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  1. 1st May 2024, 09:56 PM #1
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    Default Matheson Fillister Plane

    Was in our local antique shop today & spotted this Mathieson No 6 fillister plane.
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    It looks to be in very good condition & although I don't really need it, for the $65 they're asking, I might just call in tomorrow & get it.
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    I’ve owned one of those before, enjoyed using it greatly, $65 is a steal. I think I paid $100 or more for mine a few years ago. Only sold it as I was given a different fillister plane

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    They are a lovely plane and are easy to use.
    It won't be hard to make another wedge for the front - use the rear one as a template.
    Happy shavings ahead
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    Hi WB

    From what I can see the plane looks good. Skew blade and plenty blade left and the ends is sticking above the wedge. The wedging fence should be nice to use.

    I cannot see the nicker, though. If the nicker is missing they ted to have be made from a hand circle. You could probably make one from grind a scratch awl or a a roundd piece of HSS, ground appropriately.

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