Replacement plane blades in PM-V11 steel now available from Lee Valley

[Mike Henderson]

I got a note from Rob Lee this morning telling me that the replacement plane blades, in PM-V11, for Stanley planes are now available. He thought they would be on the web site this morning but I couldn't find them. I did call and order a blade for a knuckle joint Stanley 65 and the customer service rep took the order so I guess they're available. The plane blade was $35.90. I don't know how much the other blades cost - you'll have to call or find them on the web site.

Here's some info Rob sent me:

D. Block Plane Blades – PM-V11™ Steel
05P31.61 13/8Й PM-V11™ Blade, 5/8Й slot (#601/2) $1.xx
05P31.63 13/8Й PM-V11™ Blade, 7/16Й slot (#601/2) $1.xx
05P31.65 15/8Й PM-V11™ Blade, 5/8Й slot (#91/2) $1.xx
05P31.67 15/8Й PM-V11™ Blade, 7/16Й slot (#91/2) $1.xx
E. Bench Plane Blades – PM-V11™ Steel
05P31.90 15/8Й PM-V11™ Blade (#2) $1.xx
05P31.91 13/4Й PM-V11™ Blade (#3, 51/4) $1.xx
05P31.92 2Й PM-V11™ Blade (#4, 5) $1.xx
05P31.93 23/8Й PM-V11™ Blade (#41/2, 51/2, 6, 7) $1.xx
05P31.94 25/8Й PM-V11™ Blade (#8) $1.xx
F. Bench Plane Blades with Cap Irons
05P31.95 15/8Й PM-V11™ Blade & Cap Iron $1.xx
05P31.96 13/4Й PM-V11™ Blade & Cap Iron $1.xx
05P31.97 2Й PM-V11™ Blade & Cap Iron $1.xx
05P31.98 23/8Й PM-V11™ Blade & Cap Iron $1.xx
05P31.99 25/8Й PM-V11™ Blade & Cap Iron $1.xx

Mike

[Curt Putnam]

Thanks for the heads up! Been waiting as patiently as I could.

[David Weaver]

Awesome...and they're only a dollar and something each! Cheaper than the buck brothers irons!

[David Weaver]

Oh poo...I looked at the list before I read your message, they're not a dollar and something each.

[Rob Lee]

Oh poo...I looked at the list before I read your message, they're not a dollar and something each.

David -

The other thread has the April 1 product in it....! :)

I've looked up the prices on blades:

05P3190 1-5/8" PM-V11 PLANE BLADE $42.90
05P3191 1-3/4" PM-V11 PLANE BLADE $43.90
05P3192 2" PM-V11 PLANE BLADE $44.90
05P3193 2-3/8" PM-V11 PLANE BLADE $45.90
05P3194 2-5/8" PM-V11 PLANE BLADE $47.90

And blades with cap irons:

05P3195 SET 1-5/8" PM-V11 BLADE+CAP IRON $62.00
05P3196 SET 1-3/4" PM-V11 BLADE+CAP IRON $64.00
05P3197 SET 2" PM-V11 BLADE+CAP IRON $65.00
05P3198 SET 2-3/8" PM-V11 BLADE+CAP IRON $69.00
05P3199 SET 2-5/8" PM-V11 BLADE+CAP IRON $73.00

Cheers -

Rob

[David Weaver]

Yeah, I knew better than to believe that you could come even remotely close to getting the bar stock for $1.99. Everyone can dream sometimes, though.

Too bad these didn't come out during free shipping. Then we could've really narrowed your margin.

(that said, they are by no means expensive given that they're in A2 ballpark).

[Rob Lee]

(snip)
Too bad these didn't come out during free shipping. Then we could've really narrowed your margin.

(snip)


Mrs Lee didn't have any dumb kids.....


:)

[george wilson]

So,those blades without cap irons have no slots?

[David Weaver]

That would be great april fools if they didn't. "Here kids, see if you can work your way through this hardened iron...."

[Rob Lee]

So,those blades without cap irons have no slots?

Hi George -

No - blades without cap irons are still regular Bailey-style blades(with slot). Some people want improved cap irons, so we give an extra discount on the set...

Cheers -

Rob

[george wilson]

I do wish you'd make some without the slot,Rob.

[Rob Lee]

I do wish you'd make some without the slot,Rob.

Hi George -

They're on the list too.

Tapered blades as well.... but still a few months out...!

Cheers -

Rob

[george wilson]

I'll be waiting!!! Glad to hear they will be available.

[Kevin Grady]

Great news! Time to crack open the piggy bank.

[Ryan Baker]

Tapered blades !!! Yay! I'll be waiting too.

[Matthew N. Masail]

Me too!


Rob, any chance you will make the blades for wooden planes in 1 3\4 inch too? perfect for a coffin smoother.... my hands can't wrap around 1 7\8....

[paul cottingham]

Rob:
Any chance of a 10 1/2 blade?

[Matthew N. Masail]

Rob:
Any chance of a 10 1/2 blade?

are you making fun of me or just looking to make a hand pushed jointer? . . .:confused:

[paul cottingham]

are you making fun of me or just looking to make a hand pushed jointer? . . .:confused:

No, I am looking for a blade for my Stanley 10 1/2 rabbet plane.

