I have tried to separate the scraper-planes into several different types (Fig. 3) based on how they were made and not how they were used. The bulk of the specimens fit primarily into two groups, the Flake and Core/Chunk types. I have included also three other distinct types, which are cautiously included because of the small numbers found. In the following pages, I have included figures and descriptions of each type. I have also included measurements of each type. These measurements are averages except for total number. In the lower right hand corner of each type page is also included a total count of edge forms for that particular type. Hopefully in the future these types can identify certain cultures or time periods.

It can be said that the scraper-plane was hand held in all examples studied and used to scrape or plane some surface. Some may have been hafted, as similar objects reported from Florida appeared to have been hafted (Purdy 1981:38). The question is what were they using them for? Following is a list of possible uses and possible wear patterns indicating use as identified in Figure 4

Wood Shaping 4b

Debarking Wood 4b, c

Hide Processing 4a

Fiber Processing (Breakdown of fibrous plants to make line for nets etc.) 4c

Scraping Charcoal (Examples of this would be bowl making or canoe making) 4a, b

Any and probably all of these were some of the tasks that Scraper-Planes were used for. Especially when you look at the different use patterns identified in Figure 4. One thing for certain is they were utilized tremendously to be able to smooth quartzite (Fig. 5 & 6).