jeffreythree

Sorry for the 2 questions in one, but need some use and pricing questions. Anybody ever use a Stanley #7 or #8 plane. I came across these and can get them for cheap, $45 and $55 respectively. I sometimes wish I had a bigger plane, especially when I was working on a big table top a few weeks back. These sure are BIG. Also, anybody paid for a 3" slick lately? They have one of these to for $40.

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knotscott

$45 and $55 each is a good price for a Stanley "Bailey" #7 and #8 in good condition....super price if they're Stanley "Bedrock" planes. Their value can vary widely depending on the age, condition, and type. The pre-WWII era planes are fairly desirable. The quality can vary a bit too but they're typically workable planes....some will need more tweaking than others. You may find that either one will do fine and you may not need both.

Admiral

An 8 will tire you out in use; a 7 IMHO is all you need. Either way, make sure there are not cracks in the castings, that there is sufficient blade remaining, check lever caps and adjustment screw for operability, etc. More than a fair price for either.

RN