After ten years of gathering information and three years of full time research and extensive traveling, Roger K. Smith has authored his second book on patented planes. Contained in this comprehensive reference book are photographs, illustrations and a wealth of information relating to all patented and other planes manufactured in America between 1827 and 1960, which are known to exist, the exception being planes already presented in Volume I are not shown unless there was a design change and are used for comparison. Among much interested data included is: - New information on "Knowles Type" planes and Knowles planes marked Savage. - A Special 11 page section with previously unknown planes by Leonard Bailey - Planes manufactured by, and biographical information on scores of other inventors is present. -Over 50 pages are devoted to new data and rare planes by Stanley, including biographical information and photographs of their most important inventors. - The contents for over 20 important and rare catalogs with plane information is reproduced. - A special section on planes by Shelton, Millers Falls, Sargent, Ohio Tool Co., and Phelps Mfg. Co. is included. - The appendix contains William Hilton's Plane Patent Index, A type study of the Nos. 45 and 46 Stanley Combination Planes and Bedrock Planes. A Brand Name listing with over 160 names and other important data. - A complete bibliography, index, and extensive footnotes are included.

With its initial publication in 1983, A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes profoundly transformed the emphasis and direction of tool collecting. After several years of meticulous research, Thomas L. Elliott has completely redesigned, revised, and expanded this fifth edition to include entries and information accumulated since the fourth edition. The heart of this guide is the alphabetical directory of plane makers and dealers. This fifth edition now includes: 4590 biographical entries; 6160 imprint illustrations; 3030 wedge outlines; and over 3000 individual ratings for judging relative scarcity and value. Also included are sections providing insights helpful in buying and selling planes, an illustrated glossary of plane terms and styles, and an extensive bibliography for further research. This book is useful to both the beginner and the advanced collector, to historians and genealogists, and to all other with an interest in the subject.

Invaluable for anyone who owns or uses a Stanley 45 or 55 combination plane. This special compilation covers the development of all major types of Stanley combination planes: the Miller, the Traut, as well as the Stanley 45 and 55. Not only are the planes and their evolution described and fully illustrated, but their patent information is included and, in the case of the 45 and 55, so are copies of the original instruction booklets. 80 pages. Fully illustrated.

The book provides an important contribution to the technological and commercial history of crucible and electric steelmaking by thoroughly examining its development in Sheffield and American centres such as Pittsburgh. It also discusses cutlery, saw and file manufacturing, where the Americans quickly shed Sheffield's traditional technologies and, with the help of superior marketing, established a word lead by 1900. It is also shown, however, that this did not free the US from its dependence on Sheffield steel. Sheffield's innovation in special steelmaking, which began with the Hunstman crucible process in 1742, continued with a series of brilliant 'firsts', which gave the world tool, manganese, silicon, vanadium and stainless steel alloys. Thus the US continued to draw from Sheffield know-how, even in the twentieth century - a transfer of technology that was facilitated by the foundation of Sheffield's own subsidiary firms in America, the history of which is recounted here.

The Most Valuable Tool in Your Toolbox Lacking the edge on tool information? Cut through the competition and hammer home deals like a pro with Antique Trader Tools Price Guide. Featuring 700 color photos, thousands of listings with current values, market trends, and collecting advice, it's the definitive reference on antique tools. This book features: • 700 color photos, with actual prices received at auctions • 2,000 listings covering planes, braces, drills, saws, hammers, levels, rules, squares, gauges, scientific instruments, patented tools, advertising, and much more • Information on building a collection, condition grading, market trends, and investing New! • Chapter on collecting Stanley tools • Condition grading photos

The take-it-with-you collecting resource... Warman's Tools Field Guide At last, a guide you can really carry along to flea markets, antique stores, rummage sales, auctions & estate sales, containing hundreds of color photographs to make on-the-spot appraisals easy. • 2,000 price listings covering planes, levels, saws, braces, drills, gauges, edged tools, and more • 250 color photos • Information on trends and values, and advice on building a collection New! Stanley Tools Chapter