I Remake An Odd 1878 Hand Plane Chisel Patent [Patent Remake]

I fully remade a tool that was patented in 1878. This specific patent in on a very odd design which includes a hand plane within the handle of a chisel. You can see that patent document here: patents.google.com/patent/US2...
I decided to use brass and Brazilian cherry as the materials for the tool. I did not have any specific measurements to reference so all decisions on design were made through the patent drawing. While the final outward appearance of the tool is close to the patent design, I did choose to attach the brass portions by threading them into the wood plane body, for extra strength.
I have not made a hand plane solely by carving it out with chisels, so this was a large challenge for me. I did practice several times and found that purchasing some specific plane-making tools (plane floats) were key to success.
I found this patent recreation process to be incredibly rewarding and it was great seeing each piece come together. I hope to do many more in the future.
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[@HandToolRescue]

So, I sell these insanely large screwdriver kits now. If you ever wanted a screwdriver that was also weapon, I've got you covered. www.handtoolrescue.com/products/nutreleaser9000

[@oneuponedown]

Great for replacing the ground down piece of rebar with the duct tape handle.

[@thabaldwookiee1692]

Ok not even sure you have the tools to do this but watching this video awesome by the way. But what if you could get more old blue prints and remake them like this one. I know I'd watch but I love your channel so.

[@dimitar4y]

"also a weapon" +1

[@Crewsy]

@@thabaldwookiee1692 He actually mentioned at the end that he wants to remake/make more tools from old patents and asked if anyone had any drawings.

[@lotharbeck71]

I don't have access to the woodworking tools I would need to make the grip, so I am holding off on the screwdriver.

[@planky11]

I can just imagine HTR sitting in a leather armchair beside a fire, bookshelves lining the wall behind him, "smoking" a toy pipe blowing bubbles whilst talking about weird and wonderful tools

[@HandToolRescue]

That's a normal night for me.

[@xanderfuchsbichler3206]

@@HandToolRescue a video containing that would be amazing

[@grovermatic]

@@xanderfuchsbichler3206 like those videos meant to be background loops such as Nick Offerman by the fireplace sipping scotch, or the guy who plays Jesus Christ having a glass of wine. :-D

[@scruffy6151]

Lol.

[@wooodrow99]

Forgotten Tools

[@JosephCenter]

I love that center-finding technique for drilling into the side of a cylinder.

[@namAehT]

Same here, never seen that one before

[@camillosteuss]

@@namAehT Its not unknown among machinists, but its not used for precise centering... It does get you very close, but not as much as dual edge/2...

[@36cowboysintotalatramranch]

Straight out of my calculus class. When are we going to use the properties of a tangent line? Apparently, in a machine shop!

[@idothings6685]

Truely 5 head, at first I was like wtf he doing lol...

[@bhandlon]

Yea that blew my mind 😮

[@nathaniellangston5130]

I'm haunted by you whispering "The Model" everytime I see the swing saw!

[@kanemeasham-pywell92]

Was just thinking that 😂

[@fastindy]

..... the mooooooddelllllllll

[@OhShitSeriously]

I was disappointed not to hear it this time too.

[@urituchmanpigeon]

Yes! This is so good, I love it! To be a real pro with this tool, one would know precisely how many taps it would take to chop dovetails, while simultaneously setting the plane iron to plane them flush later.

[@birdseyeview1543]

collaboration with Uri please!!!

[@HandToolRescue]

Maximum efficiency as it could also remove your fingerprints at the same time.

[@danielohara1040]

So much wood and brass! You must be in heaven Uri haha

[@elickes]

A collaboration between these two would be AMAZING! The videos AND resulting shenanigans!

[@evilcanofdrpepper]

yes, as he was demonstrating it I realized the issue with adding a sharp blade to the tip of something you forcefully jab forward that often gives unexpectedly. I'm saying I think someone is going to get stabbed with the chisel while planing something and someone is also going to slice their hand open on the place while chiseling something. You would need to remove the other tool while using it or at the very least put covers on the blades. HTR should put out a part 1.5 where he makes the covers, they would help for storage too.

[@bjarnivalur6330]

This really looks like something that Uri Tuchman would have made.

[@HandToolRescue]

Thanks!

[@DevilDog36th]

Literally came here just to say that lol

[@DelayedPenalty]

It really does, and that's an absolute compliment.

[@davomontgomeryda3rd]

I literally came at 11:24.

[@joshuaspears3580]

Thought the same thing

[@hrofty]

Honestly, the fact that he used that monstrosity at 12:55 and survived to tell the tale is a miracle.

[@CollectiveSoftware]

✨~The Model~✨

[@qshed]

"The Model" scares the living bejesus out of me very time.

