Modern No.778 Rebate Planes

[aesmith]

Hi,

For some time I've been looking to pick a Record 778, and sell my Stanley 78 onto someone who will love it. Only problem is that they don't seem to turn up all that often, or I miss them.

So I was wondering what the panel think of the modern 778s that can be bought off the shelf when the need arises. There's Record of course, but also I think Footprint and Axminster's own brand.

Any comments or experience with these?

Thanks in advance,

 

[Paul Chapman]

The Record #778 is better than the Stanley #78 IMHO but, in my view, they are both a bit agricultural. Jacob seems to like the Stanley #78 however.

If you want a really good fenced rebate plane, save up and go for the Veritas skew rebate - head and shoulders above the #778 or #78. Review here https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/view ... kew+rebate

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[woodbloke]

...or buy a new cutter for the router :wink: - Rob...hat, coat already moving

 

[aesmith]

If you want a really good fenced rebate plane, save up and go for the Veritas skew rebate ..

That looks seriously impressive, a whole different class. Shame about the price tag though.

 

[joiner_sim]

I brought a Rolson a couple of years ago, thats if price is a problem. I picked mine up for about £20. Done a search for it online, and it may seem that they stopped making & selling it in 07/08. But worth a search. I work in the trade and its great for everyday use.

 

[Alf]

Tony, don't forget the Woden W78 has twin fence rods - as does the WS one. Having said which, despite a wide range of rebate planes to chose from, I find I tend to turn to an old Marples single rod (essentially a 78 in another colour), so it's possible the hang up on the supposed improvements of a 778 over a 78 are really a bit of a waste of time. Whereas the benefits of a skew rebate over a regular is another kettle of poissons, especially cross grain. Keep your powder dry for the latter, imo. And don't dismiss the wooden variety of moving fillister either.

Cheers, Alf

 

[Vann]

If you want a really good fenced rebate plane, save up and go for the Veritas skew rebate...

I wish they'd bring out an O1 iron for it. The LH version would go straight to the top of my wishlist if they did.

Cheers, Vann.

 

[aesmith]

Thanks everyone. I'll keep an eye out for a Woden (I already have a wooden skew rabate, but that needs some work).

At the moment its more of an impulse. When I use the 78 I always wish it was a bit better.