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1. 
   Metod | Sep 19, 2011 11:50am | #1

   User Made

   With no markings, it is probably of a 'non-commercial' origin - maybe made by a user. It depends on your interests, but refurbishing it would (judging by the looks) give you a user.

   Best wishes,

   Metod

2. 
   gdblake | Sep 21, 2011 01:38pm | #2

   Looks user made to me as well

   Rob:

   I agree with Metod, the plane looks user made.  The small knots here and there plus the very simple box shape and crude wedge are what make me think this is a user made plane.  Without seeing it in person it is hard to identify the wood.  Possibilities are apple, pear, or birch.  Doesn't look to be beech or anything exotic.  I doubt the plane has any real value, nor does it look worth trying to restore given the cracks.  Cool looking paperweight though.

   gdblake

3. 
   Metod | Sep 22, 2011 07:36am | #3

   Cracks

   gdblake,

   You are right about the cracks. I did notice them - they could be filled with epoxy. Is it worth it? It depends on the user. I would not do it to get a user (I have what I need at the moment) but to see if it can be done - you know, a hobbyist's take on it.

   Best wishes,

   Metod

4. 
   RobGross | Sep 25, 2011 06:19pm | #4

   Thanks!

   Thanks everyone for your feedback. I think I will keep this on my bookshelf! Most of the rest of the tools are useable, so I will put them to work!