While I was in Frederick MD I was down town and went into an antique store and found a very old cabinet makers bench with a number of wood planes sitting on top. there were molding planes block planes and one Stanley "Bailey #5 1/2" which I was able to get for $25.00. If I had my truck I would have bought the bench which had a price tag of $1400.00 and I am sure I could have got them down to around $950.00. It had two vices with wood screws and a sliding part on the side for dowels that support long boards. The top was about around 5" thick and had to weigh around 300+ pounds. It looked to date back to the 20s or 30s and was in remarkable condition. So here is the plane I was able to get.
It is perfect just as it is, I will only sharpen and flatten the bottom and put it to use. My guess is its worth around $100.00+ It is 14.5" long so it is one I really needed to get. Thanks everyone
It is original condition, the photos do not do it justice its as good as new I am happy with this one. The last one I paid 25 for 2 #3s and they are only good for some of the parts so this more than makes up for the last time.<br />WayneC
I had not thought of that I'll try it but my guess is as good a condition as its in, it was well taken care of and used the way it should.
Its really pretty sharp as it sits.
That plane is in amazing shape. Almost looks like someone all ready did some cleaning/restoration to it. I have yet to find a 5 /12 that is in my price range. You got a great deal.
I placed a piece of very fine emery paper on a granite surface and ran the plane over it a number of times and see a very slight con-cave area a few thousands of an inch and was wondering if I should keep going until it is gone?
WayneC I did what you suggested and it does not rock at all. It is a bit scratched from normal use so I did as described above I also checked the bottom to the sides with a machinists square and its as close as I think it can be no light showing.
sprevratil I think it was on Market St. I have asked my daughter to check on the name.
Where is the concave area? The plane would ride on heal and toe, and area around the mouth. Also, a shaving would be a few thou in thickness depending on what type of work you were doing.
WayneC the concave part is right at the mouth, It starts at the middle and goes about 3/8" of an inch in both directions and about 3/8" back to form sort of a smile.
I have a float glass lapping plate, some plastic sheets and carbide grit that I got from Lee Valley a long time ago. People will use sandpaper on a flat surface such as granate, bed of a Jointer, or tablesaw wing. When you lap, you want to have the frog and blade installed and the plane under tension. Obviously the blade would be retracted. You can use a sharpie or other marker to see your progress if you like.
I did not know that about leaving it under tension, makes sense. I sent away for Hal Tailors DVD and template set as well as the book on building a Sam Moloof inspired rocking chair so I better get busy lapping that plane. Thanks Wayne.
Your welcome. I am looking forward to seeing your chair.
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