B59-547 COMPOSITE SOLE BENCH PLANE. Steers No. 303. The very rare adjustable version of William Steers' patented bench planes with rosewood inserts in the sole to reduce friction. Proper marked cutter, wood and metal very clean, includes the often missing set screw in the lever cap. Japanning 75%, rosewood inserts have a couple of minor chips near toe and small hole at heel. From the collection of Carl Bopp. Fine 300-600