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£5 is a bargain. They're generally not highly desirable among collectors although this one is gaining some interest and bids on Ebad...

Yes after some research I'm agreeing the brass was probably owner modified. Looks almost period though and is quite well done (apart...

Agree with the above. A well restored, or just good condition, vintage Stanley or Record is often much better than a new off the shelf...

+1 for a restorer. I've purchased "new" planes from Axminster in the early days of my hobby (4.5 and a 7); I'd say they are more or less...

Yes I agree alot of wooden planes were possibly self made but these Stanley Bailey transitional planes are from the Stanley maker...

Not seen any of these with a brass sole before ? The 'Superior Works' site which is very comprehensive doesn't mention anything either...

Great work...... love it. Not seen a Stanley one with the more decorative font. Guess it must be early Just done a recent resto on a Record

I've been using Valchromat on recent projects. It's basically a very high quality MDF that comes in different colours. Really nice to...

There shouldn't be too many defects / plugs in the higher BB grades of plywood although I guess it's near impossible to get one full...

There's a CNC operation on a nearby industrial estate that makes ply furniture etc. They generate alot of offcuts which I'm able to buy...

I would say by some 7 year olds in a primary school craft lesson

Thanks I will contact them I couldn’t find anything on their website which was why I asked on here- it’s better than Google!!👍

Fairly sure it's a a 'Pistorious' machine Lion picture frame supplies might be able to help

There's alot of 20mph zones around my area, I drive them every day, often several times a day and have done for years. Very rarely do...