Thread: Show off your planes

Scribbly, do all of your Turners have the red resin handles? Chap I know had a Turner that I had a good look at and it was a well made plane. I'm just in the process of starting a Falcon collection myself (all for use), but if I'd got a Turner first it might have been those.... Like your collection, and good luck with completing it.

Lovely planes from everyone. It is great to see the top end planes (for drool value if nothing else), but also nice to see so many users of all types that are obviously treasured and cared for. Aren't planes just such beautiful things....

Hi Bob,
Yes, all Turner Handplanes came with the red phenolic resin handles and knobs. The photo doesn't show them in their best light. They are transparent and very attractive if they aren't all banged about.
The only disadvantage is that they can get sweaty on a hot day. Other than that, they are beautifully cast and the factory quality control must have been outstanding, as the total finish is excellent. The blades are either E A Berg, or hardness tested Turner. As well as this they were made in Australia.
I really like these planes.
Regards
SG

I found a second photo of two of the Turners that shows off the handles.
Look great don't they.
SG

SG, have to agree, they do look great. I'm not generally a fan of plastic handles (the Stanley black ones - ugh!), but the Turners are nice to look at and more importantly they feel good. Nice collection.

Here are some of mine.

Shouldn't be long before Rob Lee swings by and shames us all

Originally Posted by Groggy

Shouldn't be long before Rob Lee swings by and shames us all

Wouldn't be the first time. But he may have added a few bits and pieces since those pics were taken.

The Stanley 5 1/2 was under the house when I moved in, it has received new knob and tote to replace the broken originals but it badly needs a new blade. The broken mouthed Carter 5 came from my Father, it has a new blade and works well. The Lie-Nielsen 4 1/2 bronze anniversary plane has been having its first outing on my current project. The Stanley 4 I bought new years ago for planing doors when renovating a house. The Record 3 also came from my Father but has had no use yet. The Veritas steel edge plane is near new and is good for its particular niche. The Gordon 1/2" shoulder plane is a beautiful thing and is great for tenon trimming. The Lie-Nielsen LA block plane is just wonderful. I love 'em all.

Better late than never...here's a couple of shots, first are my metal bodied ones: Record 405 in the box, Bailey #4 and #6, Stanley #77, #78, #79, #113 and #130. The other photo is my collection of woodies: planes and shaving tools, all home-made except the one at the back. I made them all apart the big dark thing on the left which I got from Jake, and the little steel one with a wooden wedge which was home-made by my Grandad.

Cheers,

G'day,

Here's my dodgy collection of planes - mostly users, the one's that aren't - well they will be when I sharpen the blades etc.

The EC Horn plane (?) made 1952 is in immaculate condition and mint! It still had the wax paper and grease all over the blade when it was given to me by an Aunty - she found it on the side of the road in a hard waste collection - onya Aunty .

My favourite and most used plane is the little Marples bullnose. The dodgy brothers of planes is the Sharmanco block plane, it's an absolute piece of junk and is closer to getting the hoik into the bin. Had an Indian made piece of junk, but it got thrown in the bin.

Derek,
Does your restored 62 come close to matching the new low angle bevel up planes from LV or LN? If not, is there something it does well that others do not? Or is it just for show, part of the collective?
Thanks for sharing.
rick

Is that Marples the little red one on the left of the second picture?

Originally Posted by lignator

Derek,
Does your restored 62 come close to matching the new low angle bevel up planes from LV or LN? If not, is there something it does well that others do not? Or is it just for show, part of the collective?
Thanks for sharing.
rick

Hi Rick

The Stanley #62 is a very useful and capable plane, but not able to compete with the LN and LV with respect to durablility of construction. One of the reasons why the Stanley is collectable is because it is relatively rare. The thin cast iron sole at the rear of the mouth has a rep for fracturing. Mine is fine but I would rather use the ductile iron-constructed LV LA Jack. Still, it has a very, tactile light feel and it a joy to use on softwood end grain (with the LN replacement blade).

Regards from Perth

Derek

Well, I suppose it was probably wise to photograph them for insurance purposes anyway.

A pretty standard crew, really.

The Bailey family, from sizes 8 down to 4, missing a few numbers, and a 4 1/2 thrown in. Hiding behind them is the Veritas LA Smoother.

The woody family, including quite a few Mujingfang planes.

The block family (minus one lever cap).

Rebate and shoulder planes, some moulding planes, and a few scrubs (metal and wood) plus a compass plane (wood).

Missing is an infill I'm currently rejuvenating. Big job, that one.

Cheers,
GW