[@Aleph-Noll]

its so ominous haha

[@michaele.milionis5039]

I think you should release a “holiday fireplace video” just 8 hours of the mini fireplace with holiday music playing, maybe have the wrench sitting in a little rocking chair in front of it. Great job.

[@861LJ]

Michael E. Milionis that would be hilarious! 😆😆

[@sirsteele]

This will always be my favorite restoration (and recreation) channel on the Tube. Not only do you get amazing content, but you get the quirky sense of humor that goes along with it! Simply top-notch all around! I would love to see more of this type of content!

[@getberget]

You should watch his Instagram stories. It’s even better than KZbin.

[@warrantyvoid100]

Now you've made it you can take it apart, test it for lead paint and soak it in Evaporust.

[@finallyholdingontoletitgo1607]

😂

[@jonny555ive]

This was an absolute amazing build. Your craftsmanship is God-like. I am totally blown away by the beauty of your rendition. The brass was a nice touch. Fantastic job sir, simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing this with us. I am truly looking forward for your next build. Stay safe and I hope to see you again soon. - Jonny

[@Flying0Dismount]

You forgot to say "The Model" when you were using the swing saw 😢

[@dvasymmetry9696]

but I said it, when I saw it!

[@scruffy6151]

👍

[@mykalimba]

One does not simply say "The Model". It should be whispered, in the most eerily creepy way possible.

[@Chokum]

That's exactly what I was thinking

[@trapjohnson]

There is the catch, it was never his job to say it, it was ours. He simply spoke it in the introduction video as an education.

[@RestoredChannel]

Beautiful work! Brilliant how you lined up the mill 17:48 👌

[@HandToolRescue]

Thanks! That technique isn't perfect, but gets you very close.

[@ctrlaltdude]

@@HandToolRescue Yes I didn't know that trick yet so thank you very much!!

[@justinmabry9178]

We definitely need to see more of these patent recreations! I love the channel! Keep them coming.

[@chanceallen734]

I Iike watching you bring old tools back to life, whither its refurbishment or recreation. Thank you for the education and entertainment you provide.

[@bobm4917]

Your channel has me looking at stuff differently now. Whenever I see something old, that's been put out to pasture, I find myself wondering if maybe I could rescue it! I've never restored anything before, but you make it look so enjoyable. Thank you

[@bocfus72]

This is by far my favorite project of yours, would like to see more of these!!!

[@chaser9889]

Your videos have been such a savior during my time with COVID - such a bad headache that your silent videos are great.

[@pilgrimm23]

The ability to hand taper on a lathe is an art form in itself.. well done

[@jipplejapple3347]

Caught myself thinking "Dude! You're gonna catch your papers on fire!" I'm an idiot.🤦 Great job on the build.

[@louis6593]

I learned a new thing today. That centerpoint finding in the mill. I've never seen that one before.

[@donaldmatthies6026]

That was really pleasant to watch, also the fact that you were able to find the actual tool, wow! Pretty damn close to the real one. Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.

[@smulderphotography2145]

Incredible talent and sense of humor! The triple threat

[@shawnreed8365]

Your opening reminded me of The Friendly Giant!! Thanks for the memories!!! Best and ONLY restoration channel on KZbin!!! Vernon BC loves ya!!!

[@mehere8299]

Look up....waaaaaaay up!

[@goadamson]

I was half expecting Rusty and Jerome to make a guest appearance

[@Crewsy]

I was waiting for the rocking chair.

[@larrykrepp7428]

Anyone else miss hearing "The Model"

[@jamesbarantor7094]

I was hoping I wasn't the only one lol.

[@wooodrow99]

I whisper it ever so delicately to myself every time it makes an appearance.

[@nathaniellangston5130]

It never ceases to amaze what is possible with a chisel! BEAUTIFUL work!

[@idothings6685]

I love how well you blend the use of tools with hand work, always results in amazing works when you know both how and when to use tools properly and how and when to do something by hand.

[@jawadibrahim2367]

beautifully done, Hand Tool Resurrections are always exciting, even more than corpse reanimations.

[@garryturgiss8551]

That's a beautiful tool you made. Although it looked like you were trying really hard to get that piece of Brazilian cherry pregnant while you used that plane float.

[@arnhemseptember2009]

This WAS great fun to watch with a great find at the end. Thank you again from Holland!!

[@Spinningininfinity]

What a wonderful idea! Bringing the past to the present with great skill and making s thing of beauty. I would love to see more off the old patents resorted. You sir are an inspiration 💕

[@colinstu]

17:42 is anyone else not AMAZED by this??

[@frankspencer1557]

Lovely stuff Eric! This sort of content sets you apart from all the other copycat restoration channels.

