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Looking for suggestions on possible makers for this gunmetal infill plane.

I would say that its at least as good a construction & casting of the major makers in the UK ie....

Thanks Ian

Your suggestion for a knob makes more sense as opposed to a depth stop and certainly batch runs makes sense too.

Wouldn't it be nice to have a time machine!!!

Hi All

Without adding fuel to the fire, I have just picked up this one recently.

I have a fairly extensive collection of user and and factory made planes and comparing to others I know to be...

Pic of the front bun which was smashed to loosen the blade perhaps??? doesn't make sense given it's an original level cap..

Howdy Dai Sensei

Thanks for the reply.

I'll try to upload a photo so you can see what I am dealing with but rough size would be 140 x 75 x 75 to allow for some wiggle room. Unfortunately its...

I know this is a long shot but I am after some Brazilian to repair an original Spiers 21.5" jointer plane.

Happy to discuss pricing, postage etc for the right pieces. I am tempted to purchase an...

Hi Forum!

I know this is a long shot but worth asking the question....

I managed to pick up both fences and the blades for a Stanley 444 Dovetail Plane recently. Unfortunately the main body was...

I'll take it thanks Tom. Will send you a PM

I'll take the brass Infill thanks. Will send you a PM

Cheers Dan

I'll take it if you're happy to post

Cheers Dan

Plane now SOLD

Evening all.

Somehow I have managed to end up with 3 Stanley 55's and feel the need to part with at least one of them..

Currently listed on ebay with bids starting at $500 and had several...

HI Ian,

I'm interested in no2. I am West Brisbane based and pickup would be an option.

Cheers Dan

Thanks for the advice rustynail and Mobyturns.

It was cut about 12 months ago and likely fairly green then - plus or mins 12 months since felling at the time it was milled. The guy who it was cut...

Evening Everyone

Just wanted to ask for some guidance here.

I have managed to secure a large parcel of gidgee planks - 12 x 2.5-3m long, 20cm - 40cm wide and 2cm thick approximately. Some of it...

Thanks for the information Rob.

I'm glad I was on the right track as I felt it was a conversion also.

After looking at it in detail it has all the hallmarks of some of my other early planes...

Evening everyone!

I'm looking for some help identifying the maker of this Mitre Plane I recently picked up. It looks English to me and is dovetailed. I has an Ibbotson & Sons blade but they...

HI Elan,

Just letting you know the 3 T2 arrived today safe and sound. Thanks for the care taken with wrapping! Very happy mate.

Cheers Dan

HI Elan,

I'd be interested in photos and prices on the No. 3 (Type 2), the 85's & 62's please.

Cheers Dan

Hi Cklett,

I'm interested and as luck would have it I'm Brisbane based.

I have several planes that you might be interested in as part or full payment - 45, 46 and 55...

Happy to have a chat...

PM Sent

Cheers
Dan

Hi Deesta,

Just sent a PM re the sander.

Cheers
Dan

Hi Bentley73,

I'm looking for some 5x5 red Ironbark so this may suit if its good enough to dress. Ideally looking for dry, which i assume it would be and minor cracking is fine.

Do you have any...

Hi JB,

I have quite a lot of rough sawn queensland maple which might be of interest to you. Most of the larger stuff dressed finishes around 45mmx110mm and in some cases a little wider. I'm based...

Hi David,

Just saw the post and not sure if you have managed to find what you are looking for yet.

About a year ago I bought an entire furniture makers workshop and with it came an enormous...

For Sale - $350 ONO

6" Woodfast Jointer

I bought this jointer a few years ago and completed a full refurbishment (except paint). Near new blades, near new link belt, refurbished surfaces - have...

Thanks for the quick response.

I have been trying to find out as much information regarding these saws and I get the impression that they were sold as Busy Bee, Delta 12", Rockwell and Baker...

Hi Snowyskiesau,

I have only just found your thread after recently joining the forum. As luck would have it I have just acquired the exact same saw as the one John Heisz did the rebuild on so it...