At 08:05 PM 9/3/96 -0400, you wrote:
>     I have a couple questions regarding a Sandusky 89 that I acquired at 
>     garage sale.  I am guessing it is a rabbit plane.  It is in nice shape 
>     but is missing what I imagine is a small blade and housing set 
>     perpendicular to the main blade.  I would think it's used to clean up 
>     the corner on a rabbit.  It has been replaced by a 'home made' blade 
>     that is merely fastened to the side. As it is out of line with the edge 
>     of the main iron, I'll have to fashion up something different.  What 
>     did the original blade, mounting and locking piece look like?  Anyone 
>     have parts available?  What's the history, value, hints on using, etc.? 
>     The iron came out fantastic after I used the Scary Sharp (TM) method, 
>     but I would like to get this into a position of being able to use it as 
>     designed...
>     
>     Bruce VanSloun
>     
>

Sandusky's 1877 catalog identifies a "89" as a plated halving plane.
"Plated" means a steel wear plate on the fence. Halving planes
were use tp make ship lap joints and I am sure various other
tasks.

It sounds like the plane has been modified. Someone wanted to use
it cross-grain.

Todd