Reply by Don W

I just sold a decent #7 here for $70. It would have done what you wanted. I’ve got several #4, #5 and I think there’s a Union #6 listed.

I hate changing blades. It drives me nuts, and I don’t understand why people do it for the price of vintage stanley planes. That’s my opinion, and we all work different, so I’m not judging others, I’m stating when I work, I want to grab a plane and use it.

Dave and others above gave some good advice. If you can only afford 1 veritas plane, then buy 3 vintage stanley’s.

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