I bought my first plane today!!!!!!!!!!!! - Woodworking Talk

JIMBETHYNAME · 12-16-2008, 10:34 PM

I bought myself an early Christmas present today. A STANLEY #5C TYPE 11 Jack plane, made between 1910-1912
Heres a link to a description, scroll down a little and its the first #5 you see.
http://www.oldtools.com/Stanley%20Tools.html

knotscott · 12-16-2008, 11:04 PM

Not only is the #5 a great plane to own, the Type 11 is an excellent example. Enjoy!

Handyman · 12-17-2008, 12:57 AM

Jimbethyname You are playing my song. I love old tools. I have 6 or 7 old planes. Every one is in great working order. You did good.

thekctermite · 12-17-2008, 01:40 AM

You're on a slippery slope toward addiction...

"Hmmm" you'll say..."The #5 is really nice but is too big for small jobs. Better get a #4. Ooh, that #3 is cute and good for jobs that the #4 is too big for. A #6 is of course necessary because the #7 is just a bit long for some work. The #7 is nice, but that #8 is a couple inches longer and that will make a big difference." Then it'll turn into "My #4 is nice and it works fine but this one for sale on ebay is a classic sweetheart model and has cleaner rosewood handles." Then you'll realize that aftermarket irons will make the classic planes perform twice as well. Lapping plates, sharpening jigs, scary sharp, and waterstones will of course be needed. Then you'll say "A vintage stanley scraper plane, rabbet plane, spokeshave, shoulder plane, and a couple of block planes will round out the collection."

I was where you're at a couple months ago. I got my first planes from Walt at Brass City Records. From there I basically went on an antique tool buying binge and am working on my collection at a ridiculous pace.

When you get that plane perfectly tuned and you make perfect whisper thin shavings with it almost effortlessly, you'll know that there's no turning back. I'm enjoying woodworking a lot more now that I've found the virtue of hand tools as opposed to power tools (I still love my power tools of course).

Here's a good pile of padauk and curly maple shavings I made on my "new" #4 that I flattened and did a tune-up on.

BHOFM · 12-17-2008, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JIMBETHYNAME

I bought myself an early Christmas present today. A STANLEY #5C TYPE 11 Jack plane, made between 1910-1912
Heres a link to a description, scroll down a little and its the first #5 you see.
Stanley Tools

The only way to save your self is to send me the plane
in a plain brown wrapper.

steve mackay · 12-17-2008, 09:43 PM

As he stands poised on the edge and gazes into the abyss muttering " If I only had a #(insert your next plane here) this job would go a whole lot easier, I'd be better looking and my life would be complete." Seriously though, thats a good look'n example ! Personaly, I've got a REAL BAD "C-jones". They're kind of a mystery as to the "why" of the cauragation. I've heard a thousand explinations and none of them is really a good one. Guess thats why I lust for them.

mpm1696 · 12-17-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thekctermite

You're on a slippery slope toward addiction...

"Hmmm" you'll say..."The #5 is really nice but is too big for small jobs. Better get a #4. Ooh, that #3 is cute and good for jobs that the #4 is too big for. A #6 is of course necessary because the #7 is just a bit long for some work. The #7 is nice, but that #8 is a couple inches longer and that will make a big difference." Then it'll turn into "My #4 is nice and it works fine but this one for sale on ebay is a classic sweetheart model and has cleaner rosewood handles." Then you'll realize that aftermarket irons will make the classic planes perform twice as well. Lapping plates, sharpening jigs, scary sharp, and waterstones will of course be needed. Then you'll say "A vintage stanley scraper plane, rabbet plane, spokeshave, shoulder plane, and a couple of block planes will round out the collection."

I was where you're at a couple months ago. I got my first planes from Walt at Brass City Records. From there I basically went on an antique tool buying binge and am working on my collection at a ridiculous pace.

When you get that plane perfectly tuned and you make perfect whisper thin shavings with it almost effortlessly, you'll know that there's no turning back. I'm enjoying woodworking a lot more now that I've found the virtue of hand tools as opposed to power tools (I still love my power tools of course).

Here's a good pile of padauk and curly maple shavings I made on my "new" #4 that I flattened and did a tune-up on.

Perfect description of what happened to me here too!!!

Perfect Perfect Perfect... these old planes are simply addictive, and makes woodworking more enjoyable than ever.... without dust!

Jason W · 12-18-2008, 09:40 AM

I have several myself. Most were handed down from my grandfather to my father and now to me. I like to use them to bevel my cabinet door edge's on the latch side.

Very therapeutic when I'm using them. They're very quiet too!

TheRecklessOne · 12-18-2008, 01:34 PM

Oh man...You got the same plane I did. I haven't even started cleaning mine up and I'm looking for more. Woodcraft has a "handplane basics" class here in about a month. Congrats on your new plane!

This is the one I picked up.

Rowgarden · 12-18-2008, 08:50 PM

A sharp plane and a straight piece of wood.......... doesn't get much better

skymaster · 12-18-2008, 11:50 PM

Rowgarden: I believe a plane and a pc of wood TO BE STRAIGHTENED by the new plane is better LOL LOL LOL

TheRecklessOne · 12-22-2008, 12:52 AM

I picked up the book PLANECRAFT from Woodcraft today for 11 bucks and it's interesting. My wife thinks I'm nuts, but its worth a look for those interested in antique planes.

steve mackay · 12-22-2008, 10:51 AM

Hey, I tell mine : " Old hunks of rust that will keep me busy AT HOME or me out run'n the bars ? " (like I'd be out run'n the bars !). AND when they're refurbed they're worth something more than I paid (like I'd sell 'em !). Now, compare this to the sixteen $30 "pretty" pillows on the bed. We'll call it even !

Jason W · 12-22-2008, 02:00 PM

This is one that belonged to my Grandfather. It was made by "Blue Grass" still works well. Not sure of the value but it's priceless to me just to know he used it often.

JIMBETHYNAME · 12-23-2008, 07:30 AM

I got my #5 in the mail on saturday. Theres not much to clean up on it, just need a LN iron and I'm good to go.
Next up-----#7 type4 WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BHOFM · 12-23-2008, 07:59 AM

I have six planes, this is the only one I use, plane
of choice, 1910 Stanley Sweetheart.

Belonged to my Great grandfather, along with the
dividers. I keep the plane sharp enough to shave with.
Lapped on glass with rubbing compound.

Priceless.

JackC · 12-23-2008, 05:16 PM

Slope heck, I fell off the cliff! Until USPS shows up I can honestly say I only have 37 planes,,,,

I gotta sickness,,,,,,

Admiral · 12-24-2008, 11:30 AM

Type 11s are very good planes, actually up to 17, including the wartime planes all make great users once fettled.

RN

JIMBETHYNAME · 12-26-2008, 01:09 AM

This morning under the Festivus pole, there was a brand spankin new Lee Valley LABP!!!!

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JIMBETHYNAME · 12-26-2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRecklessOne

I picked up the book PLANECRAFT from Woodcraft today for 11 bucks and it's interesting. My wife thinks I'm nuts, but its worth a look for those interested in antique planes.

I have beeen reading " THE HANDPLANE BOOK" By Garrett Hack, and it has everything you (I) would need to know about planes. I also picked up "Working with handplanes" from FINE WOODWORKING, but I havent read it.

BTW, all those planes you guys posted are beautiful.
I really think its cool the ones whose history you know.