Stanley #7C corrugated sole jointer plane, Type 13 (1925-28)

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This plane is in good working condition.  The rosewood tote is free from breaks, but (as you can see in the photo) the horn has been sliced off.  I suspect this was done deliberately to allow the cutter adjustment to clear the tote, making it much easier to adjust.  A similar, deliberate-looking slice has been taken off the front knob; the purpose is a little harder to figure out but my guess is that it was done to make it easier to use the plane with a shooting board.   The user has drilled a hang hole at the toe of the plane, which like all user-made hang holes is off-center.  There’s about 2 inches left on the cutter, plenty for years of use.  Japanning is about 60% there, with the usual absence at the toe and heel.