Galoot Image Central Pics from the Porch Home :: Login Album list :: Last uploads :: Last comments :: Most viewed :: Top rated :: My Favorites :: Search Home > User galleries > Sgt42RHR > Brown farm plane Brown farm plane TITLE  +   -  FILE NAME  +   -  DATE  +   -  POSITION  +   -  HOA___WET_molding_planes_from_Henry_Ambrose.JPGMolding Planes from the Ambrose-Brown farm130 viewsThe molding plane on the top with W.E.T. i)nitials carved does not have a readable maker's mark. The bottom beading plane with HOA initials carved carries the makers mark of John Cogdell (London 1750-1765), and belonged to Henry Osborne Ambrose my GGGrandfather (1799 - 1875), a carpenter who lived in Petersburg, VA and Sussex County, Virginia. I was able to sharpen blades on both planes and they work perfectly!Sgt42RHR Henry_Ambrose_Plane_signed_W_E_T_.JPGUnknown maker carved W.E.T. intials from Brown-Ambrose farm189 viewsThe blade was rusted into the plane, had about 1/32 of rust overall the blade; fortunately it was not pitted underneath the crud. Sharpened it to 8000 grit and it cut perfect molding. While the maker's mark on this plane is too faint to be read, the other plane carved with W.E.T.'s initials was made by Robert Eastburn who made planes in Brunswick, NJ 1802-1826.Sgt42RHR John_Cogdell_(London_1750-1765)_beading_plane_belonging_to_Henry_O__Ambrose.JPGJohn Cogdell beading plane returned to service!208 viewsThis plane belonged to my GGGrandfather Henry Osborne Ambrose (1799-1875), and was made in London by John Cogdell (1750-1765). I sharpened the blade to 8000 grit and it cuts a glass smooth bead--after 250 years. To hold this tool in my hands and use it is such a wonderful connection with Henry Ambrose.Sgt42RHR Barnard_plane_and_Whatsit.jpgBarnard Plane and Whatsit177 viewsThis plane is just marked BARNARD. Like another old plane in this album from the old Brown homeplace, it was carved with the initials W.E.T. In 1842, Robert Brown carved his initials over those of W.E.T. The Whatsit pictured at the lower left is similar to another whatsit of the same type: a wooden conical shape with three grooves cut carefully in the surface.Sgt42RHR More_tools_from_the_Brown-Ambrose_family_farm.JPGMore tools from the Brown-Ambrose family farm270 viewsI could not find marks on the braces. Note the puzzle piece. The dividers are seriously cool and I'll sharpen and use them.Sgt42RHR Whatsit.JPGWhatsit top view234 viewsSgt42RHR Whatsit_side_view.JPGWhatsit side view257 viewsThree grooves, evenly spacedSgt42RHR Probably_an_edger_for_leather_work-harness.JPGPerhaps an edging tool for leather work160 viewsI wonder if anyone recognizes the maker's marksSgt42RHR Eastburn_plane_and_unidentified_plane.JPGEastburn and unidentifed molding planes200 viewsBoth are carefully carved with initials W.E.T. on the sides. I don't know who that might be; perhaps not family Robert Eastburn (1774-1854) made planes in New Brunswick, New Jersey, --1802—26-, and was probably New Jersey’s earliest planemaker. The EASTBURN imprint is the earliest of his three imprints. Another of Henry Ambrose planes (see images 8, 9, 10 in the folder) was made by Samuel C. Cook, who also worked in Brunswick, NJ 1825-1845.Sgt42RHR Henry_Osborne_Ambrose_owned_this_plane.JPGSide bead plane owned by Henry Osborne Ambrose230 viewsMy great-great-grandfather Henry Osborne Ambrose (1799 -1875) was a carpenter and carved his initials in this side bead plane. This plane is makred I*COGDELL and was made by John Cogdell who worked in London (1750-1765). Sgt42RHR bottom.JPGBottom264 viewsIt appears that a some time something was nailed to the bottom of the plane body between the two iron rails.Sgt42RHR left_side.JPGleft side205 views13 5/8 inches long, 3 3/8 inches tall in the body.Sgt42RHR 15 files on 2 page(s) 1 2 Powered by Coppermine Photo Gallery and JoomBla!