Cheap planes

Alf · Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Danny, but I have a UK Stanley with its box too - I found out the reason it was still in its box... (hence the non-functioning comment). Not that I actually need a #3 at all; it's just a feeble and transparent excuse. Laughing

The trouble with a passaround is you have to give it back. I'm not good at that bit; the nice gentleman at the Post Office has to threaten to break my fingers if I don't let go of the parcel... But for those with greater willpower, sounds like a good plan, Matthew.

Cheers, Alf
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Aces and Eights · Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:13 pm Post subject:

Oooh. Passaround.
Count me in!

Adam. (Trying to stay away from the add to basket button on Workshop Heaven (but losing the fight))
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matthewwh · Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject:

Hi Adam,

I've just kicked off the thread for the passaround here.
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Alf · Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:42 pm Post subject:

As I said, I have no willpower... Embarassed

In an attempt to justify it, it's kinda a Christmas present, so I won't be getting any further than this just yet, but initial impressions are favourable. Hefty beast, thick iron and cap iron, surprisingly well finished, holds much promise.

Cheers, Alf
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Paul Chapman · Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject:

Looks nice Cool

I presume it's the #3 - one of my favourite size planes.

Cheers Wink

Paul

DaveL · Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject:

Alf,

Looks like a good usable tool, not cheap as the thread title says, looking forward to seeing the shavings. Cool

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ali27 · Woodworker Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Posts: 107

Alf, I ordered the no6 and spokeshave. Will try to review
the no6. Definitely will post pics.

Are you going to sand the handles? Matthew said they have a mahogany
finish and will scratch.

Looks like a real quality tool.

Regards,

Ali

Alf · Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:14 am Post subject:

Paul, yep. It may be your preference for it got me wondering. Yeah, that could work... I'll blame you. Wink

Ali, dunno about the handles. As Matthew says, they do show the dings - this one came with one already and it does stand out. As with the rest, reckon I'll see how they go in use and tweak and modify as required. Be interested to see more of the spokeshave, btw.

Cheers, Alf
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woodbloke · Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:25 am Post subject:

Going by look of Alf's pics, the 'big three' are going to feel the pinch methinks. I wonder if it's worth making a replacement set of handles for these planes, or even Matthew suppling them with alternative handles (much the same as the CI Fall chisels)
Just a thought - Rob
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matthewwh · Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:36 am Post subject:

If I get a spare moment I'll have a tinker with the handles on one of them just to see what's underneath and then post some photos.
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Trizza · Woodworker Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 65 Location: Finland

Darn it all! My wallet is feeling reaaallly conspicuous in my pocket right now - "set me free! use me! you know you need a good little block plane!" it says..

Would definitely love to hear about peoples experiences with these!

matthewwh · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:14 pm Post subject:

Cue drumroll.....

Cue stripper music.....

Ladies please avert your eyes....

Here she is....

Not too bad really, the closest thing in terms of colour and figure is probably beech.
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woodbloke · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:38 pm Post subject:

Nicely done Matthew... - Rob
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Modernist · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:46 pm Post subject:

Not prairie pampass grass then Question

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