Source for Record 778

Re: Source for Record 778 *LINK*

Dave (Arlington, VA)

>Hi Todd -

Check out Bugbear's info on #778s. Beware his patriotic fervor :-) I may answer some of your questions.

Sorry. Can't help you on where to buy one on the US.

Regards -

Dave


Bugbear's #778 stuff

Well...your outa luck...

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>For the most part. They are not being produced anymore. Unless you find one buried in a WW store or lumberyard. They show up quite often on the bay.

Re: Source for Record 778

Alan Hamilton

>Todd,

Unless you want a Record and only a Record, I believe Anant now makes a direct knock-off of the Record 778. I would be very wary about an Anant, but that might just be me. I've read reviews from those who have one, and believe it or not, they had only good things to say. But cowardly me wouldn't buy one without first driving it around the block a couple times.

Alan

Re: Well...your outa luck...

John Horobin

>They are now made by Irwin in China thanks to Newell Rubermaid. If the blades are anything like the Chinese made block plane I tried forget it. Look for a made in England used one.

John

Re: Well...your outa luck... *LINK*

Christopher Fitch @ Memphis

>That's what I would do...

I got lucky and picked up an English-made one from Grizzly's closeout store before they were all gone.

Now the blade is not that big of a deal since Lie-Nielsen sells them. I bought one...


Lie-Nielsen Toolworks | Replacement Blades

Re: Source for Record 778 *LINK*

Ted in Mpls

>Another option is the ECE moving filletster that Joel sells at Tools for Working Wood. I ordered one this morning and I can't wait to try it out.

-ted


falzhobel

Re: Source for Record 778 *LINK*

fmutchler@adelphia.net

>Hi Todd. Check the link below for one on eBay. Ernie Miller can give you suggestions about the cheapest shipping from England to U.S.


eBay 778

Rabbet vs. Plow Planes

Dave (Arlington, VA)

>Hi Todd -

Just a quick question. I know in your previous thread you had questions about a #50, and now you've raised a question about a #778. I just wanted to make sure you were considering these two different tools for two different applications because they don't do the same thing. That is, while you might get a #50 (or another plow/combo plane) to cut a rabbet (i.e. if you use a big enough blade), a #778 (rabbet plane) will not cut a plow - as Chris G. did in his demonstration.

Just wanted to make sure that your two different questions weren't related to each other.

Regards -

Dave

Added thought

Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

>A rabbet plane is, though, a superior tool for cutting rabbets, compared to a plough. Having that full-width, full-length sole makes for a better bearing surface than you'll find with a plough or combination plane.

Absolutely agree!

Dave (Arlington, VA)

>

Yes, but...

jimreed@marietta

>I like to use my plow with its 1/8" blade to first cut the corner. Then I can follow up with my rabbet and clean out the waste. It leaves a much nicer looking shoulder.

Re: Source for Record 778

Skip in Falls Church

>From the discussions I've seem about the Anants, I suspect they have or had a quality control problem. I have their version of the #10 and it is well made and while the blade is pretty thin it still works acceptably for me. If any one decides to buy one, I'd suggest buying it from someone that will give you a refund if you decide you don't like it.

When you're making your decision keep in mind that if you're not happy with the blades buying new ones has to be added into the cost. OTOH, compared to buying off eBay, you can be sure you're getting all the parts.

Skip

It's been my understanding...

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>That Record (in china) was not going to be making planes anymore. Oh well, I'm always misunderstanding...

Re: Rabbet vs. Plow Planes

Todd M

>Hi Dave,

Thanks for the question, but yes I was considering them for two separate tasks. However, the post below about using the #50 first to cut the shoulder seems to make sense.

Thanks.

Todd