>Can anyone identify this plane.
>
>Made by The Consolidated Tool Company. Has a ship's wheel on the 
>iron (very thick) and on the lever cap, with the word "Pilot" 
>between the spokes. It is about the size of a Stanley/Bailey #5. 
>Has a corrugated sole.

Your Pilot Brand Plane was made by the Consolidated Tool Works at
296 Broadway in New York City.  Circa 1925.

Hope that helps.

thanks;

music may be flat,
but tools must be sharp.

erik