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£150 This came from storage and possibly not been used. DP25B model Some very light tarnish on the cast iron surfaces but will clean up nicely Collect from Falmouth Cornwall. I can drive reasonable distance to meet for fuel cost. For sale elsewhere so advert may end Bill 07985932245 01326259864

Trend used to make the router lathe. They come up on the used market from time to time.

£5 is a bargain. They're generally not highly desirable among collectors although this one is gaining some interest and bids on Ebad. From research, I think the early Bailey ones are a bit rare.

Yes after some research I'm agreeing the brass was probably owner modified. Looks almost period though and is quite well done (apart from the un clocked screws !) And yes it planes quite nicely. I lapped the sole a bit but it could do with some time spending on it. Has a sweethart blade. I have...

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 plane (unless of course you spend alot of dollar on a Le Nielsen etc) Also there's an infinite supply of spares and blades for these older planes. If you drop or...

Yes I agree alot of wooden planes were possibly self made but these Stanley Bailey transitional planes are from the Stanley maker https://www.timetestedtools.net/2019/02/19/roger-k-smiths-stanley-transitional-type-study/

Not seen any of these with a brass sole before ? The 'Superior Works' site which is very comprehensive doesn't mention anything either. I guess could have been added by a user.....

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 work with. More difficult to source though, Wickes etc definately wouldn't have it https://www.nationalmdf.co.uk/product/valchromat-mdf-full-size-board/

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 side completely free. I had a big problem though in working with offcuts....... If they all come from the same 'batch' of sheets it's fine but different batches...

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 at a very fair price. I've never bought full sheets from a supplier but looking at prices, an 8x4ft sheet of 15mm works out around £160

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

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 you ever see pedestrians crossing the road. A nearby village was given a 20mph limit about 12 months ago, and they've installed a zebra crossing with traffic...