B62-653. SMOOTHING PLANE. Metallic Plane Co. Example of the "Perfected" line in the 8" smoother size, based on Palmer & Storke's 1871 patent. The cutter is not adjustable, and this model is actually much harder to find than the later models with elaborate adjustment mechanisms. Adjustable throat, corrugated sole, good clean applewood tote, knob dinged but intact, marked on the left cheek, cutter appears to be marked by Metallic which would be unusual for this line. The metal is dirty with overall surface corrosion but no pitting, would clean to a nice example of a rare plane. From the collection of Cliff Sapienza. Good 60-120