Whats it worth? Woden #78

[Pac man]

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From here http://wodentools.com/datingwodenplanes.html

shouldnt be too hard to make - know any decent woodturners? 😀

[hiroller]

Yes Bunya, the Woden 78s always had the wooden (or was it Woden) front handle.
It was included along with the twin arms as a range of "improvements" on the Stanley 78.
Thanks to the nice link from Paul, lots of background info here:
http://wodentools.com/thewodenwseven...bateplane.html

[Pac man]

The precursor of the Woden is thought to be the WS
http://www.wstoolsbirmingham.com/han...ne-type-study/

[Chief Tiff]

Tha Anant A78 is a carbon copy of the Woden, complete with wooden knob. If someone really wants a knob for their plane they'll probably sell it as a spare part.

[orraloon]

The wood handle should be original. My WS has one. They were the company before Wodan and after that Record took over. I dont think record persisted with the handle. I do think the handle is a good feature and makes the plane easier to work with.
Regards
John



PS I did not notice the last 3 posts on page 2 before posting this. Some good research and info.

[hiroller]

Nice example there!
Record took the W78 and turned it into the 778.
They kept the twin arms, dropped the front knob and changed the blade depth adjuster from a lever to a screw type. I have a 778 but it is missing a depth stop. It came with a Stanley depth stop but it doesn't quite fit.
http://wodentools.com/thewodenwseven...bateplane.html

[DaveTTC]

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From here http://wodentools.com/datingwodenplanes.html

shouldnt be too hard to make - know any decent woodturners? 😀

Awesome link. Still chasing a decent woodturner but

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[DaveTTC]

Just fiished going thru the other posts and links. Some reat links, pictures and posts. Thanks to all

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[orraloon]

Dave,
I could knock out a quick handle on the lathe as I have one to copy from. If you end up with that plane and want a handle let me know. Wont be beech or rosewood however.
Regards
John

[DaveTTC]

John

I actually claim to do some turning though it has been a while. Its possible Paul was talking tongue-in-cheek to which i replied.

However, that being said, you could probably turn one up much closer to original than I as you have a 'hard copy'

I'll let you know if I end u with it

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art