New Stanley SW Range

[Gower]

Does anyone know if the new Stanley SW range (particularly the Low Angle Block Plane) will be on show at Westonbirt this month?
Cheers,
Jim

 

[Philly]

Jim
Don't think so - I checked the exhibitors and there's no-one there except L-N, Veritas, Clifton and , ahem, Philly Planes.
Sorry,
Philly

 

[Gower]

Thanks Phil, I'll come and have a cup of tea with you instead! What I mustn't do is pick up one of your beautiful infill planes :lol:

 

[woodbloke]

Thanks Phil, I'll come and have a cup of tea with you instead! What I mustn't do is pick up one of your beautiful infill planes :lol:

Jim - I wouldn't if I were you...fatal. You'd then start to think about parting with some of your hard earned folding and then you'd be on the 'Slope'...same as the rest of us - Rob

 

[Philly]

Jim
Everything you've heard is untrue. Well except for the true bits..... :lol:
Do stop by for a cuppa, though!
Philly

 

[andy king]

Hi Jim,

there are a few comments here: http://woodworkuk.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2854 that relate to the new Stanleys (not too sure if posting from a rival forum is acceptable? Can a mod delete if not?)
You'll have to trawl through a lot of stuff to find relevant stuff though!
I reviewed the No4 recently, and the low angle block is in for editing for the next issue.
Hope this helps.

cheers,
Andy

 

[Philly]

Andy
The same person is a member here and posted the same review.
Cheers
Philly

 

[Jake]

One did, but the other didn't...

 

[andy king]

I'm a bit confused! I've read the thread again and can't see anything relating to the plane being reviewed by anyone.
Who posted and who didn't? :?

 

[Gower]

Thanks for info Andy. Read your article in GW and hoped it would include the block planes. The overall impression of the new kit seems to be good. Personally, I think their price range will be appreciated by many who can't justify the prices of the Big Three (the exceptional quality accepted).
Cheers,
Jim

 

[andy king]

hi Jim,

I would hang fire on the block plane for a while - there are quality control issues that make it problematic in my mind. It still works as well as a LN or Veritas, but there are certainly flaws that need addressing.
Can't say too much as its in the next issue!

cheers,
Andy

 

[Boz62]

Is the shoulder plane available yet? I haven't seen any comments on this. Tilgear's catalogue shows it being lots cheaper than the standard Stanley shoulder plane :shock: as well as the Big Three, so I'm looking out for it with interest.

Boz

 

[Vann]

I reviewed the No4 recently, and the low angle block is in for editing for the next issue.

Which issues (of GWW) please?

Cheers, Vann

 

[andy king]

Hi Vann,

the no4 review is in issue 217, on sale now, the block plane will be in issue 218, so around 3 weeks or so.
More info here if needed: www.getwoodworking.com

cheers,
Andy

 

[Ironballs]

Looking forward to the review Andy