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No. 201,068 – Improvement In Bench-Planes (Harrison P. Taylor) (1878)

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

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HARRISON P. TAYLOR, OF MINERVA, OHIO.

IMPROVEMENT IN BENCH-PLANES.

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Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 201,068, dated March 5, 1878; application filed September 7, 1877.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HARRISON P. TAYLOR, of Minerva, in the county of Stark and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Bench-Planes; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and enact description thereof, which will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification, and in which —

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a plane with my improved plane-guide attached to the side. Fig. 2 is a similar view, showing the guide-strip attached to the face of plane. Fig. 3 is a side elevation of the guide detached. Fig. 4. is an edge view of the same, and Fig. 5 is an end view.

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the figures.

My invention relates to guides for edge-planing; and consists in the construction of a reversible guide, which may be used either on the side or on the face of the plane, as circumstances shall render desirable, substantially as I shall now proceed more fully to describe, my present invention being an improvement on the invention for which Letters Patent of the United States No. 165,132 were granted to me on the 29th day of June, 1875.

In the drawings, A represents the plane, which may be of any suitable size and construction. The guide consists of a beveled strip of wood or metal, B, upon the beveled side or face of which is secured a metal plate, G, having turned-over parallel side flanges c c, by which a dovetailed slot or groove, b, is formed. In this groove slides a dovetailed plate, D, carrying a set-screw, d, by means of which it may be adjusted in any given position in relation to plate C. Secured at right angles upon plate C is a segment, E, which has a segmental slot, e, and the front edge of which is marked with a graduated scale. (See Fig. 4.)

F is the key-plate, which has a key-hole-shaped slot or mortise, f and is secured to the end of a slotted arm, G G’, pivoted at g to the point or center of the segment E, arms G G’ corresponding, therefore, to the radius of a circle whose center is at g, so that they will move freely on both sides of the slotted segment E. Through slot e passes a set or clamp screw, h, which unites arms G and G’, and by turning which these may be made to clamp the segment firmly, so as to remain immovably in position.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the two sheets of drawings, the manner of using my plane-guide will be readily understood. For ordinary use, it is secured upon the side of the plane, as shown in Fig. 1, so that only the narrow edge a of the guide-strip B shall bear against the face of the plane. To apply it to the plane, the bolt x is loosened a little, the large opening in the key-plate F is slipped over the bolt-head, after which the plate is pushed up against the bolt so as to bring the shank into the lower narrow part of the hole or mortise, when the bolt is again tightened, and the guide is in position ready for use. The angle of strip B is then regulated (according to the angle the edge is to have) by means of the clamp G G’, clamp-screw h, and the slotted and graded segment E, while vertical adjustment — that is, the distance between the bolt x upon which the guide is secured and the upper edge of the guide-strip — may be adjusted by means of the sliding plate D and set-screw d, so that my guide may be used on planes having different heights or distances between their side bolts and faces by a simple and easily effected adjustment of the guide.

If the plane-bit is dull in one place, or at one edge or side, the guide-strip B may be reversed, without detaching the adjusting mechanism from the plane, by simply loosening set-screw d, sliding plate C off of plate D, reversing the strip and plate, and sliding it on again from the opposite (thick) side of the strip, after which it is again secured in place by the set-screw d. When in this position (represented in Fig. 2) the strip will project over the face of the plane a width of about an inch, and covering the dulled part of the bit, so that full use may be had of its remaining exposed edge.

The manner of angular and vertical adjustment is, of course, precisely the same as that already described in explaining the adjustment of the guide when used as represented in Fig. 1.

This guide, consisting as it does, of few parts, is simple and durable in construction, will fit any plane, and can be produced at a small cost. It cannot give or spring while in use, but insures a true edge without any deviation from the proper angle, according to the set or adjustment of the guide at starting,

Having thus described my invention, I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States —

l. The beveled guide-strip B, having grooved plate C, in combination with the reversible plate D and vertically-adjustable key-plate F, substantially as and for the purpose herein shown and specified.

2. The combination of the slotted, and vertically-adjustable key-plate F with the graduated segment E, provided with the reversible plate D, substantially as and for the purpose herein shown and described.

3 The combination of the reversible plate D, provided with the slotted and graduated segment E, with the beveled or wedge-shaped guide-strip B, substantially as and for the purpose herein shown and specified.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixed my signature in presence of two witnesses.

