The plane shown here is an exact copy of a late-model Stanley #7 (22" long with the cutter 2-3/8" wide). The important features have all been replicated, the only difference being a slight modification in the handle pattern. With a high-quality E. Berg Eskilstuna blade (hyvenstal) and the branding mark Anchor on the lever cap (repeated on the box label with a crown and designation #7 size), the plane is a first-rate grey iron casting exhibiting good finish and fettle. Sadly, this plane has been violated in a most obscene manner; it has been dropped and broken. A previous owner used epoxy in an unsuccessful attempt to repair it. The break perhaps provides a clue as to the plane's pristine condition, as it has obviously not been well used. It is believed that this manufacturer produced planes for a very short time, so examples of its product are not found in great numbers.

As an aside, a putshevel is a tool with a short sole used for finish work, similar to a jack or smoothing plane. Considering the size of this tool, it might better have been called a rubank, which is a long plane.

D.S. Orr

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