Jack plane

[spence]

Also could put them on Craigslist. There are always people looking for old tools in good condition. I have a friend with a huge collection of antique planes.
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Originally Posted by spence

Also could put them on Craigslist. There are always people looking for old tools in good condition. I have a friend with a huge collection of antique planes.
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I have one on CL now. From what I can find its a Craftsman from the late 50s early 60s.Found one that sold on Ebay for $218...

[ed morini]

If memory recalls the Stanley 5's came in 5, 51/4 and 5 1/2 sizes and were the next size up from the #3 and #4, 4 1/2 smooth planes. I'd keep it depending on the size they make a good shooting(sp) plane. Their values fluctuate depending on size, year and condition and except in a few isolated cases get average pricing. The problem with Stanley planes is that there were so many made for so long a time that they literally every where you look.
I wouldn't let it go as it would be short money, rather have it than not

Ed

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Originally Posted by ed morini

If memory recalls the Stanley 5's came in 5, 51/4 and 5 1/2 sizes and were the next size up from the #3 and #4, 4 1/2 smooth planes. I'd keep it depending on the size they make a good shooting(sp) plane. Their values fluctuate depending on size, year and condition and except in a few isolated cases get average pricing. The problem with Stanley planes is that there were so many made for so long a time that they literally every where you look.
I wouldn't let it go as it would be short money, rather have it than not

Ed

I hear what you're saying Ed, I have several sizes. One in particular is a Craftsman made by Millers Falls, looks like it just came out of the box. Near perfect condition. I do have a few Stanleys and a few other Millers Falls. Most are 12' & 14" but I have one 18" or maybe a 20". They are all in nice condition with the exception of one. I just don't have the need for them, or the shop to use them in any more. I will keep the long one and one of the others.

[ed morini]

Millers Falls made great planes. I can remember going to Spags in Worcester, when I was starting out. Got a Langdon miter box(still with me) and 2, No 9 smooth planes with the two piece lever cap. I would argue these smoothers are a step up from a Stanley 4, and recently have seen quite an uptick in value. I did swap out the iron for a Hock on one of them and it has performed very well.
I have quite a few planes in my till and while I don't use them as much as I used to, when I do certain operations they are like old friends.
I can understand your desire to lighten the load but In my experience I've always experienced sellers remorse when they're gone

[Guppy]

Originally Posted by ed morini

Millers Falls made great planes. I can remember going to Spags in Worcester, when I was starting out. Got a Langdon miter box(still with me) and 2, No 9 smooth planes with the two piece lever cap. I would argue these smoothers are a step up from a Stanley 4, and recently have seen quite an uptick in value. I did swap out the iron for a Hock on one of them and it has performed very well.
I have quite a few planes in my till and while I don't use them as much as I used to, when I do certain operations they are like old friends.
I can understand your desire to lighten the load but In my experience I've always experienced sellers remorse when they're gone

Haven’t heard that name in years..
Did the same when I started out from CC more than once Ed..
Nail picks , flat bars, cords, saws.... and on ...

[ed morini]

And not to mention all my 704's 06's squidders and the SS series
It was a poor mans Nirvana
There are no bags at at Spags, only boxes
Cash only
But for me, it was the tools and machines that were sold at considerable discounts. I had a Millers fall circular saw I used for years paid 25$
Was very sad when he dies and the kids took over...they lasted only a few years