Forum topic by SauceMan | posted 12-18-2017 06:57 AM | 2342 views | 0 times favorited | 15 replies | ![]() |
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12-18-2017 06:57 AM |
Topic tags/keywords: question plane Hey all, I just picked up 5 planes for $150 today. I’ll attach an image below. As you can see it’s a Stanley no. 220, no. 4, no. 5 and no. 8 and a Wards Master no 7. If I’m not mistaken, the no 4 & 5 are type 19 (made 1948-1961—raised circular insert for the knob, ribs in the front and back and no patents, and a vertical Stanley written on the lateral adjustment lever) and the no. 8 is a type 11 (made 1910 – 1918—it’ll be 100 years old if it isn’t already!) (3 patent numbers, black & 1” depth knob). Any idea how I can date the 220? What about the Wards Master? The planes all seem in reasonable shape but the irons could use a little (a lot of) love. Sauce |
15 replies so far
#1 posted 12-18-2017 12:11 PM |
Nice score. Try Virginia Tool works for dating the 220. For the Ward’s Master you’ll first need to figure out who made it, but I believe Stanley made most of them. If it’s a twisted lateral it’s probably a Victor type . -- http://timetestedtools.net - Collecting is an investment in the past, and the future. |
#2 posted 12-18-2017 02:32 PM |
5 for $150….. you earned it…. YOU SUCK! I’m hunting for an 8 and likely wont see one for under $100 very nice score. Was it an estate sale CL or what??? -- I've decided 1 mistake is really 2 opportunities to learn.. learn how to fix it... and learn how to not repeat it |
#3 posted 12-18-2017 03:27 PM |
I would advise against dating anyone off of craigslist… |
#4 posted 12-18-2017 03:28 PM |
Since you found her on Craigslist Sorry, I can’t help with the planes. |
#5 posted 12-18-2017 05:13 PM |
I was hoping to find dating advice in this thread but sadly it’s just about hand planes. For Stanley planes, the best reference I’ve found is Patrick’s Blood and Gore: -- Sometimes the creative process requires foul language. -- Charles Neil |
#6 posted 12-18-2017 09:46 PM |
Well, I don’t know about DVDs, but, true story, I drove them to Wendy’s right after picking ‘em up. Does that count? Sauce |
#7 posted 12-18-2017 10:08 PM |
Sounds like I did well then? It was a guy who collected them because… his name is Stanley (no joke). He never used them. Not an estate sale, he was just cleaning house a bit. I saw it, responded and drove to pick then up all within a couple of hours. Didn’t want to chance losing out on it. If it makes you feel better, I had a 1 hour and 10 minute drive to Napa each way to get them. Sauce |
#8 posted 12-19-2017 11:43 AM |
I personally think she is a bit too plane for you! -- Regards Robert |
#9 posted 12-21-2017 07:52 AM |
So I sharpened the iron on the number 8 plane and I want to cry… It’s such a joy to use. I have this crazy idea of building a workbench using purely hand tools. I think it may actually happen! The handle was broken about a fjdth of the way from the bottom, so I glued it back up. Hopefully it’ll be good as new. |
#10 posted 12-21-2017 02:54 PM |
Welcome to the No. 8 Fan Club!! Yes, build a bench! Use power where it makes sense (bulk material shaping, rips, etc.), and hand tools for final finishes. You’re on your way! -- Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. -- OldTools Archive -- |
#11 posted 12-21-2017 11:38 PM |
I have this romantic idea of doing it all by hand. Doesn’t mean I’m abandoning my power tools forever, I’m just thinking of it as a rite of passage… And the bulk shaping and rips (particularly the rips) is where I think I’ll miss the power tools the most. I haven’t decided if a drill or drill press should be allowed in my arbitrary rules here. (Mostly for dog holes which I want to be square to the top and round) Looks like you can fit a round peg in a square hole! See what I did there? Sauce |
#12 posted 12-22-2017 12:40 AM |
I proposed to my wife after Taco Bell. -- Shooting down the walls of heartache. Bang bang. I am. The warrior. |
#13 posted 12-22-2017 12:57 AM |
Yelling through the bathroom door? (sorry, couldn’t resist!) |
#14 posted 12-22-2017 09:43 AM |
If you’re going for a hand tool build then a Bit and Brace for dog holes is the way to go :) -- I've worked out how to sharpen, now how do you get blood out of pine? |
#15 posted 12-22-2017 07:02 PM |
You’re not wrong, Mike, I just may not be comfortable with it. That being said, I think the only holes I’ll need are for clamp setup and dog holes, it will be far into the project. I may consider it by then. Realistically though I don’t see myself ever needing to use a bit and brace so it’s not practice that’s needed. Sauce |
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