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11,235
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Jul. 04, 1854
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Beveling plane
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M. B. Tidey |
Dundee, NY |
The very famous Tidey patent beveling plane. This plane has reached dizzying heights of collectibility with its combination of rarity, aesthetically pleasing design, gizmocity, and sheer impracticality. The few planes made exhibit fine workmanship. Mr. Tidey went on to become an important early maker of tablesaws. |
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Beveling plane
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H. W. Pierce |
Dundee, NY |
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Beveling plane
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G. W. Rogers |
Dundee, NY |
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Beveling plane
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M. J. Wheeler |
Dundee, NY |
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16,648
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Feb. 17, 1857
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Gearing for wagons
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Edgar Huson |
Ithaca, NY |
This patent is of interest because M. B. Tidey was a witness. |
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16,812
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Mar. 10, 1857
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Table gauge for circular sawing machines
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M. B. Tidey |
Ithaca, NY |
Invention is a tablesaw rip fence. Tidey was one of the earlier commercially successful tablesaw makers. |
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16,889
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Mar. 24, 1857
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Carpenter's plane
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M. B. Tidey |
Ithaca, NY |
Invention is to use a metallic throat liner that holds the iron and creates the mouth of the plane. The objectives are to simplify manufacturing, make the plane more durable, and keep the mouth size uniform. |
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705,483
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Jul. 22, 1902
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Machine for grooving assembled stock
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Marcus B. Tidey |
Belleville, NJ |
Inventor was deceased, but was alive at the time of application; executors were Sarah E. Tidey and Lillie V. Tidey.
This machine is incredibly complex for what it does. The man who invented the Tidey Patent Beveling Plane (patent 11,235) went on to further greatness. |