Opinion on Stanley No 5

Re: Opinion on Stanley No 5

Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)

>Darin

I wouldn't. The crack appears to be spreading towards the mouth. There are so many good planes out there, why bother with trouble?

Regards from Perth

Derek

Re: Opinion on Stanley No 5

Alan Bierbaum

>I would pass. No 5 is a very common plane and generally go on the cheap side.

Re: Opinion on Stanley No 5

Bob Dodge

>Hi Darin,

I'd pass. I just bought a Miller's Falls #5c, that had been dropped, cracked, and repaired. Paid all of $12. Canadian. The parts alone, were worth many times more. A week later, I bought another old #5 Stanley, with pristine body, good iron. All parts intact, except the tote, which was cracked. Price,,,,, Again $12. These are very common, Darin.

All the best, Bob

Re: Opinion on Stanley No 5

Darin in Victoria

>Is the Miller Falls a good plane?

Re: Opinion on Stanley No 5

Darin in Victoria

>Thanks Everyone. I'm going to pass on this one and wait for a better deal.

Re: Opinion on Stanley No 5

Ernie Miller Topeka

>Real good planes Glad to hear you passed. another will come buy soon. I might have 3 or 4 now probably should get rid of some.

Hey Ernie,

Bob Hackett

>Give both your sagging shelf and this new `neander a break and give one of your several dozen #5`s a good home.

Look at it this way,it`s create another slot you can fill with NEW rust.(G)

Mainely,Bob