check this out it will help a lot
plane resources

 

Man i'll tell u this if you don't get it i will just let me know the guy so i can get pics. LOL

 

That is a pretty darned good price just make sure the casting isn't cracked. You may need to invest in a new blade but you won't know that until you get it. I would go for it. I got mine for about 30ish and have not regretted it at all!

 

I'm going to be inspecting the plane this friday, from the pictures I was shown and from what the seller told me (he's a pretty straight shooter) the only thing this plane needs is for the blade to be sharpened, didn't even look like the handles hand any wear on them. Thanks for the responses and thanks for that link Dave, tons of info there!

 

That is not a bad price at all. Sure it is not a miraculous garage sale find, but it is in line with what they sell for on ebay and you can see it before you buy it. Even a "cheapo" Anant is more than twice that
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/anantkamalno8jointerplane.aspx

 

That's an okay price. I've seen them for $50 OR $60 here and there.

 

if a lot of the iron is not let there may be room to dicker.

Pinnacles were on sale. The #8 iron is not made by everybody

 

That could be a good price depending on age, type, condition, etc. Need some specific info or good pics.

 

Most time that's what they sell on ebay in bad condition, if this one is in ready shape it a very fair price…BC

 

I just looked at the plane. It's actually a Stanley 8C. Maybe a dosen or so eraser sized spots of surface rust. Handles are very tight and solid, blade, chipbreaker all parts look great on it. There is some white paint that has been splatterd on the top of the plane, about a 10 minute clean up job. I can't seem to find any dates stamped on the plane however, if this is a later model is it still worth $75 or should I pass? Also japanning seems at least 95%. Thanks for info.

 

This can help you date it.
http://hyperkitten.com/tools/stanley_bench_plane/

Either way, unless it has plastic handles (indicating it is really new), it is probably worth the $75 … if you need an 8. If you are not planning on doing much hand jointing, then you may not need an 8.

 

You may find a #8 too-heavy for comfortable use, but if you want to
give it a go I don't think you'll get hurt buying at that price. You should
be able to resell the plane for the same later if you don't find you use
it much.

I like the corrugated planes, personally. In some cases the corrugations
add some value to collectors, but mostly with the Bedrock planes I think -
which is a big generalization.

 

Who is going to push this beast?
I have a#7 and I am a strong man and this is already not piece of cake to use.

 

I personally have a #8 Pre-lateral that I use quite often; For the asking price I think it sounds like a good deal.

 

@Loren & @b2rtch you guys probably already know this but for the benefit of others:

1) Don't expend effort lifting the whole lane up to return to your starting place. This isn't for finished surfaces so just roll it up on an edge a touch and pull back. Yes, you can drag it back flat BUT there is considerable debate on how this can dull the iron. Easy enough just to roll up and slide back.

2) Use your the big muscles in your legs to push it. Keep it sharp and waxed, using the muscles in your arms and shoulders only to guide it. If your workbench is at the right height it is pretty easy.

I've got little bitty chicken wing muscle arms and I have no problems hogging through material with a scrub, fore and jointer then smoothing for hours at a time.

What I don't have is a #8 but I'd like to add one sometime. Couple of #7s, 6's, 5's 4's and 3's each one set up a little different than the other. Makes things pretty efficient and still takes up less space than a stationary jointe & planerr.

 

That does look to be in very good shape, and should be a good buy at $75 (meaning you could probably recoup your investment pretty easily). From a glance of the Rexmill.com website, it appears to be a Type 18, circa 1946-1947. Nice plane, have fun.

 

Scott you may be correct as Stanley is on the lateral adjustment but not vertically…thanks for spotting that!

 

I passed on a #8 2 summers ago at a yard sale .. guy wanted $50 .. im still kicking myself in the ass for it. I thought ot myself am i ever going to use a plane that big … of course the next project rolls around and boy could i have used a jointer plane. Good buy and a nice plane!

Check out Patricks blood and gore website for more Stanley plane info … yes thats really the name of the site.

 

get it get it get it!

 

Eeegads! You set it down? Even sitting here looking at the photos on the monitor I still hear the words "I'm right behind you." (reference to flea market tool buying tips )

 

I use my 8C all the time and love it. Heavy beast but that's the way I like it. Levels my workbench in no time flat. $75.00 for a 8C is a fair price. Good ones sell on ebay for $125.00

 

Thanks to everyone for all the advice on this, I got the hand plane and don't regret it at all. It didn't even need sharpening! Cut some paper thin strips with no problem! Now I not only have power tool fever, but a major case of hand plane fever!

 

Even if it's too heavy to use it would still look nice just sitting in a plane till.

 

Good haul, and it'll give ya a workout while ya use it.
Bill

 

Mine isn't too bad, either…

A type 9, #8c. Yep, it is a heavy fellow…..