Preston No.1393S Patent Reeding, Rabbeting and Moulding Tool


This is the Preston No.1393S Patent Reeding, Rabbeting and Moulding Tool.   It was supplied with 6 interchangeable cutters and a fence.
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Preston Spokeshaves


The Preston No.1391 Adjustable Decorative Spokeshave.
It has Hollow Raised Handles, is Nickel Plated and is 10" long with a Flat Face and 2" Cutter.


This image shows the blade Adjuster.

Brass Preston Copy.


Here we have a copy of Preston's No.1391 adjustable spokeshave in solid brass but without the adjusting screw .
It was probably made by a pattern maker.


The back and underside of the above spokeshave.  No adjustment mechanism.


It has a good bit of age to it as it has been fitted with a "Stanley, Rule & Level Co." blade.
This trade mark dates from 1905 - 1908.

Preston No. 1373 Registered Iron Spokeshave.


This is a Preston No. 1373 Registered Iron Spokeshave.  It has hollow raised handles, made from Malleable Iron and is Nickel Plated.  It is only 6" long and has a 1" cutter.


It looks tiny when compared to a standard sized spokeshave.

Preston No.1377 Small Decorative Spokeshave.



Here is a Preston No.1377 Small Decorative Spokeshave.
It has a Round Bottom.  Cast Iron, Solid Handles, Nickel Plated, 7" long, Round face and a 1 3/4" Cutter.

Preston No. 79 Spokeshave.



A Preston No. 79 Spokeshave with flat bottom. 8 ¾” Long, 1 7/8” blade.

Other Preston Shaves


Preston's No. 1387A Improved Circular Sash Router.
Twin blades for working left or right, this is the 3/8” Ovoloe (Preston’s spelling) 12” long.


Preston's No. 1389 Improved Circular bead Router.
Twin blade 7/16” Bead Shave 11 ½” Long.

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