Stanley #5 type 14 with new tote & knob

[Craig Johnson]

Hi everyone.
I recently acquired a Stanley #5 type 14 from Walt at Brass City.
When I ordered it I saw that it was missing the horn of the tote. No biggie at the time but I thought I would try to find a good tote and maybe a matching knob.
I did see some on Ebay but was not lucky enough to get them.
I checked around and found this site:
drozsoldetymestanleytotesandknobs.com/saleitems.html
drozsoldetymestanleytotesandknobs.com/saleitems.html

I decided to get the tote and knob together in cocobolo. It might seem expensive to some of you but right now I dont have the capability or the materials to make my own at this time so I ordered them. (Although I might consider that in the future).
They were 35.00 for both & 5.00 shipping.
He sent me some pics to make sure they looked good.
They look very good.
Received them yesterday and got them installed. Really makes my #5 look better and once installed are rock solid.
I do not have any relation to this site, just wanted to relate a quality product in case some of you are looking for a knob or tote.
Heres some pics:

Before:
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x123/gearhound17/stanley5T14.jpg

After:
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x123/gearhound17/IMG_2165.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x123/gearhound17/IMG_2163.jpg

[Mike Brady]

+1 on Greg Droz. He has been out of action for a few months doing a move. I hope he's back for good now. Definitely on the A list.

[John Dykes]

Yup... Greg does a great job.

[Jim Koepke]

That is not too bad a price for good wood. The stuff that is on eBay, used and dinged up can run that much.

You will know you have the bug when you refinish the plane so it looks as good as the handles.

I have bought ugly planes on eBay to get the wood only to find the plane wasn't that bad. Cleaned it up and it is now one of my favorite users. Amazing that you can get a "distressed" plane with good wood for less than you can buy the wood.

Ended up having to buy planes that were clearly broken with good wood to get handles cheap. With the time figured in on cleaning and sanding, it might work out easier just to buy the new ones.

jim

[Craig Johnson]

That is not too bad a price for good wood. The stuff that is on eBay, used and dinged up can run that much.

You will know you have the bug when you refinish the plane so it looks as good as the handles.

I have bought ugly planes on eBay to get the wood only to find the plane wasn't that bad. Cleaned it up and it is now one of my favorite users. Amazing that you can get a "distressed" plane with good wood for less than you can buy the wood.

Ended up having to buy planes that were clearly broken with good wood to get handles cheap. With the time figured in on cleaning and sanding, it might work out easier just to buy the new ones.

jim

Slippery slope indeed. I just went to Autozone and bought their 2 remaining jugs of Evaop-Rust.
Based on how good the examples in the other thread look after, I have to take care of mine that way too.
I do have time to check Ebay for handles/planes for parts but it just takes soooo much time Ive decided that I will buy the totes and knobs Greg makes. That takes alot less time.

[Mike Cutler]

It might seem expensive to some of you but right now I dont have the capability or the materials to make my own at this time so I ordered them. (Although I might consider that in the future).
They were 35.00 for both & 5.00 shipping.


Don't think you have any worries with this bunch on the cost aspect. Cocobolo in the thickness and size you need was going to cost some $$$$, even if you did make them yourself.
Greg does nice work, worth the $$$$.

It's a nice looking plane. You did a good job with it.

[Craig Johnson]

Don't think you have any worries with this bunch on the cost aspect. Cocobolo in the thickness and size you need was going to cost some $$$$, even if you did make them yourself.
Greg does nice work, worth the $$$$.

It's a nice looking plane. You did a good job with it.

Thanks Mike!!
I just finished sharpening the blade and flattening the sole.
Shes real purdy now.

[Greg Drozdowski]

Hi Craig,
Thanks for the kind words. I'm just finally getting back to where I can I can do some wood on a limited basis. Turnaround time will be longer but I will get it out and as always it is guaranteed.
Thanks Again,
Greg

[Craig Johnson]

Hi Craig,
Thanks for the kind words. I'm just finally getting back to where I can I can do some wood on a limited basis. Turnaround time will be longer but I will get it out and as always it is guaranteed.
Thanks Again,
Greg

No problem Greg.
Thanks for a quality product from a quality company!!