I recently went to a flea market and picked up an old plane (paid $13). When I got it home I tried to learn more about it. Here is what I learned:
1. Printed on the depth adjustment know is Bailey Patent Aug 31 1858 and Aug 6 1864 (hard to read but I think is reads 1864). It looks like there is an 'S' between the Bailey and the Patent.
2. It has no iron blade.
3. The iron cap measures 2" wide.
4. The plane is 8 9/16" long and 2 1/2" at its widest.
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Can someone help me identify this plane? and...
I would really like to use the plane (at least once) so what blade do I need?
I always appreciate the help and advice I get from those wiser and more experienced than me!
John