US Patent: 12,234
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| Bench plane
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Patentee:
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| William C. Hopper (exact or similar names) - Pittsburgh, PA |
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Patent Dates:
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| Granted: |
Jan. 16, 1855 |
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Patent Pictures:
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A rare transitional plane by William C. Hopper with patented throat mechanism. Image courtesy and (C) Martin J. Donnely. |
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EAIA Chronicle article on the Hopper Patent Plane
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Description: |
| Wooden bench plane with adjustable mouth. The wedge goes underneath the cutter rather than on top. |
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