Shop Tools #12: Hmmmm. What is it?

Interesting!

-- Dale, Ohio

It looks like it could be some sort of decorative greasebox, but I don’t see any residue inside.

-- Robert - Visit my woodworking blog: http://littlegoodpieces.wordpress.com

I agree, there is nothing inside to give a clue. I thought about it being a snuff box or something similar…

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

maybe a placebo plane. it makes the wood think it is being planed, and it decides to lie flat on its own, without any of those messy shavings.

or maybe a training plane, great for teaching. JK

don’t know, but it is a nice woodworking decoration, that will never accidentally cut into your shelf or table

Does the wedge come out? Maybe you will find something in the wedge pocket?

-- Oldworld, Fair Oaks, Ca

Is the iron sharp on the embedded end? If you rub the sides does a Jeannie come out?

-- Master hand plane hoarder. - http://timetestedtools.com

It does not come out. It is only a mock blade and wedge.

John, you can open the hindged part and see under it.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Very interesting

-- Chuck Emery, Michigan,

Are the screws pointed or flat on the end? What metal is the hinge made of? Does the hinge have hammer marks?

-- Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." http://chiselandforge.com

i could be a salesman model or what one of the other guys said a grease box honestly idk

It’s a play dough press.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

I would say it is a stash box. Set it with the planes for disguise.

-- Woodworking shouldn't cost a fortune: http://lowbudgetwoodworker.blogspot.com/

It is a baby plane waiting to grow up.

-- It is always the right time, to do the right thing.

I have to agree with Robert, The first thing I thought when I saw it was a grease box.

-- I don't make mistakes, I have great learning lessons, Greg

Some more info. The plane is 1 1/4” wide x 5” long. Measured at the horn it is 2 3/4” tall.

Dave, the hinge looks like brass. It does not appear to have any hammer marks. I am still deciding If I want to remove a screw or not. They look like small brass wood screws.

The wedge appears to be secured in the body of the plane with a brass pin. You can see it on each side of the plane. It is dark enough that it blends well with the wood.

I like the idea of a stash box. It would blend in with the other tools well.

I would not think it would be very convient as a grease box. It is small enough it would be difficult to get into the hole.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov