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Hand Plane Gloat. No. Happiness Yes

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Hi. Has anyone ever bought a plane and knowingly paid more than you should have but joy overcame common sense. Well that's me. I have been wanting a combination / plow plane forever and for some reason the Record 050 seemed to scream my name. I finally found one I liked but the seller would not move on the price. After much thought and a fantastic wife who in her words said " It would make her happy to see me get it ". What a woman to encourage my addiction. It came yesterday and man what a beauty. Only one blade has ever been used and it's 100% complete. Here is a pic and I will post again as soon as it hits the work bench to let you know how it works. I now feel better cleansing my soul. Take care everyone. Flyboy
 
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Hi. CharlieM you are correct. I think I crossed the point of no return line. I can't remember getting this excited for any power tool purchase. LukieB. I am a lucky man to have a great woman beside me and supports my hobby. I think she would support anything I do as long as it's on the ground and not in the air. Flyboy
 
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Some very good points being made.
1. I have gotten a lot of good deals over the years.
2. You can't take it with you.
3. I could have a worse hobby.
4. The wife is happy when a new piece comes in to the house.
5. Happy wife = Happy life
Flyboy
 
#11 ·
Good point Don. Unless you're having fun looking you're taking time away from something else you enjoy, like shop time. Also, if you hunted for 20 more hours, could you have gotten it for $100 less? Maybe, but that's not a good wage and now you have it.
 
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Well said Bill. Just holding that plane gave me a great feeling. Sounds like blade sharpening and Basketball for me this weekend. More and more no regrets on this purchase. It does help seeing we have all been there at one time or another.
 
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SamuraiSaw. I would feel bad taking advantage of you like that. I wouldn't be able to get to sleep for at least an hour. LOL. This has been a great thread and it's always reassuring to hear stories from other people that have been down the same road. I will say that hand tools are an addiction. But what fun.
 
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Theoldfart. I will post some first thing next week. I figure to sharpen a couple of blades this weekend to start with. By the way great user name. It's something I find more people calling me lately. I wish I knew at what point in life that happened.
 
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