Jack Plane Advice

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Chris Knight

>I would have thought a standard plane would have been better for the use you describe. A low angle is not right for all grain conditions and can have a tendency to dig in if you read the grain wrong - unless (as one usually does) you close up the mouth to take a very fine cut and then you will be rather defeating the object of having a plane for coarser work

Chris

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Brian Sullivan - Montreal

>An old Stanley number 5 won't break the bank. Maybe not as good as a new Veritas or L-N, but it's good for rough work.

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AW

>I agree with Brian,

Dig around a little and see if you can find a Stanley No5, It's pretty easy to make one work really well, and you can find one for very little money. $20-$30US should bring a very decent one.

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paul womack

>...see if you can find a Stanley No5...

Or Union, or Sargeant, or Millers Falls, or Record, or Marples, or Woden...

Makers of fine tools, all.

BugBear

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Frank D.

>Hi Brian,

was just wondering if you know of any place around Montreal for used planes. I could go the Ebay route but it's not my favourite option.

If not I guess this might be a good time to try my hand at a Krenov-style plane.

Regards

Frank D.

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Ernie Miller Topeka

>That will make a good plane to start with making. Not real easy to mess up and if you do your only out a little wood. It would be somthing to use why looking for a Vintage one.

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AW

>No Doubt about it,

Or a Craftsman, Good well (Usually Sargeant) made heavy duty stuff.

My favorite Jack plane is my Great Grandfathers "BEN HUR" jack,

It's takes a lot of work to mess up on manufacturing a jack plane.

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Brian Sullivan - Montreal

>I picked up two number 5's at the Lachute flea market (open Tuesday AM when the weather is nice). I've been twice and one time think there were maybe 5 guys selling old tools (220's, 7's, 4's and 5's seemed to be be the most common), and one time I couldn't find anything. I think if you are looking for something specific, Ebay would cost you less time, and find one in Canada shipping is pretty reasonable.

Believe it or not...

Russell Seaton

>It's takes a lot of work to mess up on manufacturing a jack plane.

I have a Stanley Handyman number 5 that makes nice shavings. Better shavings than my 1930s Stanley number 5 with Hock iron and Clifton chip breaker. The Handyman's grip is awfully awkward. They must have put a bit of work into making it so uncomfortable.

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Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

>Seems like it would be a good excuse for a long weekend trip to New Hampshire and/or Maine.

Pam

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Frank D.

>As long as I don't drive within a couple hundred miles of the Lie-Nielsen factory... Is Maine that big?

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MikeL in SoCal

>Frank,

IMO, save your money for hard to find planes or planes that offer a distinct advantage over the vintage stuff. Stanley/Bailey #5s are pretty common; even in old tool he!!s. But I certainly understand the decision to spend your time woodworking rather than tool hunting; in which case you might want to look at the lists of some internet old tool dealers. There is one in particular that I've bought several items from with complete satisfaction (see link; no affiliation, yada, yada.....). Another option is to post your needs to the "looking for" board here on WC. Many of us have far more #5s than we need.

Cheers,

Mike


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Chicken.... :)

Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

>I honestly don't know, moved away from New England before I got into hand tools seriously. LL Bean is somewhere along the coast, too. So you'll have several hurdles, have to avoid stopping just when you really need a driving break. Maybe you should pack your wallet somewhere deep in the bowels of the trunk, keep out only enough cash for your budget.

That's what I used to do when I lived in downtown DC and walked to work. It would take me a couple of hours to get home just because of all the great book stores and cafes around Dupont Circle, until I started carrying only enough cash to buy lunch, took a couple of weeks to break the habit. :) But it was fun, met people like Art Buchwald and his wife (was buying a book by the Kalb brothers on remainder, Art said $0.50 per brother was about the right price, I couldn't stop lolling in the aisles), Melvin Belli, Kenny Rogers, and Izzy Stone during the leisurely walks home.

So, stop at Tom's place, take a chance, anything could happen.

Pam

Thanks Mike, Bookmarked that

Frank D.

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Frank D.

>Thanks Brian,

I'll check out that flea market eventually for sure. Montreal sure seems to be an old tool desert.

me too - looks like fair prices

Clay Craig in Miami

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Great recommendation, Mike!!

Wiley Horne--Glendora CA

>Just wanta raise my hand and agree. Sandy Moss is a very fine person, and prices are reasonable.

Wiley

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Joe Rogers, Northern Virginia

>I can vouch for Sandy. Stand up guy that accurately describes items. Also without knowing me sent me tools on approval and trusted me to remit or return as I chose. I don't know if he has a bad debt account but if anyone has stiffed him...Well he didn't deserve it. His list has filled several gaps in my coll...er...tool kit.JR