HARRISON P. TAYLOR.

Witnesses:
GEO. KRYDER,
JOHN L. GOWER.

No. 167,943 – Improvement In Plane-Guides (Walter S. Shipe) (1875)

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

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WALTER S. SHIPE, OF MINERVA, OHIO.

IMPROVEMENT IN PLANE-GUIDES.

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Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 167,943, dated September 21, 1875; application filed August 14, 1875.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WALTER S. SHIPE, of Minerva, in the county of Stark and State of Ohio, have invented an Improvement in Plane-Guides, of which the following is a specification:

In the accompanying drawing, Figure 1 represents an end view of my improved plane-guide, and Fig. 2 a side view of the same.

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.

My invention has for its object to so improve the plane-guide for which a patent has been granted to me under date of January 6, 1874, and numbered 146,208, that it will work more steadily and accurately, and be readily set to any desired angle.

The invention consists, mainly, of a recessed handle-extension of the yoke part in connection with a slotted arc-piece of the guide-strip connecting plate, the arc-piece being pivoted to the yoke, and set by a clamp-screw thereto. A wire key with bent end is inserted into a hole of the guide-strip for being readily available for turning the clamping-screw nuts.

In the drawing, A represents a plane, to which the yoke B is attached in the customary manner by a clamping-screw at one end, and flanged side extensions at the opposite end. The yoke B is cast at the end below the flanges with a handle-extension, E, that is centrally recessed tor the slotted arc-piece D, which forms, with its guide-plate D1, the connection with the guide-strip C. The slotted arc D extends at right angles from guide-plate D1, and is inserted and pivoted at its center in the handle-extension E. A set-screw, E’, passes through the perforations of the handle E and the slot of the arc-piece for the purpose adjusting the sliding arc to any required angle. The outer circumference of the arc-piece D is graduated, so that the same may be directly set with the guide-strip C to any required degree of inclination toward the plane. The guide-plate D1 is slotted and adjusted in a recess of the guide-strip C, nearer to, or farther from, the plane by a set-screw, D2. A key, F, of strong wire, with bent end is inserted into a socket-hole of guide-strip C, being slightly curved at its longer part to be retained there in with a certain tension without falling out, the shorter bent end serving as handle to withdraw it from the guide-strip. The wire key F is inserted into perforations of the heads of the set-screws, so that they can be easily loosened or tightened, while the key may be securely put away into the socket-hole of the guide-strip without getting lost. The key is thus always at hand tor use for setting the plane-guide, which is steadily and firmly adjusted in the handle-extension or socket-piece of the yoke.

Having thus described my invention, I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent —

The combination, with a guide-strip, C, of plane-clamping yoke B, having recessed extension E, the pivotted slotted arc-piece D, and the clamp-screw E’, as and for the purpose specified.

WALTER S. SHIPE.

Witnesses:
JOHN BREIDENSTEIN,
A. N. BOORY.

No. 165,132 – Improvement In Guides For Bench-Planes (Harrison P. Taylor) (1875)

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

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HARRISON P. TAYLOR, OF MINERVA, OHIO, ASSIGNOR TO HIMSELF AND P.
A. PAINTER, OF SAME PLACE.

IMPROVEMENT IN GUIDES FOR BENCH-PLANES.

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Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 165,132, dated June 29, 1875; application filed May 28, 1875.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HARRISON P. TAYLOR, of Minerva, in the county of Stark and State of Ohio, have invented an Improvement in Guides for Bench-Planes, of which the following is a specification:

Figure 1 represents a perspective view of my improved plane-guide, as attached to a plane. Fig. 2 is an end view, and Fig. 3 a vertical section, of the same on the line c c, Fig. 2.

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.

The object of my invention is to provide an improved double adjustable plane-guide that may be readily set to any angle, and to any part on the face of the plane, that the whole width of the bit is used and the true face of the plane preserved.

The invention consists of a rectangular slotted or dovetailed piece that is attached to the side of the plane, and provided with a sliding piece, with guide-arms tor the pivoted, graduated, and slotted piece, which is set by a clamp screw, and attached by a slotted base-plate to the beveled guide-strip.

