I bought a box of 9 planes today to add to the three I already had (my old Craftsman block plane not shown).
Left column:
Kunz Combination Concave/Flat Spoke Shave - The hold-down for the concave side is missing and a large washer replaced it. I think I can fab one up out of some kind of metal.
Parplus Metal Products #4 - I bought this one several years ago at an antique store for $15 and did my best at restoring it. It has some patina again and could use a little cleaning up.
"Made in USA" #4 - It's rough and missing its chip breaker and lever plate. I probably won't do anything with this one.
Stanley Handyman #5 - I bought this at Goodwill last winter for $11. It was pretty ugly. Getting it working was kind of fun and inspired me to look for a few other planes. I hope this isn't the start of some weird addiction.
Stanley Rabbet Plane #75 - Lots of "patina" but it's all there and looks like it will clean up nicely. I've never used one of these.
American Tool & Foundry 4" block plane - It's cute. I'll clean this one up too.
Right column:
"Made in USA" 6-1/2" block plane - Not sure what I'll do with this for now.
Millers Falls No. 16G-C 6" block plane - Or this.
Stanley #4 Corrugated bottom - This one has some patina but is in otherwise decent shape. I can see this one getting regular use.
Shelton #5 - It's a bit rough and not as hefty as the Stanley Handyman. It's missing its knob and the tote needs to be replaced.
Bailey #6 - Also has a broken tote. Needs TLC but I think will clean up nicely.
I bought all but the Parplus and the Handyman today in a big box. I don't know much about planes, but I think I'll learn as I work my way through these.
Left column:
Kunz Combination Concave/Flat Spoke Shave - The hold-down for the concave side is missing and a large washer replaced it. I think I can fab one up out of some kind of metal.
Parplus Metal Products #4 - I bought this one several years ago at an antique store for $15 and did my best at restoring it. It has some patina again and could use a little cleaning up.
"Made in USA" #4 - It's rough and missing its chip breaker and lever plate. I probably won't do anything with this one.
Stanley Handyman #5 - I bought this at Goodwill last winter for $11. It was pretty ugly. Getting it working was kind of fun and inspired me to look for a few other planes. I hope this isn't the start of some weird addiction.
Stanley Rabbet Plane #75 - Lots of "patina" but it's all there and looks like it will clean up nicely. I've never used one of these.
American Tool & Foundry 4" block plane - It's cute. I'll clean this one up too.
Right column:
"Made in USA" 6-1/2" block plane - Not sure what I'll do with this for now.
Millers Falls No. 16G-C 6" block plane - Or this.
Stanley #4 Corrugated bottom - This one has some patina but is in otherwise decent shape. I can see this one getting regular use.
Shelton #5 - It's a bit rough and not as hefty as the Stanley Handyman. It's missing its knob and the tote needs to be replaced.
Bailey #6 - Also has a broken tote. Needs TLC but I think will clean up nicely.
I bought all but the Parplus and the Handyman today in a big box. I don't know much about planes, but I think I'll learn as I work my way through these.
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