At Least the Shipping is Free

[Jim Koepke]

Sometimes insomnia catches me. Looking at things on an auction site that shall not be named this time of the morning can be dangerous.

Just looked at the clock, it is so late it is actually early! :eek:

Saw this wonder up for auction:

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It is a type 9 in horrible condition. Look at the knob and tote, the bolts holding them don't even look right. And only $64.95 or best offer.

jtk

[Lee Schierer]

You didn't even mention the repair weld.

[Brian Hale]

I've seen many planes in similar condition and it makes me wonder how much it was used. To get it repaired and source those replacement parts the owner must have really liked and used it. I've got a type 15 5 1/4 with mismatched knob and tote and an unmarked blade that just works great and would be one of that last planes i'd let go if/when i need to.

[Bill Houghton]

Hope, springing eternally...

[Jim Koepke]

You didn't even mention the repair weld.

It speaks for itself. :cool:


I've seen many planes in similar condition and it makes me wonder how much it was used. To get it repaired and source those replacement parts the owner must have really liked and used it. I've got a type 15 5 1/4 with mismatched knob and tote and an unmarked blade that just works great and would be one of that last planes i'd let go if/when i need to.

Or their situation may have been like mine at one time, they had the ability to do the welding and handle carving but not enough cash on hand to purchase a replacement plane.

But yes, one of my 'loved' planes, a #65-1/2, was dropped, broke off a side cheek and was repaired using JB Weld.

jtk

[Brian Hale]

3 repaired treasures: A #10 and a #10 1/2, both with one cheek repaired and a 4 1/2 that had the toe broke off and brazed back on. The 4 1/2 i've had since the mid 80's gets a ton of use with a LV PMV11 blade and chipbreaker. Both 10's need new blades, lots of pitting on the flat side. They were found on ebay, one had a shattered tote and the 10 1/2 had a round oak dowel as a knob.
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[Jim Koepke]

406529

Dang, you seem to have an even bigger accumulation of old planes than me.

jtk

[Brian Hale]

Those are are just the users, many more are awaiting attention.

It's a problem..... I think i need to find a support group

[Jim Koepke]

Those are are just the users, many more are awaiting attention.

It's a problem..... I think i need to find a support group

Understood, my urge to buy has to be resisted often. Though when something is priced too low, it has to come home with me.

jtk

[Nicholas Lawrence]

A bargain compared to the French seller of a very rare “beader plane” that looks a lot like a Stanley 113 to the untutored eye. Only $720, plus shipping.

[James Waldron]

Those are are just the users, many more are awaiting attention.

It's a problem..... I think i need to find a support group

There's a 12 step program. Check with Ralph at https://accidentalwoodworker.blogspot.com/ :)