Good buy, bad buy?

[Bodrighy]

I want to try and get more into general wood work...promted by SWMBO wanting a load of shelves and things built so started scouring the forums and e-bay for tools. (can't really turn shelves) Managed to get this for £16 with postage, the plane cost less than the postage. The steel looks as though it needs polishing and I am hoing that that is all it is. Is it a bargain or something I put down to experience? It's a Stanley No5 which many of you reckon is the plane for general use. Seller claims it's in good nick so hopefully :lol: and not I have read many of you saying that the older Stanleys are better quality than the new ones




Pete

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Pete

Way back in the mists of time well September 1968 to be precise I was given such a plan by my father to start my tool collection off on just signing my indentures papers regarding my five apprenticeship and to this day it is still going strong and may I add it is used most days.

http://www.alanwakefield.co.uk/me.html

 

[bugbear]

Managed to get this for £16 with postage, the plane cost less than the postage.

That looks fine. You might be surprised to hear that new planes (other than the premium 150 quid plus variety) also need extensive post-purchase work before use.

Since older tools are often made from better materials, and with better workmanship than equivalent new tools, older tools are (IMNSHO) a bargain.

BugBear

 

[woodbloke]

Pete - that old Stanley looks good. Definetly stick to older planes if you need to buy any more :roll: nws the 'Slope' - Rob