No. 87

The No.87 is a basic block plane that is manually adjusted for the depth of cut and the lateral adjustment. The cap is leveraged with a rod controlled with a tension adjustment wheel. The plane has a fixed mouth and is bed at 20 degree with a bevel up configuration. The No. 87 can also be found under the Fulton name when it was rebranded for Sears.

Type 1 configuration – 1929 - 1935

• Millers Falls name and model number are cast around the knob.

• The iron landing has a full surface with no recess.

• After the initial release, the name and number are stamped on the cheek.

• The mouth is very narrow - 7/64”

• Knob is a threaded rosewood knob.

• Tension wheel lever cap is painted red (1929-1932), later, the lever cap is painted black (1933-1964)

• “Since 1868” iron trademark (see irons for more details)

Type 2 configuration starting 1936 to 1944

• Millers Falls embossed name and model number are removed from the bed.

• Mouth is enlarged to 13/64”

• 1942 - Knob is a stained hardwood.

Type 3 configuration starting 1945 to 1964

• Knob is secured to the bed with a 10-24 flat head machine screw.

• Iron landing has a recessed area.

• In 1949, the iron trademark was changed to include the words “Solid Tool Steel”.

• 1949, Knob made of rosewood.

• 1956, Knob made of tropical Goncalo wood.

• 1964 - The May 1964 catalog no longer lists the No. 87