V&B No 518 Block Plane
as illustrated in the Vaughan And Bushnell Tools catalogue No. 27 (1927).
V & B Block Planes
Adjustable Throat
Nickel Trimmed with Unbreakable Steel Knuckle Cap
Refer to the Series 500 Block Planes for a general description of this line.
Specifications:
| Plane Type: | Block Plane |
| Features: | Adjustable, with screw adjustment for cutter. Adjustable throat |
| Manufactured: | From 1926 to c1935 |
| Length: | 6 inches |
| Cutter Width: | 1⅝ inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron body, with brass knob |
| Finish: | Japanned, with Nickel trimmings |
| Price (1923): | N.A. |
| (1927): | $2.80 |
| Uses: | General purpose block plane |
Please check the Value Guide For V&B Planes page for relative prices.
Additional Notes:
The levercap design on found planes differ slightly to the ones illustrated in the catalogue. They are also made from a lighter gauge steel than is generally found on similar planes by other makers.
