J.J. Vinall plane

[GaryD]

My wife purchased this old plane at a tag sale.  It is stamped J.J. Vinall and Cleveland.  Could not find much of anything on the internet search other than the company was around in the 1840's and 50's.  Not sure that is even correct.  Does anyone know much about this brand, or have you seen one?  I am not familiar with this type of plane, but it appears the knife is missing.  Thanks for any info.

[kwoswalt99]

That's a plow plane. You could make an iron easily.

[wvtools]

Elliott (2003) lists that maker in Cleveland from 1845 to 1853; 2 star rarity,

It is missing the wedge also.  Many plow planes came with a set of 8 differing width blades.   Some had snecked blades and some did not.  Google snecked blades; I do not know how to describe it -- a doohicky at the top of the blade that goes to the side.  I think it aids in positioning the blade.

[Lewill2]

The thumb screw type piece on the top of the plane is the depth stop adjustment. The screw on the side in the church window opening is the depth stop lock.

[turnnut]

 even with missing parts, you owe the Mrs. a good reward.