Thread: LN #9 Bronze mitre plane

Originally Posted by groeneaj

Does anyone know how much a LN #9 bronze mitre plane is worth. LN stopped making these in 1999. The one I'm looking at is unused, however the box is damaged.

There seems to be no info online, so any other info on these planes would be great.

Thanks,
Andy

I'm intrigued Andy, are you into collecting some of these not easy to get LN planes?
It's a good idea If you can collect as well as make use of these planes at the same time.

I have no idea what they are worth I guess only LN in the States can give you an idea.

I have one of these #9 bronze mitre planes & have had it for quite a while now,it actually came in it's white box as they did in the early years. I asked David at LN Australia to order a spare blade for me ,took almost a year as I was on their case about not stocking blades for this plane.

LN in the States went to the trouble of machining a new blade for it and I now have a new second blade for it.

I would not say that I have not used the plane on a regular basis ,however it has been used and has the patina that you find in aged bronze/brass/zinc
I'm happy to leave it like that.

Originally Posted by The following from the site that Greg posted:-

The inside of the body casting is stamped with the number 93, which I am guessing is 1993, the year of production. You can see that in the photos. I think that is about when I bought it. That would place this plane at 15 years old, from the earlier days of Lie Nielsen.

My #9 shows a No 1 in the body casting which I suspect is a casting run Number however I could stand corrected as I reckon LN would have the first in the series in their keeping and only they woul know.

If I can get my act together perhaps tomorrow I'll try and post a couple of pics of it to the site here..

Cheers

Hope these pics load OK ,have'nt done this for a while.

Gave the plane a bit of a tidy up with white vinegar this morning and put camelia oil on the blade & trgger mechanism

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I thought Dereks mention of an approximate cost of these to purchase was very generous ,mind though I have not researched any prices on these.

Cheers

Originally Posted by derekcohen

Hi Andy

If you want to get estimates on a bronze #9, ask the WoodNet forum (USA) ..

WoodNet Forums: Viewing forum: Woodworking Hand Tools

Prepare to be shocked.

The thing about these planes is that it just takes two bidders with too much testosterone on eBay to send the price sky high. This occurs. And then a precedent is set.

Regards from Perth

Derek

I think the guys from woodnet give a clear indication to the valuation.

WoodNet Forums: LN Bronze #9



Regards,


Frank.

I posted a query on WN for Andy.

Not many replies. There also has not been any discussion about these planes in over 12 months.

The highest figure that was suggested was $900. I had one person contact me offering to sell theirs for $800.

In my opinion, the market value should be at least $1000 since this is the accepted market value of the bronze #4 1/2. Keep in mind that fewer #9s were made than #4 1/2s, and the value should go up accordingly. As with the value of all these items, they are worth what someone will pay for them. This is low when there is only one buyer, and high when there are two or more prepared to outbid each other.

Regards from Perth

Derek

Originally Posted by derekcohen

I posted a query on WN for Andy.

Not many replies. There also has not been any discussion about these planes in over 12 months.

The highest figure that was suggested was $900. I had one person contact me offering to sell theirs for $800.

In my opinion, the market value should be at least $1000 since this is the accepted market value of the bronze #4 1/2. Keep in mind that fewer #9s were made than #4 1/2s, and the value should go up accordingly. As with the value of all these items, they are worth what someone will pay for them. This is low when there is only one buyer, and high when there are two or more prepared to outbid each other.

Regards from Perth

Derek

So wouldn't it make perfect sence for you to purchase the one for AU $800 or is it $800 US, then throw it on eBay and let testosterone fly?
$900 is a far cry from $2500. That is called falsely over-inflating the market.



Cheers,

Frank.

Originally Posted by groeneaj

I'm now the proud owner of an LN Annivrsary smoother. I only ever intended to buy this as a reward to myself for achieving something I set out to do years ago. However the guy had a LN bronze #9 that was too good of a deal to pass up, so I now own two bronze LN's. Some people may look at these planes as collectables and wouldn't use them, however I see them as just tools and the first thing I'll be doing when I get them is sharpen the irons and put them to work.

The only thing is I'll have to wait until the end of the year when I get back from overseas to use them.

Andy

Andy I am happy that you now have the LN planes in bronze that are also good functional pieces ,If you don't like using the #9 with the knob you can always go for a dog mounting on the plane ,something I have found offers a different aspect for use of the plane.

Cheers

For clarification of the number cast into the bottom of the plane here is the response from L&N in the US.

Quote,

That number is simply designating the placement on the match plate for the casting. It is a way that we can track castings to see what is going on as a match plate wears. I hope that the plane is giving you good service.

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Cheers

Originally Posted by groeneaj

I'm now the proud owner of an LN Annivrsary smoother. I only ever intended to buy this as a reward to myself for achieving something I set out to do years ago. However the guy had a LN bronze #9 that was too good of a deal to pass up, so I now own two bronze LN's. Some people may look at these planes as collectables and wouldn't use them, however I see them as just tools and the first thing I'll be doing when I get them is sharpen the irons and put them to work.

The only thing is I'll have to wait until the end of the year when I get back from overseas to use them.

Andy

congratulations on obtaining that #4-1/2
the bronze #9 is just a bonus
when you get back we can compare my iron #9 with your bronze version

Originally Posted by ian

Andy

Get Wayne Anderson to make you one

This was my 50th birthday present from the family

Hello Ian. I do make miters for well under the $2500 price, as you know. Hope you are enjoying it. -w

Originally Posted by wayne anderson

Hello Ian. I do make miters for well under the $2500 price, as you know. Hope you are enjoying it. -w

I am enjoying using it. I think it's near the best present I ever received.


I'm currently saving up for another one

Thanks for all the replies.
As it turned out my paypal transaction did not go through. Because i'm overseas paypal must have thought something was strange and cancelled it, as a result I need to fax/send copies of my drivers licence etc which simply can't happen at the moment. As a result iv'e gotten my fiance to try and sort it out for me with her paypal account but the same thing is happening (she's in Australia!). So iv'e since changed my mind, and instead of getting the Anniversary #4 1/2, which was the plane I was after in the first place, i've bought the #9 in bronze (trying to anyway!).

I'm not a collector, iv'e just always wanted a LN 4 1/2 Anniversary smoother. However, the price was too high so i'll wait until one comes up at decent price.

Cheers,
Andy

Below are the photos of my bronze LN. It's in great condition considering it was made in the 90's!
Once I sharpen the blade I'll put it to good use.




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Originally Posted by groeneaj

Below are the photos of my bronze LN.

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Hey, you're not supposed to open that until Christmas Day . Then on the other hand, if the world ends on 21st you're going to be p!$$ed off if you haven't had a play...

Cheers, Vann.