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Internet auction locally had a Stanley Bailey #5 I wanted as well as a Porter Cable buffer I also wanted.
Included in the lot was a Craftsman elec. plane, misc. screwdrivers, pliers....
I got the lot for $47 + tax et al.
In the bottom of box was a BRAND NEW EC Emerich 1 1/4" wooden scrub plane unassembled with the factory sharpened blade.
Would this be considered a score?? Need I oil up or wax the wood body?
1st scrub plane can't wait to play with it. Thanx
Bruce
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I have one, and now it's sharpened (mine was used) it is a oy to use when needed.
I've never waxed the sole of mine, but I know the glue can dry out; I have had to repair parts of my planes (I have 3 wooden Emerich planes) that got loose.
Have fun!
Young enough to remember doing it;
Old enough to wish I could do it again.
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Mine mainly suffers from use, and sweat. I did buy a relatively unused one out of the Classifieds here, but haven't taken it out of the box yet. I mainly used that one, that I bought new in the mid '70's, for cleaning up salvaged beams before doing anything else with them. It's fun to throw shavings three feet in the air, and I spent many hours doing it.
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Well I plan on using mine as I have lotsa WO rough sawn in the barn. The use and sweat will be a plus, I just was unsure if I should BLO it and wax the sole.Originally Posted by Tom M King
I just couldn't believe it was lying there in the bottom of the box and wasn't included in the pics! Thanks guys!
Bruce
Epilog TT 35W, 2 LMI SE225CV's
CorelDraw 4 through 11
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Sounds like a great bonus find.
At one time having a scrub plane didn't seem useful to me.
Then the blade on a #5-1/4 in poor condition was ground for use as a scrub plane.
Not only did it work wonders:
Two Scrub Views.jpg
It led me to buying a Stanley #40 scrub planem converting a troublesome #5 to a scrub plane and also having a scrub blade for my #5-1/2.
Anyone who works with rough sawn or reclaimed wood will likely find a scrub plane useful.
jtk
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I converted a junker Stanley #4 into a scrub. Since I don’t have a jointer, I find it also very useful in removing waste from edge grain and then finishing up with a #7 or 8. Really saves a lot of time.
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Nice find. I have a converted #3. Use it all the time. Enjoy!
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