wilmington/wallace area handplanes

[Ben325e]

Hey guys, I've really been wanting to learn how to use handtools, and a recent death in the family has made me realize that there's no time like the present. I have a small set of the blue Irwin/Marples chisels, a cheap dovetail saw that's good enough to learn on, and a few other beginner hand tools, but no planes but Jack plane with a broken adjustment.

If anyone in the Wallace, Burgaw or wilmington area has any planes that they could part with for a fair price, I will be in town today and tomorrow (Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th). I am open to planes in working order or those that need a liberal application of elbow grease. Ill need a blockplane or two, a smoother, something to flatten boards, and just any plane which would fit in the needs of a beginner looking to do Neanderthal style electricity free woodworking.

Please feel free to respond in the thread or give me a ring at nine one zero - five four zero - zero two four four.

Thanks,

Ben Rivenbark

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Ben, if you're ever in Wallace on a Thursday, go out to the flea market at the old stockyards, north of town. When my parents lived there I used to go every chance I got, and picked up a few user tools. Prices weren't too bad, as I recall.

Someday we'll have to compare notes on family history. Rivenbarks are in my family's past.

Bill

 

[Splinter]

Ben,

Second the flea market at the Stockyard in Wallace on Thursday. Sometimes you can get a fair plane there. I have bought one or two there.

I am from the Wallace area and have a few planes (one that was my father's) but you can't have them. :gar-La; Just kidding. I need to get them tuned up and use them more.