Adjustable Block Planes
No. 16, No. 17, No. 26, No. 27, No. 36, No. 37
This page will show you the six block planes that have the same mechanical functionality. The only difference between these planes are the length of their sole and or the style of the lever cap. All have an eccentric lever adjustable mouth, finger grips on the cheeks, lateral adjustment lever and a depth adjusting nut. The width of the irons are 1-5/8” with a bed angle of 20 degrees.
The links on this page are the same links on the main block plane page. This is a way to show different planes with the same functionality. Use the quick links above to go directly to a plane or click on a picture for a detailed description of that plane. To return to this page, use the browser back button or go to the main block plane page from the header and select the Fully Adjustable link.
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Model: |
Sole Length |
Lever Cap |
Lever Cap Finish |
Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.16 | 6-1/4" | Cam Lock | Enamel | 1929-1971 |
| No.17 | 7" | Cam Lock | Enamel | 1929-1964+ |
| No.26 | 6-1/4" | Cam Lock | Nickel | 1929-1944 |
| No.27 | 7" | Cam Lock | Nickel | 1929-1944 |
| No.36 | 6-1/4" | Knuckle Joint | Nickel | 1929-1959 |
| No.37 | 7" | Knuckle Joint | Nickel | 1929-1959 |
6-1/4” X 1-5/8”
7” X 1-5/8”
6-1/4” X 1-5/8”
7” X 1-5/8”
6-1/4” X 1-5/8”
7” X 1-5/8”
Fully adjustable examples
Shows a No. 16 type 2 and a No. 17 type 2. It is not clear when Millers Falls used the brass knob and adjustment nut.
Starting in the back is a No. 16 (type 2), followed by a No. 17 (type 2), next with a nickel cam lever cap is a No. 26 (type 2). The forth plane with the knuckle cap is a No. 36 (type 1). The two planes that are missing are the No. 27 and the No. 37.
No. 36 on the right and a No. 37 on the left