First plane recomendations

J · 2005-09-08T18:59:33+00:00

I'm thinking of buying a good plane.I've not used a plane in about 10 years. I want some recomendations for a reasonably priced plane.I was first thinking about a stanley plane, but all these numbers and types of plane are a bit confusing. I just want a general purpose plane (if there is such a thing).Also, looking on the price of thes on amazon, they're in the region of £50+ Draper ones are cheaper, any good?Wickes do one for £15 and one for £20, are these completely useless.I'd probably also need a good sharpenning stone and guide to sharpen it, and my chiesels.What about a power plane. Would it be a good alternative to a hand plane or is it a completely different tool for a different job.Thanks.

Sep 08, 2005 21 Replies

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Andy Dingley 20 years ago

Loads of them

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are many other plane sites out there, including the Stanley plane dating flowcharts (mostly US-only)

As to books, then look out for "Planecraft" (50s/60s by Record, couple of quid off eBay) or Charles Hayward / Bob Wearing / Garrett Hack

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John Cartmell 20 years ago

Very many thanks for those.

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