Wanted Stanley No8 plane

[midnightlunchbox]

Hi folks,

I’m looking for a Stanley No8 jointer plane, must beUK based. I’d prefer a low knob one but will consider a newer one.

Cheers
Craig

 

[Felix]

Hi folks,

I’m looking for a Stanley No8 jointer plane, must beUK based. I’d prefer a low knob one but will consider a newer one.

Cheers
Craig

Did Stanley make a No8? I don't think they did, but Record definitely made a No8

 

[Vann]

Did Stanley make a No8? I don't think they did, but Record definitely made a No8

You're quite wrong on both counts. Stanley did make a No.8 Bailey (as well as a No.608 Bedrock). Record didn't make a No.8, they made a No.08 (and a No.08ss).

And I believe Record are the only British manufacturer of cast iron planes of that size as Stanley No.8 planes were imported from USA. Clifton made No.8 cutting irons and cap irons, but not No.8 planes.

Cheers, Vann.

Cheers, Vann.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Yes, The Stanley No.8 is American. I have one with a Sweetheart iron. Nah nah, nah nah nah ,,,,....... I'm not selling it.

 

[Felix]

Yes, The Stanley No.8 is American. I have one with a Sweetheart iron. Nah nah, nah nah nah ,,,,....... I'm not selling it.

Well I've got a record 08ss (mint) ...... so there!

 

[Yojevol]

From the do you mean it tastes of mint?

 

[samhay]

I have a 24" wooden jointer that works beautifully.
You can still pick these up quite cheaply, so might be worth considering as an alternative to the new fangled Stanley and Records.

 

[Roberto Flintofski]

I have no plane atm !

 

[clogs]

Roberto,
I'm pretty sure I have one and be happy to move it on BUT it's in storage for a while.....
next time I open the crate I'll look....

 

[Roberto Flintofski]

Any would be a bonus

 

[Nigel Burden]

I have a 24" wooden jointer that works beautifully.
You can still pick these up quite cheaply, so might be worth considering as an alternative to the new fangled Stanley and Records.

I have a 22" woodie that I picked up at Bridport market about eighteen months ago for £5, and that works beautifully.
I also picked up a Mosley moving fillister without a fence for £4 at the same time.

Nigel

 

[Jameshow]

If you don't have a plane then a no8 is a unusual choice for a first plane?

A no4 or no5 would be a more useful all round plane.

Just saying.

Cheers James

 

[Nigel Burden]

I am assuming, maybe wrongly, that Roberto is an absolute beginner. A no8 is a behemoth of a plane. The usual choice for an all round plane for many would be, as James said, a no5, unless you're flattening or edge jointing large boards, when you would want a longer plane.

Nigel.

 

[XH558]

I have a Stanley Number 6 that I have no use for. If it is of use then DM me. Apart from a bit of surface oxidation it looks brand new. the box is a bit tatty though.

 

[midnightlunchbox]

If you don't have a plane then a no8 is a unusual choice for a first plane?

A no4 or no5 would be a more useful all round plane.

Just saying.

Cheers James

It’s quite the opposite actually, I’m looking for a No8 to complete the run, I have all the other sizes.

 

[midnightlunchbox]

Roberto,
I'm pretty sure I have one and be happy to move it on BUT it's in storage for a while.....
next time I open the crate I'll look....

With no disrespect to Roberto, it’s me that’s after a No8 and would be delighted to try and make a deal with you, can you PM me with details please?

Thanks!

 

[midnightlunchbox]

Folks, I appreciate all the comments, thank you but, with respect to everyone, the thread is getting clogged with comments that aren’t really relevant here and should probably be on a separate entry.

I am looking for a No8 because I have nearly all the other sizes of bailey plane and would like to get one of each size.

If anybody has one they’re willing to sell please let me know thanks.

 

[Roberto Flintofski]

Sorry midnightlunchbox ... wasnt trying to hijack your thread.. I was just meaning g one of any sort (good quality ) would be a nice treat to myself, powertools aplenty here but nit much old school ! XH558 have pm'd you

 

[Jameshow]

Sorry crossed wires
Over and out!

Cheers James

 

[Corset]

Personally the no8 is my favourite user plane. Once it starts moving nothing stands in its way. Its great for starightening long boards and prep work on boards.
I think it feels better balanced than a number 7. But everyone is different