Reply by Brandon

One more thing to consider is that $250 could go a long way in getting you a number of key vintage Stanley planes. You can easily get a #5 Jack, a #3 or #4 Smoother, and a #7 Jointer for that amount and still have money to spare. But, if you’re set on a new plane, I’d suggest the Veritas simply because you won’t be dissapointed with any of their products.

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