H1568 Vintage Scarce 1950s WOODSTOCK Australian Made small No.5 ROUTER PLANE

ITEM DESCRIPTION Vintage tools - plane H1568 Up for sale is a scarce & unusual vintage 1950s MINI ROUTER by WOODSTOCK Australia. Perfect for smaller jobs- inlay work & lock face plate rebates & smaller hinge recesses etc. “Made in Coburg Melbourne around 1950-55 by Mr Stan Johns who started making tools whilst working as a pattern maker and teaching at Collingwood Technical School. Blades were made by Gregory Steel Products Pty. Ltd. (Gregsteel), who operated nearby. The name 'Woodstock' was the name of Stan Johns grandfathers house in Gippsland Victoria.” From Australian Woodworking Planemakers by Trevor Semmens Weight: 180g CONDITION This spokeshave is in authentic vintage condition, wear & tear consistent with age & use, some tarnish due to age. Will require a light sharpening before use, a handy little router with nice low handles, a hard to find Australian made router. Please check the photos as they are part of the description.