Union No.6A X #3: Restored and Tuned

Nice work. What are your thoughts of the Union styled plane compared to a Stanley Bailey. I am thinking of finding one of these on the bay, but wanted some feedback.

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I’m also interested in the Unions as I’ve been looking on the bay as well. Good job with the restoration.

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Nice work. I haven’t seen this type of Union before, but I never paid much attention to the Unions. I know they also make the bench planes with the same style as the Stanley/Bailey. I’m not sure I like the pressed steel frog. Although it looks heavier than most pressed steel stuff. Let us know how you like it once you use it.

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It is a much heavier plane than a Stanley. The blade is MUCH thicker. I don’t currently have a #5 that is ready to use to make a comparison. It was really easy to tune though. It will take me a few days to get the 5s ready.