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  • Handy Al
    Established Member
    • Feb 2004
    • 416
    • Worthington, OH, USA.
    • BT3100
    #1

    Plane enthusias

    I don't know if this is a good deal or not. I can't justify buying it.

    1884 STANLEY NO.45 RULE & LEVEL PLANE - $60 (LANCASTER)

    http://columbus.craigslist.org/tls/1483978919.html
    "I'm growing older but not up." Jimmy Buffett
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    • Knottscott
      Veteran Member
      • Dec 2004
      • 3815
      • Rochester, NY.
      • 2008 Shop Fox W1677
      #2
      I'm not knowledgeable about that type of plane, but have definitely seen some that looked similar go for a lot more. The sheer age of it should give it some value. $60 seems like a pretty safe risk on something that could be worth 2x to 4x that much.
      Happiness is sort of like wetting your pants....everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth.

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        • Hoover
          Veteran Member
          • Mar 2003
          • 1273
          • USA.
          #3
          It's not a great deal, but it looks to be in good shape. I would try to find out if there are any cutters included (they are not called blades on a 45, 50 or 55).
          No good deed goes unpunished

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            • Pappy
              The Full Monte
              • Dec 2002
              • 10481
              • San Marcos, TX, USA.
              • BT3000 (x2)
              #4
              If what is pictured is all he has, it is too high. The floral pattern dates it as an early version, but further dating would be hard without the rest of the parts.
              Don, aka Pappy,

              Wise men talk because they have something to say,
              Fools because they have to say something.
              Plato

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                • Uncle Cracker
                  The Full Monte
                  • May 2007
                  • 7091
                  • Sunshine State
                  • BT3000
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Pappy
                  If what is pictured is all he has, it is too high. The floral pattern dates it as an early version, but further dating would be hard without the rest of the parts.
                  I'd take Pappy's word for it, Al. This man knows his planes...

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