Still researching this one, bought it Friday
#13 compass plane
- Thread starter Mike Davis
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I have a newer one. They work great.
Come by and check it out sometime
I have the same one, only the adjustment yoke on the frog is broken. You have to adjust it like a wooden plane by tapping the iron. Like you I found a newer, Stanley #113 that is now my user. They're great planes for when you need to smooth a curve.
Just keep it clean and rust free.
I’ve had a 113 and a 13. I actually like the older 13 better because it holds a set curve better with the two locking screws. these are great for planing curved backsplats for chairs.
I feel complete now…
It looks to me that the arc of the 13's base can be adjusted independently. That may prove to be a convenience.
I've got some 113s, but my go-to favorite is the 20 when work needs to be done.
I've got some 113s, but my go-to favorite is the 20 when work needs to be done.
I’ll be trying them out over the next few months then one is going to my son.
@Mike Davis when did you get the #20?
I thought you were hunting for one recently? (within the last year...)
I thought you were hunting for one recently? (within the last year...)
It came in Wednesday. When Dan saw my post here he offered me the one he was trying to sell for a few months. I really wasn't looking for any of them. But my son wants one for his tool set.
Now, I have to decide which one to keep, which one to send him, and which one to sell if any.
Weren't you looking for one? Did you ever find one?
This 20 is practically new.
I will completely recondition whichever one I send to Collin.
This 20 is practically new.
I will completely recondition whichever one I send to Collin.
