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Hey. Finally got a #50. I paid about $100 for it. You all think I did OK on the price? I am not a collector, strictly a user so it won’t hurt me if I paid too much. Looks to be in pretty good shape. Haven’t received it yet. It was shipped today. Would like to hear some thoughts.
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Take the meanest, rustiest plane you have. Clean it, grind andsharpen the blade like a razor, and then set it up. Now, with theplane set very fine, run it over a scrap of oak. Hear the sound itmakes, and feel the perfect finish. What a thrill! --John Brown
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Sweet deal! Looks complete too.
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I'm no expert on combo planes but I've been watching them closely for a few months. IMO, $100 for a complete #50 in what looks like excellent condition is a score. I am green with envy!
-- Dan Rode
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Yeah. You suck.
I am never wrong.
Well...I thought I was wrong once...but I was mistaken.
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And you can't deny it.Originally Posted by Harold Burrell
That does look collector grade. I wouldn't blink at that price.
As Daniel said it looks to be complete. Looks like there is a beading stop mounted in the slide and it has the fat head bold for the 1/8 & 3/16" blades.
You will likely have great joy in giving it a little wear and bringing it into the world of a user grade tool.
I only have a few blades for mine and use it for plowing 1/4" grooves more than a #45.
The only down side to having a full set of blades from the start is they all are likely to need a sharpening.
jtk
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
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John,
You did very well.
Can I stop by on my way to the old home town of Erwin, TN to look at it some day?
I promise to just look, but don't turn your head.
You never get the answer if you don't ask the question.
Joe
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Pretty nice you'll have to fill us in when you get it in your hands.
I got cash in my pocket. I got desire in my heart....
[OP]
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I thought it was a good deal when I saw it, but no one was bidding on it. I was afraid people were seeing something in the pic that I was not. Thanks for the input. I will post again when it gets here. Joe you can stop by anytime.
Take the meanest, rustiest plane you have. Clean it, grind andsharpen the blade like a razor, and then set it up. Now, with theplane set very fine, run it over a scrap of oak. Hear the sound itmakes, and feel the perfect finish. What a thrill! --John Brown
[OP]
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Hey Joe. You can stop by anytime. Just let me know and I will give you some directions. We go to Erwin a lot. It is about 30 minutes from my house. My wife has family there.John,
You did very well.
Can I stop by on my way to the old home town of Erwin, TN to look at it some day?
I promise to just look, but don't turn your head.
Take the meanest, rustiest plane you have. Clean it, grind andsharpen the blade like a razor, and then set it up. Now, with theplane set very fine, run it over a scrap of oak. Hear the sound itmakes, and feel the perfect finish. What a thrill! --John Brown
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Some of my best ebay deals came with that feeling. I think this time of year a lot of people have their minds on other things.I thought it was a good deal when I saw it, but no one was bidding on it. I was afraid people were seeing something in the pic that I was not.
I looked at it after your post and there were more pictures of the box than anything else.
I would be surprised of the seller wasn't expecting more 'collector' bids. They likely didn't bid because of all the tape on the box.
A lot of users probably want a later model with the blade adjusting lever.
jtk
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
[OP]
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I didn't notice it doesn't have an adjuster. How do you adjust it? Like a wooden plane?
Take the meanest, rustiest plane you have. Clean it, grind andsharpen the blade like a razor, and then set it up. Now, with theplane set very fine, run it over a scrap of oak. Hear the sound itmakes, and feel the perfect finish. What a thrill! --John Brown
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Sorry, I missed on this one. The last picture in the sequence shows what I thought was part of the fence to be an adjuster.
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On my old #45 and my #50 I have gotten good at just moving them a little bit with my fingers.
Looks like you will not have to learn that technique.
jtk
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
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John,
We may be going up in about a week, but maybe right after Christmas. Thanks for the invite. Do you mind to tell me who your wife's family is?
You never get the answer if you don't ask the question.
Joe
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It's Bill and Brenda Ponder. And Vicky and Tom Lowe.
Take the meanest, rustiest plane you have. Clean it, grind andsharpen the blade like a razor, and then set it up. Now, with theplane set very fine, run it over a scrap of oak. Hear the sound itmakes, and feel the perfect finish. What a thrill! --John Brown
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Got the plane today. Felt like I went back in time and bought a new tool. The box is perfect other than the tape strip around the center.
The blades have never been touched, the gunk from the factory is still on each one.
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The little parts bag and original tag.
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The nickers have not been removed.
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I cannot believe no one bid on this plane. It is in perfect mint condition. I do not believe it was even taken out of the box other than to take pics of it.
Take the meanest, rustiest plane you have. Clean it, grind andsharpen the blade like a razor, and then set it up. Now, with theplane set very fine, run it over a scrap of oak. Hear the sound itmakes, and feel the perfect finish. What a thrill! --John Brown
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