Thread: Stanley Plane question

Hi Matt. Modern Stanley planes aren't very good quality - whether you pay $80 or $170. I don't know what the difference between to two would be - possibly one is old stock (made in England) and the other newer stock (made in China/India). Stanley let quality control slip badly over the years, with the serious decline starting after WW2. It's still possible (I suppose) to pick up a good one, but the chances get less the more modern the plane.

To be frank - you'd have been better to pick up an old, second-hand one for $20 or $30. Less gloss, but more quality. Try it out.

If you can't get it to work without chattering, consider taking it back for a refund. Alternatively you could try fettling it (like you would have to for a second-hand one). There plenty of advice to be found on this forum.

Cheers, Vann.

Thanks Vann

I will return it and get something better .

I have seen a lot of vintage planes at second hand stores around so will look for something there or even second hand on the forums

Matt

If you let people know your suburb, there's a good chance someone might put up their hand to show you some well-tuned tools.

Cheers,
Paul

Thanks Paul

I am located in Dural and new to wood working. Even the plane has adjustments that I have no idea what they do.