vintage Rockwell Porta-Planer
$140.00
Vintage Rockwell Porta-Planer portable electric hand planer in original metal carrying case with fence attachment and paperwork. Manufactured by Rockwell Manufacturing Company, this mid-century woodworking tool features a heavy cast aluminum body and classic industrial design. Rockwell’s Porta-Planer was widely used by carpenters for trimming doors, smoothing boards, and leveling surfaces. This example includes the original storage case, accessories, and period paperwork, making it an appealing set for vintage tool collectors or woodworkers who appreciate durable American-made equipment.
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Description
Identification
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Brand: Rockwell Manufacturing Company
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Tool: Portable electric hand planer
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Model line: Porta-Planer
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Era: Late 1950s–1960s
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Origin: United States (Rockwell tools of this era were commonly made in Pennsylvania)
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Construction: Cast aluminum body with industrial motor
Rockwell marketed the Porta-Planer as a professional carpenter’s tool for trimming doors, leveling wood surfaces, and smoothing boards.
What is included
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Rockwell Porta-Planer hand planer
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Original metal carrying case
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Fence / edge guide attachment
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Original Rockwell paperwork envelope
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Extra blades or accessories (likely in the brown bag)
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Power cord
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Small accessory handle
Having the case and paperwork is a nice bonus for collectors.
Seller Information
Nick's Creative Collections
Sturbridge, MA
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