Fales Plane

Ever spot a rusty, overcomplicated-looking scraper in a garage sale junk bucket? Don’t pass it by. In this post, we break down the engineering evolution of the Stanley #82, look at the 1907 and 1933 patents, and explore why the original “obsolete” design actually wins out in my shop

Ever stumble upon a woodworking tool that looks like it holds a secret? The Fales Patent Plane is one such enigma! This versatile marvel from the past aimed to replace a whole set of traditional planes with its ingenious design. Join me on a journey into the history of this fascinating tool, its clever inventor,…