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Photo of a forged hand plane sitting on a workbench

The “Forged Hand Plane” a 16th-Century Replica Block Plane

$500 plus S/H

  • This plane is based on a 16th century hand plane in the collection of the MAK museum in Vienna. The plane was forged in two parts and silver brazed together.

    • Steel body and wedge

    • 1-5/16” 1084 blade

    • 4-1/8” long x 1-7/8” ”wide

    • 32 degree bed angle

    • 13 oz

    • Bevel down blade

    • Handcrafted

    This plane shows the marks of its making, with file strokes, hammer impressions, and other traces left by the tools. The finish reflects historical methods, keeping these details as they were on the originals.

    Measurements are approximate

  • To purchase please email me at ericmeyermaker@gmail.com

Wooden bullnose plane with shavings

Unrefined Bullnose Smoothing Plane

$SOLD

  • This prototype bullnose plane represents a study in essentials. For this plane I focused on the core build rather than the usual refinements and finishing touches. Those details weren’t necessary for the function or design of this particular plane.

    • Maple Body

    • Purple Heart wear plate

    • Mouth plate made from a framing square

    • 1” O1 blade

    • #” long x #” ”wide

    • 35 degree bed angle

    • Bevel down blade

    • Boiled Linseed Oil Finish

    • Textured body

    • Handcrafted

    Measurements are approximate.

  • To purchase please email me at ericmeyermaker@gmail.com

Dancing-Master Calipers

Lady Leg Claipers

$35 plus S/H

  • At home in any shop for every type of maker. They can be used to store and transfer measurements. As well as, verify internal and external dimensions.

    • Steel legs with a brass nut

    • Patina finish

    • 4-1/4" tall. 7-3/4" when fully opened.

    • Handcrafted

    History

    "Commonly known as dancing-master calipers, many different legged calipers were shop made throughout the 18th and 19th and centuries and into the early 20th century. The calipers get their name from their shape, usually dancing legs, though some show entire silhouettes of ladies or men (and, occasionally, on a risqué example, both). Considered folk art, many dancing-master calipers show the whimsy of their maker: legs bare or stocking clad, female or male, elegant or awkward. Though the profiles on most calipers look best with the legs set to check inside dimensions, the legs can usually be rotated to take outside measurements as well." - The Art of Fine Tools by Sandor Nagyszalanczy, p. 21

  • To purchase please email me at ericmeyermaker@gmail.com or visit https://ericmeyermaker.etsy.com

Hand holding a mini-chisel

Mini-Chisel

$85 plus S/H

  • This mini chisel was designed for fine paring operations such as cleaning up dovetails and instrument making.

    • 6" x 7/16" x 3/16" with a 1/16" cutting edge (152mm x 11mm x 5mm - 1.5mm cutting edge)

    • 20 degree bevel

    • Patina Finish

    • Handcrafted

    Measurements are approximate

  • To purchase please email me at ericmeyermaker@gmail.com or visit https://ericmeyermaker.etsy.com

A wood and metal handplane with the words 'Accepting Communications' diagonally across it.

Commissioned Tool

$TBD

  • Please email me at ericmeyermaker@gmail.com if you would like to have a custom tool made to your specifications.

    To confirm an order a 25% non-refundable deposit will be necessary, the remainder (plus shipping) to be paid upon completion.

    Specs, price, and timeline to be determined.

  • To purchase please email me at ericmeyermaker@gmail.com