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17th February 2021, 11:59 PM #1
Stanley #5 1/2 plane
This was the first plane I purchased when I was getting into hand tools about 30 years ago. I don't feel right that it should be sold, so I am offering it free. The conditions are that it should go to someone starting out and needing a hand plane, and that it be collected at my home. Sorry, no posting.
There are a couple of inconsequential issues: a small chip on the left side ...
... and the lever cap has been rounded at the lower end (I used it as a scrub plane for a while). As mentioned, neither of these affect the performance.
Repeat: FREE to a good home.
Regards from Perth
DerekVisit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
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18th February 2021, 12:04 AM #2SENIOR MEMBER
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Now that's a great score for someone! That's in pristine condition for something that's 30 years old.
I'd love to say i'd take it, but don't think i fall into the category of new woodworker or one that needs a handplane, i just don't have a 5 1/2.
Very admirable for you not to try and sell it. Another reason why this community is great to be apart of
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18th February 2021, 07:48 AM #3Senior Member
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Absolutely love that you are doing this.
If you have time, show the new person how to sharpen and tune it too.
Im still learning and i wish i had someone to show me rather than trying to teach myself from YouTube
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18th February 2021, 10:27 AM #4Intermediate Member
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Hello Derek,
I am in Sydney and I'll take it if you can post it (at my expense of course!).
You can read a few stories of how I am starting my woodworking journey in some posts around the forum. Would also need to learn how to sharpen the blade... but that's another story ) !
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18th February 2021, 10:52 AM #5
Hi Kuriatko
Apologies, but it needs to go to someone willing to pick it up. As mentioned earlier, no posting.
It’s a great idea to add a sharpening lesson at that time.
Regards from Perth
DerekVisit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
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18th February 2021, 11:25 AM #6Intermediate Member
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Ooops ... Apologies I didn't notice the "Pick up only" clause in your opening offer.
My bad
In case you change your mind and decide to post the plane, I am here.
Cheers
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18th February 2021, 03:45 PM #7Intermediate Member
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Hi, I'd love to pick this up I'd still available. I want to get into hand planing and am a beginner. Let me know and I can pick it up whenever suitable
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18th February 2021, 05:39 PM #8Visit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
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19th February 2021, 09:08 PM #9
Very honourable Derek.
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19th February 2021, 09:16 PM #10GOLD MEMBER
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Hope it won't end up on ebay
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19th February 2021, 11:00 PM #11
same
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19th February 2021, 11:03 PM #12Intermediate Member
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is it still available
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