I saw an ad for hand planes pop up this afternoon and responded immediately...and picked them up half an hour later (I've learned with CL you have to act almost instantaneously to snag a bargain.)

The seller was just clearing out his Grandfather's house after his passing at 92 years old. He listed them for $45. I showed up and he threw in two squares and a drawknife... Meet my new friends, Stanley #s 7, 5, 4 1/2, 3, and their little cousin (I threw in my woodriver #6 and craftsman #4 just to complete the lineup). They all need a little cleaning up - but they are all in pretty good shape. The #7 looks rarely used. The try squares were made from pieces of a stanley rule - I havent checked them for actual square...but they look cool. I gave the guy a little extra just to maintain good tool karma. He's happy, I'm happy. And Grandpa, I promise to give them a good home.

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