Found some "OLD" Planes?

[Will Hon]

I was sorting through some things in my grandfathers barn and found a couple of hand planes. They were both in pretty rough condition... I spent quite a bit of time fixing one up, and then on another trip I found the other. They don't appear to have any discernible manufacturer... only stamped with "Made in U.S.A.", and I only found that after I cleaned the rust off, can anyone identify them?

[Lee Schierer]

You might get faster identification on the Neander side.

[Todd Burch]

The first photo shows a hunk of metal that should be melted down into something else.
The second is a Stanley 110. Great little block plane. Good shape too. I use mine ALL... THE... TIME...

Todd

[Cody Colston]

That first one looks to be a cheap plane plus it's missing the front knob, cap iron and a blade...in other words, it's junk.

That block plane looks to be serviceable although the newer Stanleys have an adjustable mouth and are inexpensive...but they don't come from your grandfather, either.

[Will Hon]

thanks for the input so far guys. What makes the first one so terrible? Is it just a poorly made offshore or what?

[Jim Koepke]

I saw your post in Neanderthal Haven.

The large plane looks to be a Millers Falls #14, an equivalent to a Stanley #5.

If it cleans up well, it might not be too bad. Otherwise, it if does have a lot of rust on the sole, finding the parts to restore it may be more work than just finding another one. The Stanley #5 is a very common plane and is often at yard sales or such for $5-$10.

jim