Louis Bois
01-21-2005, 11:58 AM
Well,
Since most people seem to be gloating about new tool purchases or old tools made new through cosmetic surgery (Tom being a notable exception), I thought I'd show a few of my recent acquisitions that were obtained through various channels (all legal, of course!!!:eek:)
First off, there's the complete, boxed Stanley 45 Type 20, which is in absolutely pristine condition. Great to be able to find one in this state.
Secondly, I picked up another Stanley 45 body (type 7B) for a song, which can be set up with a different blade...minimizes blade changes (which can be a pain) during the course of a job.
Next is a lovely Scrub Plane, #40 which is pretty much in mint condition. I was hard pressed to believe that it wasn't a reconditioned affair. I've shown it around to a few WW friends and they're equally amazed. The photo shows the finish to be a bit gray...but I assure you that it's quite black.
There's also a Stanley block plane, #65 with the knuckle cap. Where do you think Tom LN gets his ideas? Look no further.
Lastly, a #48 T&G plane. This is probably one of the best designed tools...EVERj!!! You run the plane with the fence in one position...you get a tongue. You reverse the fence? you get the groove. You slide the 2 pieces of wood together with a satisfying phhhhtttt!!! Perfect match, every single time. Brainless and brilliant, all at once. I also acquired the smaller brother of this plane, the #49. Another masterpiece. Highly recommended if you need tongue and groove boards for furniture backs, etc.
I also picked up an early Stanley #46 skew bladed combination plane... Exellent in cross grain work.
...here are the pics...
Since most people seem to be gloating about new tool purchases or old tools made new through cosmetic surgery (Tom being a notable exception), I thought I'd show a few of my recent acquisitions that were obtained through various channels (all legal, of course!!!:eek:)
First off, there's the complete, boxed Stanley 45 Type 20, which is in absolutely pristine condition. Great to be able to find one in this state.
Secondly, I picked up another Stanley 45 body (type 7B) for a song, which can be set up with a different blade...minimizes blade changes (which can be a pain) during the course of a job.
Next is a lovely Scrub Plane, #40 which is pretty much in mint condition. I was hard pressed to believe that it wasn't a reconditioned affair. I've shown it around to a few WW friends and they're equally amazed. The photo shows the finish to be a bit gray...but I assure you that it's quite black.
There's also a Stanley block plane, #65 with the knuckle cap. Where do you think Tom LN gets his ideas? Look no further.
Lastly, a #48 T&G plane. This is probably one of the best designed tools...EVERj!!! You run the plane with the fence in one position...you get a tongue. You reverse the fence? you get the groove. You slide the 2 pieces of wood together with a satisfying phhhhtttt!!! Perfect match, every single time. Brainless and brilliant, all at once. I also acquired the smaller brother of this plane, the #49. Another masterpiece. Highly recommended if you need tongue and groove boards for furniture backs, etc.
I also picked up an early Stanley #46 skew bladed combination plane... Exellent in cross grain work.
...here are the pics...