It is marked “OTIS A SMITH ROCKFALL CT” and “PAT’D OCT 24, 1865”. Charles A King and Otis A Smith, both of Middletown, Connecticut, were granted patent 50,600 on Oct 24, 1865, for their “improved tool for cutting washers”.
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Orig. Cutting Iron Screw Clamp for Otis A. Smith Fales Patent Plane-mjdtoolparts
An ORIGINAL CUTTER BOLT and locking cap for a Fales Patent combination plane by Otis A. Smith of Rockfall, Connecticut. This cast iron cap and brass fixing screw are in excellent condition and could be put directly to use restoring a Fales Patent plane having a missing, damaged or degraded cutter bolt and cap. Length = 2.00 Inches (Ref. Id No.: 475096) [Free Shipping]
Orig. Rear Handle for Otis A. Smith Fales Patent Plane – mjdtoolparts
An ORIGINAL MAHOGANY REAR HANDLE for a Fales Patent combination plane by Otis A. Smith, Rockfall, Connecticut. This knob is mounted to the plane body by a pair of screws. This example is in excellent condition and could be put directly to use. Length = 3.75 Inches (Ref. Id No.: 475098) [Free Shipping]
Antique Otis A. Smith Countersink
Offered for sale is an antique Otis A. Smith countersink. There is not a patent date stamped. The markings read as follows: OTIS.A.SMITH ROCKFALLCONN. It’s in good condition. No rust to speak of. The screw heads look great (see photo). Thanks for looking!
Orig. Nicker Spur for Otis A. Smith Fales Patent Plane – mjdtoolparts
An ORIGINAL NICKER SPUR for a Fales Patent combination plane as produced by Otis A. Smith of Rockfall, Connecticut. This nicker, which is designed to fit in a slot behind the front knob, is in excellent condition and could be put directly to use restoring a Fales Patent plane. Length = 1.50 Inches (Ref. Id No.: 475099) [Free Shipping]
Antq. Otis A. Smith Leather Washer Cutter Tool Adjustable Oct. 24 1865
OTIS A SMITH ROCKFALL CT. a highly collectible, Civil War-era antique hand tool patented onOctober 24, 1865. PAT’D OCT 24, 1865. TheOtis A. Smith Adjustable Leather Washer Cutter. : Features a central pilot pin to anchor the tool, along with a horizontal arm holding one or two adjustable cutting blades.
Orig. Front Knob for Otis A. Smith Fales Patent Plane – Screws On – mjdtoolparts
An ORIGINAL MAHOGANY FRONT KNOB for a Fales Patent combination plane by Otis A. Smith, Rockfall, Connecticut. This knob is threaded to screw on the post mounted on the front of the plane body. This example is in excellent condition and could be put directly to use. Length = 1.50 Inches (Ref. Id No.: 433610) [Free Shipping]
Antique Otis A. Smith Leather Washer Cutter Used in Bit Brace, Patent 1865
Antique Otis A. Smith leather washer cutter that would have been used in a bit brace. Patented in 1865. Both thumb screws work well.