[@HandToolRescue]

Wow, thanks!

[@vhaisler]

Outstanding work! Its great to see some tools from yesteryear recreated, or brought back to life.

[@thomasnelson2463]

BEAUTIFUL! Yours is much nicer than the original. It was a pleasure to see you finally giving the wood chisels some respect; using them for jobs other than removing paint off old castings. (I'm a retired carpenter)

[@KelleyEngineering]

12:54 (the model)

[@dahlmasen3084]

You mean ”The Murder”?😂

[@JHF80]

Its frightening...

[@AceWoodCo]

For some reason I feel like you would be a great voice actor for an animated movie

[@maxberry5460]

Beautifully made as usual and a joy to watch some one who enjoys there job. Love your work 👍

[@robato28]

Wow! You, sir, are a master at tool making. I find it a work of art!

[@itatane]

Gorgeous re creation of an odd little tool. It's a plane with a bayonet...

[@kirk8985]

Thank you! I see you didn't whisper "THE MODEL".

[@HandToolRescue]

I did! In my heart.

[@trapjohnson]

It is Our job to do so. He simply was educating us last time around.

[@ingmarfris8175]

This was super cool. It was pretty interesting to see this come together again. Great video!

[@jimwillis4873]

Awesome to watch, looking forward to the next recreation.

[@josephmartinez3851]

I like the part when you made that thing... That was awesome...

[@RedPandaLesbian]

The Model still as terrifying as ever I see :P That cherry wood though 😍 even if it was a bear to chisel out

[@markbranton1240]

Amazing recreation. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Thank you.

[@sdavifcom]

This was exceptional workmanship. Please, keep those coming. Thanks !

[@zsandmann]

We are approaching Jimmy Diresta levels of fabrication now! Wow such craftsmanship. I always miss that Intro though XD

[@silmarian]

Now you can yell "Fix bayonets!" when you plane something!

[@verdatum]

The invention appears to be a bit of a solution in search of a problem, or an example of new invention that consists of combining two existing inventions, and almost invariably ends up doing both tasks at least slightly less well than the original tools. But recreating it was a fantastic idea for a project/video. I love stuff like this.

[@MrVolksbeetle]

Dude, that is a fantastic interpretation. It functions, and it looks fantastic. Excellent work and what a stroke of killer luck to actually find a near OG!

[@jasepoag8930]

11:25 *George Tekei Voice* OOOooohhhhh MMyyyyyy

[@tomt9543]

Made me sweat!

[@MbanziSD]

At 11:25 it appears the suggestive nature of this video continues - gasp!

[@TurfMarkLawnCare]

There isn’t a more talented, well-rounded, versatile craftsman out there.

[@MilesMcNallyLuthierie]

This was enjoyable to watch and I love the idea of reviving old patents. I may try this myself since watching this. Nice job!

[@robertdowns1786]

Great tool. Back in the day that would have been handy for someone who installed door hardware or did window repairs.

[@matthewmeyle9143]

Seems like the kind of thing that would be sold in the novelty section at Kohl's.

[@paulcooper2897]

Absolute masterpiece! Thanks for sharing!

[@SimonMurrayPhuket]

Thats a great build of a "uniquely" designed tool - would be great to see more of these Patent Designs!!

[@drowsy4400]

Awesome workmanship! you're truly talented. You should take a look at the loeffelholz codex from 1505 where there is detailed drawings of the tools of their time. I think it would make a interesting video to recreate some of them.

[@restorediy]

Amazing work buddy! How long did the whole process take?

[@JohnneeD1]

This blew me away! Great video and amazing skills! Thank you

[@stefanpries638]

Spectacular job. can’t wait for another one like that.

[@Penster-Elle]

Beautiful workmanship, gorgeous piece. However, I can't see a practical use for it. Combining two very useful tools to create one barely useable tool. Typical of many late 1800s/early 1900s patents.

[@thisnicklldo]

Seriously guys, as if this was the point. Your view on 'the best tool' is completely irrelevant isn't it? It's a thing of beauty, it has some utility, and I'm prepared to bet that in the hands of a craftsman could produce work of a quality way better than that provided by tool experts with whatever they knowingly describe as 'better'. Anyway, I don't see why it wouldn't make a perfectly good small plane (you'd remove the chisel blade to use it, surely) and a decent chisel. I'm reminded of a comment about, I think, Victor Barna, a British table tennis champion of the 50's/60's, of whom it was said he would beat the second best player in Britain using a frying pan. Skill matters more than brand.

[@DKserviceCTO]

Интересный инструмент . ОТЛИЧНЫЙ МАСТЕР !

[@offyouselfsbuddy1683]

Gorgeous, just gorgeous Sir!!!

