered damage to the sole and missing apiece of the left hand cheek (please study the photos to see the extent)
  • Please send me a message if you require more photos of the damaged area
  • ref 1965
  • Although damaged, it can still be used, but really,  it is a  display piece for the collector that does not already own one!