Last week was our 10th anniversary. We went to Sleeping bear Dunes in Honor, MI. While we were there we had a real bad wind storm that knocked down a basswood tree in the motel’s yard. (no damage to anything). Well I asked the manager if I could have a few pieces. This s what he gave me
Then we stopped at an antique sop and picked up this Stanley Baily #3 plane in excellent shape. Just needs some TLC
Paid 20 bucks for it. Now I just need to learn how to use it.
So all in all I’d say it was an awesome anniversary
-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI






















6 comments so far
jockmike2
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#1 posted 962 days ago
Yea, I’d say,
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Karson
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#2 posted 962 days ago
Great gloat. Nice presents.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
BigTiny
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#3 posted 961 days ago
I’ll give you $25 for the Stanley-Bailey! ;)
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BillyJ
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#4 posted 961 days ago
Nice score on both accounts. Although I favor new electric tools, I find nothing more rewarding than taking a hand plane out when I can, and using it.
-- I've never seen a tree that I wouldn't like to repurpose into a project. I love the smell of wood in the morning - it smells like victory.
helluvawreck
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#5 posted 961 days ago
The wood is great and you got a great deal on the plane. Congratulations.
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GaryL
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#6 posted 958 days ago
Great score on the plane. It looks in fairly decent condition. A No.3 is one that I’m missing in my small collection…hint..hint….
-- Gary; Marysville, MI...Involve your children in your projects as much as possible, the return is priceless.
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