In the drawing, A represents the rectangular piece, by which the guide is attached to the side of the plane by a set-screw, B, passing through a slot or perforation of the same. The free end of piece A is either provided with a dovetail groove at the under side, or with a plain slot tor the purpose of guiding the sliding rectangular piece C, having dovetail or tongue, into any position, to any point on the face of the plane, or in opposite direction to some distance from the same, as required. The sliding piece C is firmly secured when adjusted by a set-screw, C1. The downward-extending part of slide-piece C forms, by a dividing recess, two guide-arms or standards, C2, between which the quadrantal piece D is pivoted, and by means of slot a and set-screw b set to any angle toward the face ofthe plane, according to the graduation of its circumference. A base-plate, D’, at right angles to the quadrantal part, carries, by slot and clamp-screw, a beveled wooden or iron guide-strip, F, which may be brought up to the edge and face of the plane. One or two guides may be used, according to the length of plane or material. The guide attachment is removed by detaching the fastening-screw of the rectangular piece A from the side of the plane, or by leaving the same on the plane, using it as a handle, and taking off the slide-piece with the rest of the attachment.

The guide may be adjusted to use the plane square or at any bevel, the main advantage being the sliding of the guide-strip under the face of the plane.

Having thus described my invention, I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent —

The combination of plate A, slide C, single set-screw C1, and quadrant D, all constructed and arranged as and for the purpose specified.

HARRISON P. TAYLOR.

Witnesses:
JOHN BREIDENSTEIN,
HERBERT NICKELSON.

No. 146,208 – Improvement In Plane-Guides (Walter S. Shipe) (1874)

No. 146,208 – Improvement In Plane-Guides (Walter S. Shipe) (1874)

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

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WALTER S. SHIPE, OF MINERVA, OHIO.

IMPROVEMENT IN PLANE-GUIDES.

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Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 146,208, dated December 18, 1874; application filed November 15, 1873.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WALTER S. SHIPE, of Minerva, in the county of Stark and State of Ohio, have invented a new and Improved Plane-Guide, of which the following is a specification:

In the accompanying drawing, Figure 1 represents a sectional end view of my improved plane-guide as applied to a plane. Fig. 2 is a side view of the same 5 and Fig. 3, a detail horizontal section of the wide pivot on the line c c, Fig. 1.

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.

My invention relates to an improvement in plane-guides by which the plane is steadied in squaring or beveling to any desired angle without the use of a try-square or bevel; and consists of a yoke, which is firmly applied to the plane, and provided, at one end, with a pivoted guide-strip, which is adjusted by clamping-screws under any required angle to the plane.

In the drawing, A represents the plane; B, the yoke; and C, the guide-strip. The yoke B is rigidly applied to plane A by means of a clamp-screw, a, at one side, and a flanged extension, b, at the other side. The guide-strip C is applied to a connecting-piece, D, which is pivoted, by its semicircular part d, to the outwardly-projecting end of yoke B, below flanges b. The semicircular part d is beveled along its circumference, divided by degrees, and rigidly set to any angle to the plane by a curved wedge-piece, e, which is tightly secured between part d and the beveled projection g, at the outer end of yoke B, by a set-screw, f The slotted extension-piece D projects at a right angle to the semicircular part d, and slides in a recess, h, of guide-strip C, so that it may be carried up to the base of the plane, to be firmly secured by a fixed set-screw and washer, l.

When the plan is to be used with the guide for squaring, beveling, or jointing boards, veneers, &c., the yoke is placed over the plane, and firmly screwed thereon in such a manner that the center of the semicircular part d is slightly below the base of the plane. The set-screw at the edge of the are is then loosened, which allows the swinging of the guide-strip to any desired angle. If the angle between the guide-strip and base of the plane is oblique, the set-screw in the slotted part of piece D is loosened, to give greater play to the guide. When the guide is in position, the set-screw and wedge at the arc are tightened, and the guide moved up till it touches the base of the plane. The set-screw of the guide is then tightened on the slotted piece, and the plane ready for use, saving time and labor, and allowing of various applications in the trade.

Having thus described my invention, I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent —

1. The plane-guide consisting of yoke B, with clamping- screw a, pivoted connecting-piece D, curved wedge-piece e, and guide-strip C, with fixed setscrew l, arranged and applied substantially as and for the purposes described.

2. The yoke B, having projecting end, forming the seat of the semicircular part d of piece D, and beveled projecting lug g, as set forth.

WALTER S. SHIPE.

Witnesses:
E. W. POORMAN,
GEO. W. PATTON.