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  1. #1
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    Default stanley #51 - spokeshave - how much

    How much would you think a stanley #51 spokeshave would be worth? It was made in the USA, has original blade and looks to be in fair condition.

    I am not really into collecting but I saw this spokeshave and thought it would make a handy addition to my mish mash at home but I dont want to pay a ridiculos amount for it if it is way over priced.

    I am new to getting tools and have been done like a dinner a couple of times now so I want to make sure I am not being done over again.

    Thanks for all your help.






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    is no one able to give me an idea?

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    $20 - $30 in good nick. The #51 isn't one of the most prized tools. (IMHO)

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    I'll go with Groggy.

    The #51 is OK for straight grain. You can shim the blade to close up the mouth for finer work. I think of these as equivalent to a jack plane- to rough out, then use something better to finish.

    Keep an eye out for a #53 or #54. These have adjustable mouths.

    Regards from Perth

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    cheers all. I think they want too much when you include the postage.

    Thanks for the help on this.

    Spanner.

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