[Matthew N. Masail]

ohhh.... I read 10 1\2 inches.. :o but you didn't write that.

[Rob Lee]

Hi -

We'll be doing two series of wooden plane blades....

The first wil be 6-8"" long tapered blades in O1 - 1 7/8, 2 1/8", and 2 3/8".

We'll also do some coffin smother type shorter blades (cant find the sizes at the moment).

We'll also be releasing 3 wooden plane kits (you supply the wood) that will use Norris-type adjusters.

Lots on the go!

Cheers -

Rob

[Chris Griggs]

We'll also be releasing 3 wooden plane kits (you supply the wood) that will use Norris-type adjusters.



For reals?????!!!! Sweet!. I love transitionals (as jack/fore planes anyway; just picked up a new beauty of a 26) and have really been wanting to see something like . This is exciting for me, since transitional are so often in piss poor shape, and/or way overpriced when they are in good shape. Can you share with us what the blade widths will be? Can you tell use if they'll be single iron or double iron? I know I know, you need to keep some things a surprise.

[Adam Cruea]

I saw these out yesterday when I was looking at a new A2 blade for my newly acquired 4 1/2 smoother.

Then I remembered it was April 1st. :( I figured I'd hold off on the rejoicing of PM-V11 Stanley/Bailey blades until later.

So let the rejoicing begin! Yay!

[Rob Lee]

Hi Chris -

Not exactly transitionals - but close... it's a different take....

Blade widths are 1 5/8, 2, and 2 1/4" .

Cheers -

Rob

[george wilson]

Not to compete,Rob.,But I am soon releasing a wooden plane kit. You supply the wood,blade,and plans. $19.95 shipped.:)

[Rob Lee]

Not to compete,Rob.,But I am soon releasing a wooden plane kit. You supply the wood,blade,and plans. $19.95 shipped.:)

A day late George!!! :)

Now - if you were giving a class for $19.95, I suspect it would fill up quickly....!

Cheers -

Rob

[george wilson]

Rob,I hope to be able to get on the knife soon. Trying to get rid of other prior obligations now.

[Chris Griggs]

Hi Chris -

Not exactly transitionals - but close... it's a different take....

Blade widths are 1 5/8, 2, and 2 1/4" .

Cheers -

Rob

Cool thanks for the info. Well I hope they're not "exactly" transitionals. As much as I like them, they certainly had a few design flaws. I basically just want something that will let me make a wooden foreplane, that has a thick blade and a rock solid adjuster, in the the length I want. I can adjust a wedged plane fine, but I do prefer to have an adjuster so this will be cool.

[Zach Dillinger]

Norris made some great wooden planes with their adjuster. Rob, put me down for one kit in each size :)

[David Weaver]

Sounds like they're a lever cap and screw away from being an infill kit.

Will any of these tapered irons be coming in double iron format?

2 1/2" wide 3/16" thick parallel slotted iron would be nice, too. I know there aren't millions of planes out there that take them, but there are a lot of 2 1/2" iron panel planes, and so far as I know, the only option is Hock or vintage.

[Jim Belair]

Great. Just when I thought I had enough tools. :rolleyes:

[Danny Burns]

Any possibility of toothed blade versions in the future Rob?

[Rob Lee]

Any possibility of toothed blade versions in the future Rob?

Hi Danny -

No plans for toothed PM-V11 at this time.... perhaps once production settles in...

Cheers -

Rob

[Chris Griggs]

Norris made some great wooden planes with their adjuster. Rob, put me down for one kit in each size :)

Marples made some cool transitionals too. Bailey adjusters, but the plane is a different design from the Stanley/Sargent transitionals.

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I've been eyeballing this beauty on The Best Things for a while. I'm not going to cough up the $150 for it when I have a 2 good user 26s (really, 1 decent user, 1 very good user), but this t hing sure looks like a nice tool to use.

I quite like Norris adjusters too, so I'll be just as happy with something similar that has one of those instead.

[george wilson]

That Marples is SO much nicer looking than the Stanley transitionals!! When I started teaching shop in 1963,the shop across the hall had a whole toolroom full of Stanley transitionals,wooden spokeshaves,etc.. I had no idea at that time that they'd ever be worth anything. One day,those tools all were suddenly gone,and all new tools were in there. I had no idea they were slated for updating. Probably all the old tools went to the dump,too.

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

Yeah, I keep looking at that plane at TBT as well - it's so purty . . . it'd be tempting to snag a frog off a bedrock and see if you could make one . . .

[Harold Burrell]

A day late George!!! :)

Now - if you were giving a class for $19.95, I suspect it would fill up quickly....!

Cheers -

Rob

If George were offering a class for $1,995 it would fill up quickly!

[george wilson]

Maybe I'd better clear out some stuff and start putting in more workbenches!!:)

[Matthew N. Masail]

We'll also be releasing 3 wooden plane kits (you supply the wood) that will use Norris-type adjusters.

Cheers -

Rob

Santa got my letter !! ! !! :) can you give a ballpark on price?.... I need to start saving....

[Mike Allen1010]

Maybe I'd better clear out some stuff and start putting in more workbenches!!:)

Roger that! count me in in!