It never occurred to me that planes could be so interesting or that there could be so much to them. I liked seeing your Dad's, too. Thanks!

This is a very informative series (I-V) and I enjoyed each one immensely. I found the books you use very useful, thank you.

Thanks for sharing your information and love of old tools. Very interesting indeed.

Good stuff Chet!

Always fascinating, your depth of knowledge and interest in detail is very much appreciated. I will now appreciate my number 78 all the more now, such a versatile plane!

I have a couple Stanley 78 and a Millers Falls and Craftsman and a Wards Master copy. I had not picked up on the difference in handle design that you identified. I also have a Union tongue and grove plane similar to the Stanley 48. I look forward to the next video in the series. Thank you for all the research.

Your comments on the handle are interesting since Charles G. Miller, in the actual patent (No. 165,355, dated July 6, 1975), only claims the body or stock, the iron, and the shifting guide, not the handle, but the design on the handle in Figure 1 of this patent is the same as in the early Miller 50's adding credence to your conclusion that Miller designed the handle also.

Nice presentation Chester. The 78, a wonderful tool. Like the Sargent made version with the hook at the toe. Useful as a handhold. Cheated though, I use a 778 with the dual rods and bigger fence. Hopefully you’ll do a in use feature on the 39’s.

you are not "wasting your breath"! both interesting and informative. i was able to type/date my #78 as well. it happens to be an early type.

I have a 78, probably made about 30 years ago. I believe the 78 is still manufactured.