Which Shoulder Plane?

Here ya go, Mike *LINK*

Alice Frampton, UK

>You'll see I favour one hand in the main. I'm slowly learning to use two hands on the large LV, but it's not as quick when you have to clamp the work.

Cheers, Alf


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Re: Which Shoulder Plane? *LINK*

Joel

>I collect shoulder planes.

I collect English shoulder planes. I own most of the important models of English shoulder planes made before 1960. The collection starts with a c. 1830 Rebate plane by Robert Towell - the first documented maker of this type of plane in Iron. Shoulder planes are fancier and different but you have to start somewhere. The collection ends with a cast iron shoulder plane by Authur Price - C1950 the last English infill maker that was part of the old tradition.

What I actually use in the shop is a plane that didn't make the exhibit - a really ugly Norris 1 1/4" dovetailed steel plane. THe 1 1/2" has a more solid feel and will work better but this 1 1/4" was my first shoulder plane I sharpened up and I'm comfortable with it. Heavily pitted it has a perfectly fine mouth. IT's not really a display plane so it's the one I use and have become fond of.

I also use the narrower Prestons.

If you want to take a look at some of the planes in the collection see the url. The exhibit dates from 1996 and really needs to be added to.


English Shoulder Planes - 1860- 1938

Plating?

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>We don't need no stinkin' plating.

Well, there pretty much none on one mine anyway;-)

Sorry to hear you have such a hard time with them.

Can't even throw 'em at cats or nothin' eh...

BTW I love 073 too.

Re: Which Shoulder Plane?

Joe Rogers, Northern Virginia

>Come on Sir will...tell us how you really feel:-)JR

BTW had a good visit with Ross yesterday. Nice young man.

Thanks, Pam and Alice!

Mike Rubes, Apex, NC

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Re: Plating?

William Duffield, on the Cohansey

>No, the 93 is not so bad that I would throw it at a cat. It is functional, and if I had one in my toolbox, I would keep it for backup, just in case I hit a nail or something with another shoulder plane I like better.

Nice collection, Joel.

Don Thompson - Cutler Ridge, Florida

>BTW, FYI, on the first page linked to, the Reproduction of x/x Preston rebate plane links do not lead to a plane.

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Re: Which Shoulder Plane?

Alan Hamilton

>preed,

Recent vintage Stanley planes of all descriptions seem attract criticism like Florida attracts retirees. It's become an article of faith that a new Stanley plane is junk--almost. That hasn't been my experience.

I've acquired three Stanley specialty planes since 1990 or so; and after a reasonable amount of fettling each one is a perfectly fine, usable tool. They're not great, but they do what they're supposed to do.

I don't have a Stanley #93, but I do have #92, and I have no complaints about it. I've had no major problems with it--or minor problems for that matter. It came with the sides at 90� to the sole; the sole wasn't quite flat enough to suit me, but it wasn't far off; other than that it was just a matter of turning some screws and experimenting with it to get the adjustments right. If my forgetter isn't doing its customary mischief, I think I spent no more than two hours getting it in shape--including sharpening the iron.

You can't ignore so many people who are unhappy with their new Stanleys. Surely there must be something to their complaints. I think you ought to be very cautious if you wind up with a Stanley; but I wouldn't be afraid to buy one, even though it might just be that I've been extraordinarily--and uncharacteristically--lucky.

Alan