An Asnwer
Gerry Doll
>Todd,
As I stated earlier, I'm a neophyte, and may have hit the slippery slope running. However,
1. Due to my past experience in tuning an old Bailey 6, a new Anant Jack, and a new Record 4, I have come to the conclusion that I greatly prefer woodworking to metal working. Not to offend the metallurgists and blacksmiths lurking among us, I became interested in planing because I don't like sanding wood, let alone hours of sanding metal. It appears that some of the esteemed gentlemen on this sight prefer working on their tools, rather than working with them. I assumed the purchase of a pre WWII Bailey in mint condition would save some heart ache, not to mention rotator cuff tendonitis in the tuning process. I am still having nightmares involving plate glass and sandpaper.
2. I thought my bids were somewhat logical, based on the current sales price of high end jointers, i.e. LN, Chilton. Another option appears to be a current Record or Anant, with a much lower price, but with the possibility of getting a flawed casting and hours on aforesaid plate glass.
Following the above logic, 150 -175 for a mint pre WWII Bailey made sense at the time.
As I stated, I did breathe a sigh of relief when outbid by Alex. I would love to know the actual condition of the plane, ie flat, concave, pitting , etc.
Gerry,
Not looking forward to living in a van down by the river.