[@Tim-57]

Awesome job. Looking forward to future projects like this.

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

The irony of using a plane and chisel to create a plane and chisel.

[@Fliegenbefriediger]

It's called a plisel I believe

[@industrialarts3921]

So much sensuality, all in one video. My head is going to explode. That is the sexiest tool I've ever seen (not you, the chisel / plane). Seriously - beautiful job.

[@tomt9543]

11:30 was the money shot!

[@silvahawk7109]

This is amazing. I bet the designer would be proud to see his creation looking that good. Makes me want to start looking into old tool patents to send you!

[@john-nutsabouttools6989]

Thank you for sharing. You did a wonderful job creating this tool. Truly inspiring.

[@joshuaolsen8844]

Thanks for sharing! Glad nobody mentioned the seductive sawing around the 11:21 mark...

[@germx1488]

Till now

[@seanthompson6720]

I always wanted a chisel that could remove my finger prints and a block plane that puts anyone or thing near me in danger of getting stabbed.

[@GrubbyPaddler]

Safety 3rd

[@humancattoy7767]

Gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful tool. I like it.

[@Donorcyclist]

Beautifully made. Great work!

[@samward417]

After "Brazilian Cherry" I have to admit I was hoping to see "Canadian Hands" pop onto the screen.

[@TysyTube]

😘

[@ATG19534]

8 can’t tell you how many times I was planing down a piece and thought, "Man, I wish there was some way I could stab and damage stuff on my bench." Great video, weird tool.

[@j.r.millstone]

This is a fantastic idea for a running series for you. Excellent work!

[@PerksPrisoner]

The irony, needing a chisel to make a chisel lol

[@kvsteve]

Abom79 is hiding under his Shaper crying at that lathework.

[@HandToolRescue]

I'm basically a master machinist...

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Solution for a problem no one knew existed. Beautiful workmanship.

[@jaedonkanyid3775]

It is the subtle humor squeezed into the most perfect spots for me

[@alyssapipe6840]

heh heh he polished his knob

[@uncledave8857]

Since when have you been able to talk? That was just weird!

[@glueupsscrewups]

That was fantastic. Well done. So satisfying to watch.

[@thomasthompson6799]

Excellent interpretation of an interesting old tool. Skillful work, great imagination and patience.

[@ricksolari9570]

Beautiful reproduction of a really dumb tool.

[@MrJob91]

So easy to plane your own skin

[@oneuponedown]

Tools are only as smart as the people handling them.

[@Hellsong89]

This might be really specialized for certain jobs, or attempt of making universal tool. I dont know witch is it, but i kinda get when you are on the second floor fitting windows and need to take just little bit off this could do the job and fits into pocket.

[@pauljs75]

Because having to remove and readjust parts on half of it is convenient when switching to the alternate function. Either that or plane away a good bit of skin when trying to get a better grip on the chisel, or stab the chisel into something when trying to plane something. Understandable that this thing never went anywhere or caught on. Ok... It seems more realistic that it just uses the same blade in either spot rather than having two blades for different functions at the same time. But most people find plane adjustments fidgety to get right and don't want to mess with that much outside of needing to sharpen its blade. Not to mention chiseling puts a blade at more risk for getting nicked, which is the last thing you want on a plane's blade. So it's still not going to be popular for that reason.

[@drewstotts7087]

11:25 reported

[@dan__________________]

For what?

[@drewstotts7087]

@@dan__________________ You must not get jokes very often

[@dan__________________]

@@drewstotts7087 Huh?

[@jennessalynam7682]

This was super amazing to watch you make something using wood and metal together. Loved every second of it.

[@suzukietc1373]

Really enjoyed this. Fantastic craftsmanship. I've just discovered a new hobby in wood working after building my first shed from scratch

[@gabrielgomescunha]

Looks cool and it's beautiful but borderline useless. The kind of tool you use when there's no choice. Beautiful work you did anyway

[@paulculbert1281]

Yup. Lousy plane and a lousy chisel.

[@MidnightDriver5000]

Absolutely awesome bud. Great job

[@danalhona7143]

Totally awesome! Great work.

[@willienolegs8928]

How very clever. Genius!! Thanks for showing this great tool.

[@0morrigon0]

You know I know nothing about anything in any of your restorations but I love watching it. It's so relaxing 😌

[@robertbeer2584]

your understanding of tools and machining shows in the way you recreate this from only a couple of basic drawings

[@freddiedoyle472]

The fact that he is doing fine work with what appears to be a run of the mill contractors chisel . Is refreshing

[@keithspencersr.6806]

I love that thing, it so great. For its maker stepping out of the rule of one job one tool.