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  1. #16
    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Stutz View Post
    Kyle, Stanley never actually made a 601. This is purely a modern recreation done by Patrick Leach, of what Stanley "could have done".

    http://www.supertool.com/601.htm
    Ok - I heard he'd done that but forgot it until you said so. That makes much more sense and explains why I've never seen or heard of a 601. DOH!

    That sure is beautiful, but personally, I think Id rather buy the LN for $225, than the one Mr. Leach did.
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    it sounds like its a cute plane you can't actually hold?

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    That 601 sure is purdy, but I gotta' ask:


    In what situation would you actually reach for a Bailey #1, instead of a small block plane? Even a #3 strikes me as a bit non-essential.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Allan Speers View Post
    That 601 sure is purdy, but I gotta' ask:


    In what situation would you actually reach for a Bailey #1, instead of a small block plane? Even a #3 strikes me as a bit non-essential.
    The #1 iron is actually narrower than most block planes. It also has a chip breaker which most block planes do not.

    Mine is used for smoothing on small parts. Occasionally on small areas with real twisted grain. Sometimes it is also used on a corner joint where the face of one piece is slightly proud of the adjoining face.

    Some folks feel they only need a #4 or a #7 bench plane to accomplish every task. It is possible and if that is their choice, fine. My choice is to have a full range of planes to accommodate my mood at any given woodworking moment.

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    Don't have a #1, but I have a small coffin style infill that is 6.5" long with a 1.5" iron that is very useful for small areas of tear out where I don't want to go over the entire surface again.

    I use my #3 quite frequently on smaller pieces, and if I had a #2 that would be nice as well.

  6. #21
    Quote Originally Posted by Allan Speers View Post

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    In what situation would you actually reach for a Bailey #1, instead of a small block plane? Even a #3 strikes me as a bit non-essential.
    If I want a free hand to help stabilize the work, then I'd grab a block plane. If I want a two-hand grip on the plane, then the No. 1. Of course, there are many situations where you could use either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Koepke View Post
    The #1 iron is actually narrower than most block planes. It also has a chip breaker which most block planes do not.

    Mine is used for smoothing on small parts. Occasionally on small areas with real twisted grain. Sometimes it is also used on a corner joint where the face of one piece is slightly proud of the adjoining face..
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    No, I trust most people want to be honest.

    Besides my wife writes down the car tag and does a background check. (just kidding)

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    Ah, of course.


    It's funny: I have quite a few really small woodie smoothers, including coffins, and I use them all the time, but somehow when I see a metal bailey-type plane, I just automatically think of rougher work, no matter how small.

    Weird.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Allan Speers View Post
    That 601 sure is purdy, but I gotta' ask:


    In what situation would you actually reach for a Bailey #1, instead of a small block plane? Even a #3 strikes me as a bit non-essential.
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    Patrick Leach had them manufactured and sold them himself. I think he sold it for at least $450. Stanley never manufactured a 601 so it is technically not a reproduction but rather an "imagining" of what a 601 would have looked like. I saw one once at a tool show being resold by someone else and it was a very well made little thing, but I didn't even ask the price. I don't know how many Patrick Leach had made but it might be as many as 50 or 100.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Richard Darjes View Post
    Patrick Leach had them manufactured and sold them himself. I think he sold it for at least $450. Stanley never manufactured a 601 so it is technically not a reproduction but rather an "imagining" of what a 601 would have looked like. I saw one once at a tool show being resold by someone else and it was a very well made little thing, but I didn't even ask the price. I don't know how many Patrick Leach had made but it might be as many as 50 or 100.
    It's currently on the site listed for $695, but I have no idea if any of them are still available.

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    To those #1 owners......

    Beyond the cool/cute factor (arguably significant ) what advantages if any do these hold over a standard block plane? Does the tote offer greater utility? I've got a decent selection of standard and low angle blocks with adjustable mouth openings and never seem to be lacking for the right tool for the job.

    Edit - Missed Jim's response to a similar question above.
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    I have had my Lie Nielsen for well over 20 years (April of '92). Kids loved it as it fit their hands well. I use it on occasion when I need it

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