I finally got around to finishing this plane. It came out pretty nice. I’m not sure how much I like the adjustment though. It is really easy to fine tune. It is also a lot heavier than my Stanley.
Before
After
Check out the wicked sharp blade. I can shave my arm with this one!
| Blog entry by Deycart | posted 08-27-2012 12:53 AM | 4842 reads | 0 times favorited | 4 comments |  |
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Dwain
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#1 posted 08-27-2012 02:57 PM
Nice work. What are your thoughts of the Union styled plane compared to a Stanley Bailey. I am thinking of finding one of these on the bay, but wanted some feedback.
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#2 posted 08-27-2012 03:58 PM
I’m also interested in the Unions as I’ve been looking on the bay as well. Good job with the restoration.
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Don W
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#3 posted 08-27-2012 05:54 PM
Nice work. I haven’t seen this type of Union before, but I never paid much attention to the Unions. I know they also make the bench planes with the same style as the Stanley/Bailey. I’m not sure I like the pressed steel frog. Although it looks heavier than most pressed steel stuff. Let us know how you like it once you use it.
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Deycart
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#4 posted 08-27-2012 07:03 PM
It is a much heavier plane than a Stanley. The blade is MUCH thicker. I don’t currently have a #5 that is ready to use to make a comparison. It was really easy to tune though. It will take me a few days to get the 5s ready.
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