SOLD T9876 RARE Vintage EDWARD PRESTON No.14 1/2 Smoothing PLANE
SOLD T9876 RARE Vintage EDWARD PRESTON No.14 1/2 Smoothing PLANE
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Vintage tools - plane T8150
Up for sale is a RARE Edward Preston 14 & 1/2 Heavy SMOOTHING PLANE. The original rosewood handles are unique to this plane.
Interestingly, the original cutter is stamped “PRESTON EP Best Crucible Cast TUNGSTEN Steel”. Record are the only other plane manufacturer that stamped their irons so & they started using Prestons bullnose plane patterns after Preston went bust in the 1930s, so perhaps they got their ideas for Tungsten alloy blades from Preston? Its a lovely rare plane.
CONDITION
This plane is in authentic vintage condition, wear & tear consistent with age & use, some plating loss, partial decal on the rear handle, an extra nice Preston smoothing plane.
Please check the photos as they are part of the description.
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