Spotted these in the background of a sale ad that is selling other items and have sent a note to the seller asking if they are for available as they appears to have a price tag in the photo.  Picture shows poor details and is the only 1 I have available.  Anybody recognize these items and are they significant in any way such as value or usefulness.  They look specialized like they run in a guide a a miter plane would.    I have not seen any planes quite like this before and not sure what they are?  It looks like the left one is two pieces I.e. plane and track or slide while right one appears reverse of left but I can’t see place for an iron on the one so?.. Anyone offer any sage advise here?  I would like to be smarter about them if they are available.  They look a bit incomplete and in disrepair.  Maybe not even wood tools...?  The strange stuff likes to suck me in and as luck would have it, I have the day off and could pursue these...I apologize that the picture kinda sucks....

Edited December 13, 20196 yr by Bundoman

Beats me. If you get to see it in person, it might become obvious. Let us know, if you do.

1 hour ago, Gene Howe said:

Beats me. If you get to see it in person, it might become obvious. Let us know, if you do.

Well..I have posted to a Facebook tool group I am on as well and they are indicating that they are Printers Block Planes for setting printers type.  Have not heard back from the seller but may still go look if they are available.  A little less excited now but learning is always valuable.  If I should go get them, I will post better pics.

Edited December 13, 20196 yr by Bundoman

They are type setters planes for resurfacing wood type.  Scroll down a bit at this link for more info.

 

http://sauerandsteiner.blogspot.com/2016/04/tools-of-trade-spare-xsno4.html

 

Thanks all for the help on these.  I passed on them.