Tool identification

[Jack Astubry]

I picked up this tool today,

Looks like a "wheel plane?!?!" For taking small sure precise cuts off of end grain for things like picture frames. It is in a condition that is fixable, no deep pitting.

The only markings I can find is U B 81.

Does anyone know, what this made for, and by who? Is it gold or garbage?

 

[Doug B]

It looks like a letterpress mitre cutter

 

[dannyr]

It looks like a letterpress mitre cutterView attachment 142077

Interesting - how is that used?

How have we all managed without?

 

[Doug B]

From what I know about them which isn’t that much it was used in the printing industry for cutting angles on lead.

 

[Blackswanwood]

Here is one being restored - I look forward to seeing you on Antiques Roadshow!

 

[dannyr]

Three in quick succession, at least two different models - must be common, I think we all need one.