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   BruceS | May 05, 2008 03:27am | #1

   I just saw my first one this weekend while on my antique jaunt.  Thought it was Butt ugly, bluish gray with orangish plastic knob and tote.  The streamline design does make it look like a space ship or some sort of space gun.

   Did I pass something up I should have bought?

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

   
   

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   Edited 5/4/2008 8:28 pm ET by BruceS

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   BilljustBill | May 05, 2008 04:12am | #3

     Bruce,

     When I saw it, it reminded me of the transition from the days of steam locomotives and the streamlined diesel engines.  Looked a lot like all the futuristic designs of the 1950's

      I'm on a learning curve with this find, too. 

   What price was on the Miller plane you saw?

     Just a few minutes ago I found these pictures....

    http://oldtoolheaven.com/bench/buckr.htm

     Bill

   Edited 5/4/2008 9:19 pm ET by BilljustBill

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   BruceS | May 05, 2008 05:20am | #5

   I think it was about $25.  But not being a collector or a reseller for profit I just kind of looked it over and went on looking for users that I want.  The Art nouveau look just didn't turn me on at all.  Your right about the transition stream line steam locomotives, there was a maroon one that used to come through this area every now and then but have not seen it recently.

   What is the button under the front knob for?Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   BilljustBill | May 05, 2008 06:53am | #6

   What is the button under the front knob for?

    

   I have no idea, unless it's there for counterbalance and front end weight...  Maybe we'll hear!

   Bill

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   philip | May 05, 2008 10:28am | #7

   I had the same question and I would think it is to do with attaching the knob- what you see is the end of a cross pin and the knob screw engages with this.Philip Marcou

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   RickL | May 05, 2008 02:27pm | #8

   Definitely not an Art Nouveau style. More of a 50's Buck Rogers style, hence the name.  Closer to Art Deco but 30 years past the period. I have several and they are mediocre plnaes and more of a collectible these days.

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   BruceS | May 05, 2008 04:08pm | #9

   Art deco,  your right!  got my arts mixed up.Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   troys | May 05, 2008 03:38am | #2

   Hi Bill here's a link to info on Millerfall's tools. http://oldtoolheaven.com/ I have one of there #22 which is the same size as a Stanley #7 and it is a nice plane. Some of the Buck Rodger's models have sold for quiet a bit on E-bay you might track them there. If it is in good shape you might do well.

   Troy

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   BilljustBill | May 05, 2008 04:14am | #4

   Troy,

   Thank you for your help.

     Bill