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How to buy used hand planes- How much should you pay? What to look for...

by Stumpy Nubs (James Hamilton)

📚 Temas principales

Dónde buscarYard sales, flea markets, and especially local antique shops can be good places to find used hand planes at reasonable prices. Online marketplaces tend to cost more because of buyer competition and shipping. 0:30
Qué revisarMake sure all parts are present, inspect the plane for cracks and chips around the mouth, and check that the sole is reasonably flat. Stuck adjustments, a cracked tote, or some surface rust may be manageable, but avoid substantial rust and pitting. 1:00
Precios orientativosFor a standard Stanley No. 3, No. 4, or No. 5, expect to pay about $10 for good condition, $20 for very good, and $50 for excellent condition locally; online, expect roughly $40–$80 and close to $100 for an excellent example. Adjustable-mouth standard-angle block planes typically cost $15–$40 locally and $30–$80 online. 2:04
Modelos y característicasPrefer planes made before World War II, and generally avoid Stanley Handyman planes and models with blue paint or yellow or orange logos. Smooth and corrugated soles work equally well, so there’s no practical reason to pay extra for corrugation unless you’re a collector. 2:34

✨ Puntos clave

El estado importaCheck the plane carefully before buying; minor cosmetic issues may be acceptable, but cracks, mouth chips, and pitting are reasons for caution. 1:00
Compra local cuando puedasLocal sources can offer better deals than online listings, though good finds aren’t guaranteed. 0:30
Ten en cuenta la épocaPrewar models are generally considered higher quality, but a later plane may still be worth buying if the price is right. 3:04
No pagues de más por la suela corrugadaBoth smooth and corrugated versions work well; the choice is mainly a matter of preference or collecting. 3:35

🧠 Lecciones aprendidas

Busca una compra razonable, no perfectaA cracked tote can be repaired, and small amounts of surface rust or worn japanning may be acceptable if the rest of the plane checks out. 1:32
Compara precio y condiciónUse the condition-based price ranges as a guide, and account for shipping and competition when shopping online. 2:04

🏁 Conclusión/próximos pasos

Elige con cuidado y aprende a usarlaLook for a sound plane at a fair price, then consult the channel’s other resources for advice on sharpening, tuning, and using hand planes. 4:07

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Transcript excerpt

0:00 hi I'm Stumpy Nubs and this is how you buy used hand planes in the mid January 2016 issue of Stumpy Nubs woodworking Journal we talked about three types of hand planes that every Power Tool woodworker should own a jack plane smoothing plane and a block plane since then a lot of subscribers have asked where they should

0:30 look for a good used set and how much they should expect to pay well generally speaking you're going to pay less if you find them locally at a yard sale flea market I especially like antique shops it's not always the case eventually you're going to run into some nut that just thinks his rust is gold but for the most part I found a lot of really good deals at small local sources so what's a good deal first let's talk about condition like I said before these planes are common enough that you can

1:00 afford to be choosing all parts should be present and accounted for take the iron out and inspect everything carefully there should be no cracks anywhere on the plane the bottom should also be reasonably flat if you hold something straight against it there should be no chips around the mouth it's okay if the adjustments are a little gummed up as long as you can move them meaning that they aren't seized up with rust if possible the knob and the tote or handle should be intact but if the

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