Millers Falls 75: Not all here?

[Dan Milosch]

I've been restoring a Millers Falls 75 plane--part of my father's estate. Is there supposed to be a chip breaker? When I tighten the cap, there's still play in the blade. Also, any comments on the quality of this plane? I never heard of Millers Falls before.
-Dan

[Russell Nugent]

Shouldn't be a chip breaker. Millers Falls were very good tools.

[Jim Koepke]

There should be a screw holding down the cap. Tighten the screw to get the cap to hold the blade solid.

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[glenn bradley]

Love my MF planes. Several sites dedicated to them. Here’s one.


http://www.millersfallsplanes.com/millers-falls-number-75-block-plane/

[steven c newman]

Thought I had one...went to the shop and checked....had to dust it off a bit...but
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When in doubt, check the side of the plane..
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Plane is just a "knock-off" of a Stanley No. 220
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Not much to this plane, under the hood...
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Has a decent sized ramp for the iron to rest on..
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Logo on the iron..."Solid Tool Steel"
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Does not have an adjustable toe....Nor does the bevel up iron have a chipbreaker. Standard angle, bevel up plane. $1.75 when brand new (1938)

cast cap MIGHT have been black, this one came in a red colour...