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skipskip:
I found a Bewley warranted plane this week.

pics here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/skipskip/sets/72157627041490399/

I cant find much about them inline.

what is this style of plane called?

where to find more info?

thanks

Skip

scottg:
Probably cause its English?
 I am not sure of that, but it look identical to lots of other English wedge arm plow planes.
The fence is boxwood lined. That's nice. I bet it was a former owner who did that.
 I like homemade or owner improved tools.
  Lots of collectors want everything all factory original, but that bores me to tears.
 yours Scott

walker:
hi skip,could be robert bewley leeds yorkshire.dates 1798-1845.late mark.
plough plane.early planes would have name in zigzag border.
 brian

Lewill2:
"Bewley Warranted" on 2 lines is the A1 mark listed in "American Wooden Planes" They were plane makers in NY NY 1822 - 1832. Rated as 2 stars for rarity, between 100 and 250 examples known at the time of publication around 2003. The boxwood boxing on the fence could be original to the plane. Many makers offered this on their planes. 

dowdstools:
+1 on what Lewill2 said.

Lynn

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