#41 Type 7 (1887-1888)
Although this and subsequent types were produced more recently
than the earlier types, they appear to be scarcer than the planes
with the standard wrap around fence. This is probably due to
the introduction of the #45 in 1884-85. The 1888 January catalog
lists the #45 at a cost of $8.00 where a #43 was $7.00, the#44
$10.00, the #41 $9.00, and the #42 at a whopping $12.00, half
again as much as the price for a 45. Given a choice most craftsmen
would choose the 45 just because of the 18 cutters it shipped
with and the ability to purchase additional special cutters. |
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