Bench & Brace: a field guide to vintage hand planes

Field notes

Bench & Brace combines a filterable model database with maker-specific type studies and a cross-brand size index based on sole length. The homepage lists 90 model pages across four brands, plus 20 type-study eras and 12 guides. Its research policy leaves 36 of 126 models marked unverified rather than presenting uncertain dates or values as settled facts. Featured identification material uses physical clues including frog seats, castings, adjusters, handles, bed angles, mouth adjustments, and lever caps.