ndsgr
Red Skull Member
- Joined
- May 20, 2020
- Member Number
- 777
- Messages
- 26
I'm in the market for some hand planes. From what internet searching, forum reading and video watching I've done, I've arrived at some assumptions.
- I should be looking at around WW2 era planes, definitely not going newer than 1960ish. Older is fine, but tend to be collectable, so more money.
OR
- I would need to buy high end new brands, for around $300 and up per tool.
Am I correct or do I have other options? I don't mind spending money on good tools, but I figured I would start out with less of a mismatch between skill level and tool selection. If I'm on the right track, what should I be looking for in a used tool?
I do ebay, craigslist and FB market searches every couple of days for the first bullet - I think the best I'm going to get is around $65 (w/ shipping) for a no. 5.
I've looked at local estate sales for the elusive $20 box of old planes that just need a wire wheel and sharpening stone. This is DC, no one here has built anything of their own for generations. I have time to look; I'm moving next summer and don't have room for a shop until then.
- I should be looking at around WW2 era planes, definitely not going newer than 1960ish. Older is fine, but tend to be collectable, so more money.
OR
- I would need to buy high end new brands, for around $300 and up per tool.
Am I correct or do I have other options? I don't mind spending money on good tools, but I figured I would start out with less of a mismatch between skill level and tool selection. If I'm on the right track, what should I be looking for in a used tool?
I do ebay, craigslist and FB market searches every couple of days for the first bullet - I think the best I'm going to get is around $65 (w/ shipping) for a no. 5.
I've looked at local estate sales for the elusive $20 box of old planes that just need a wire wheel and sharpening stone. This is DC, no one here has built anything of their own for generations. I have time to look; I'm moving next summer and don't have room for a shop until then.