New High Quality Stanley Planes??

I’d spend the extra bucks for a Canadian-made Veritas or US made LN.

Oh that’s right, I already did! <g>

Not to mention the service I expect from any LN or Veritas dealer is included with the extra price.

I live near New Britain, CT, where Stanley USED to make stuff. I’ll pass on the Mexican-made Stanley stuff.

-- - Real men read directions

Bound to happen. My favorite label now days is “Hencho in China”. I’ll also keep my Veritas, LN and old Stanleys.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

I’m not absolutely certain that planes made in Mexico without any heart can compete with those made in India that feed the families of highly skilled workers with centuries of experience swaging metals.
Time may prove me wrong but Stanley has no particular track record of excellence.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

What surprises me is that if Stanley wanted to start manufacturing high quality planes, why didn’t they consider simply re-manufacturing copies of their venerable pre-1940 vintage planes. Many users of these old planes swear by them. I’m wondering if these new-fangled planes will surpass the appeal of the old standbys. Keith (www.woodtreks.com)

-- Keith Cruickshank, www.woodtreks.com

Keith, I think not. Stanley’s getting the picture a little too late that all people want are L-N or Veritas, or pre-WWII Stanleys or Baileys. Your idea is good though – if they had gone vintage, they’d gain a lot more followers!

-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com

people will buy what they need and perceive to be good when they are ready to buy. I am not in the market for a new plane, but when I need one, I will weigh my choices based on cost, use, and value at that time

-- making sawdust....

well said, mott.

-- Jarrod, Eagle Nest, NM http://anthologyfinefurniture.wordpress.com