B65-547 FORE PLANE. Steers No. 306. The distinguishing feature of these planes, patented in 1885 by William Steers of Brattleboro, VT, is the "composite" sole with strips of rosewood to reduce friction. Unlike most, the strips on this one are intact with moderate wear at the toe. Cutter is marked by C.E. Jennings, which acquired the Steers line when it purchased Brattleboro Tool Co., but the design is otherwise the same as that manufactured by Brattleboro. The tote and knob look new and are likely replacements, metal very clean. From the collection of Cliff Sapienza. Good+ 300-600