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9/4/04, 11:09 AM #1

Moses Yoder in White Pigeon, MI
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Moses Yoder in White Pigeon, MI

>Earlier this year I was thinking I should focus on collecting something rather than just "tools". So I have decided to specialize in Stanley bench planes, particularly the #4 size, and work at getting one of each "type" (Walter lists 20 different types, slight differences over the years as Stanley changed designs on the planes). So I have started looking at #4 and #5 planes more closely, which are generally about as common as dirt. I though I would be able to get all the tyes fairly easily, as it is just a common plane after all, but have found that it's going to be quite a pursuit, and should keep me entertained for a number of years. The type three is probably the rarest of the stanley "Bailey style" bench planes, and since I watched this one sell on the bay thought I would point it out to the general public as something to watch for in the flea markets.

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9/4/04, 12:08 PM #2

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine
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Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>Know what ya' mean Moses. I used to think I was a collector, until Todd made a most rxcellent post and I discoved that I am more of an accumulator, in which of coarse there is no shame. However as being a accumulator I think that I may be missiong out on some of the thrill of being a "collector" of something in particular.dunno why, but I kinda' think I'll focus more on the #3's. they are still cheap enough right now, but soon will be next #1. #2's are expensive enough, but no to the extent of the #1.

What was it that Dennis Hopper said? The 80's is gonna make the 50's look like the 60's? something like that, and that's the way I feel about the #3 being the next #1.

I also really have a strong liking for #6's. Dunno why. They remind me off the old Trucker's song about the trucker and the Hobo, where the hobo said he was to light for heavy work, and heavy for light work.

I however am not going to limit myself to Stanley's tho. While I'd desire an example of each type, I'm inclined to also go with an examples of various makers.

I guess it's a natural flow of things to go from accumulator to collector eh?

Got any #3's or 6's to trade?

Todd O.

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