09-10-2017, 06:33 PM
I recently found several unusual hollow and round planes. They are longer than usual molding planes. Dark colored, with an unusual wedge profile. They have a depression on the top in front of the iron and three gouge marks on each side at the front. The irons are marked Wilhelm Durholz. There is no name on the plane, just the stamped imprint of a crown and a P on the end. I figured they were European and then the recent MWTCA Gristmill magazine had a picture of one identified as Dutch. This makes sense because this part of West Michigan had many Dutch immigrants. Many went to work in the local furniture factories, including my great-grandfather. Here are some pictures. The last picture shows the stamps on the end. Does anyone know anything more about these planes including how old they are? Thanks, Tom