brook planes???

[olie]

hey
I was just look at a no.7 brook plane. the name rings a bell but i'm not really sure of the quality?

can anyone give me some pointers or reviews

cheers

Olie

 

[woodbloke]

Welcome to the forum...never heard of a 'brook' plane. Block planes, however is a different kettle of worms, is that what you mean? - Rob

 

[Waka]

Olie

Welcome to the forum, can't help I'm afraid are you sure you have the name right?

 

[DaveL]

Hi Olie,

Welcome to the forum.

I think I have seen Brook planes in Tilgear, I have never tried one, not even held one. They were quiet cheap compared to LN or Veritas but the finish did not look as good. I am not sure were they are made, they could with a little fettling be a usable tool but on the other hand if the QA is not good you could end up with a door stop.

 

[olie]

just trawling though ebay and found this "brook" plane.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brook-No-7-Jointe ... 240%3A1318
can this help anyone remember anything about them ??

 

[wizer]

just trawling though ebay and found this "brook" plane.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brook-No-7-Jointe ... 240%3A1318
can this help anyone remember anything about them ??

I am prety certain the brook is the same sort of brand as Anant, Grant, etc. i,e made in the far east to copy western designs at a cost.

 

[Tom K]

Olie, its a cheap knock-off of an old design with a few alterations to save manufacturing costs.
Ask yourself why its been photographed in the plastic bag. It looks like pound-shop quality to me.
If money is the issue (when isn't it?) either save or spend it on older Record or Stanley stuff.

Regards Tom

 

[olie]

thanx for the advice guys.

ill give these ones a miss then