Just about done

[mshel]

getting my set of Neander tools. Went to shop in Selma, NC today and fell in love with these two planes. Haggled with the guy who owned them and walked out a little lighter in the wallet but happier non the less. I now have the following:

Stanley 9 /1/2 block plane
Stanley Bailey #3 SW which is the smaller one in the photos
Stanley #4 acquired at flea market
Stanley Bailey #5 larger one in the photo
Stanley Bailey #7 coming from fleabay auction
Stanley #12 scraper plane

Another Stanley #4 which I will probably offer up for sale one of these days.

Still looking for a Stanley 60 1/2 or 65 block plane.

Mike

 

[sapwood]

Mike, DaveO reigns as scrapwoodguy, but you consistently get the Flea Market Find of the Week. :eusa_clap

Those are beautiful planes and you get another well deserved Flea Market Gloat :lol:

Sapwood

 

[ChrisC]

Still looking for a Stanley 60 1/2 or 65 block plane.

Mike

You mean like these:-D

SORRY!!!!! NOT FOR SALE!!!!!!

You have a nice list of hand planes.

With all those great finds you have found lately, I HAD to show you these.

If I happen to run in to any more I let you know.

 

[mshel]

Chris,

Talk about tool porn, you should be ashamed.:rolf: :rolf: :rolf:

Mike

 

[mshel]

Mike, DaveO reigns as scrapwoodguy, but you consistently get the Flea Market Find of the Week. :eusa_clap

Those are beautiful planes and you get another well deserved Flea Market Gloat :lol:

Sapwood

A point of clarification, these two didn't come from the flea market. I actually had to pay for these. :mrgreen:

Mike

 

[clowman]

Nice list of planes, I need to learn what to look for in planes, and what they are worth.

 

[Travis Porter]

Nice collection.

 

[D L Ames]

Cool..............some very nice additions there Mike.

D L

 

[Monty]

Man, you are really picking up some good quality tools! Now you've gotta put 'em to work!!! :mrgreen:

 

[mshel]

Well the battleship finally docked today. lol This is the one I got off fleabay and I am not ashamed to post my winning bid. $65.00 which is modestly cheap compared to what others I looked at and their selling price. It is in very good condition with the only apology a small chip out of the cap iron. I am sure this will not affect usability and as long as I get the blade conditioned properly it will not make any difference at all. Looks like someone used it as a screwdriver somewhere along the way. Anyway, still looking for the last of my user collection, a 60 1/2 or 65. Any body got one for sale?????The knob looks as if it will need refinished but the tote is great looking just as it is. Monty, did you try to flatten your big boy? Seems like the general condenses is that it is not feasible but wondered what you thought. From what I have gleaned off the net, it is a type 14 Stanley Bailey. Though it is not of utmost importance , if anyone has a thought contrary to this, feel free to enlighten me. I am still new in this realm of woodworking tools. Have a look see.

 

[Monty]

Another fine specimen! Congrats on that score!!!

Regarding flattening, yes I did flatten my No 7. I used (a lot) of sandpaper cutoffs from Klingspor's bargain box... they come in fairly long strips and are perfect for flattening a long sole like this one. IIRC, I think I started with about 100 grit initially, then spent some time on 120 and 150 grit. I used spray adhesive to stick the sandpaper down on my table saw surface, then I just cranked out some serious elbow grease. It was a lot of work, but I'm glad I flattened it. My No 7 is without a doubt one of my favorite planes to use. Just remember some of the tips for flattening that have been discussed here in recent weeks.

For what it's worth, I'd say it's probably a little later than Type 14, though... the kidney-shaped hole in the lever cap, and the ogee profile on top of the frog both indicate a post-SW era plane... I'm going to guess type 16.

Again - ya done GOOD!!! :icon_thum

 

[Monty]

Oh yea - one other thing... about that nick in the lever cap. It's common practice to use that edge to tighten & loosen the screw on the cap iron. (Don't tell anyone, but I actually do that myself!) It's a perfect fit, and I really believe that screw slot was designed with this use in mind. The fact that it's cracked means the previous owner was under the mistaken impression that the cap iron screw has to be cranked down like a lug nut.

 

[mshel]

Monty,
When I looked at the type info, I too thought it was a 16 but may have gotten confused with the " all the previous except" info. I think I will have to put off flattening this one until I get some better pieces of paper to work with. I am using my performax stock and need to get some scrap stuff to work with. I'll probably go by the Woodworking store next time in Raleigh and get some. I broke my piece of 1/4" glass so I'll have to search out another piece or use something else. Don't want to stick sp to my saw top. Anal, yea maybe.

Mike

 

[D L Ames]

Another great addition there Mike.:icon_thum You might be able to get a new cap iron from that guy I sent you the address on. His business card says he sells parts also.

D L