Stanley - 4.1/2 Smooth Plane 2.3/8In
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Yes, the design is identical to the original.
My handles are made of plastic.
Because it doesn't say made in England like my Stanley 5 or 4, I'm guessing it's made in China. It is, however, surprisingly well made. My other Stanley's are of the same high quality as this one.
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I'm not writing this to be compared to a Lie-Detective Agency report. Because you're living in a fantasy world if you're trying to be Neilsen or Veritas. There's a reason it's less than a third of the price; even the pre-production is less than a third of the price. The WWII version had to be tweaked and finished to your exacting standards. These planes are fantastic in terms of price, which is what matters here. Without spending $250 or more, you may need to flatten the sole and lap it regardless of the manufacturer. Adjust the frog to your preferences, flatten the blade's back, and hone the iron. Despite the fact that many people complain about the iron not being razor sharp right out of the factory, even Lie-Free admits that the iron isn't razor sharp right out of the factory. Neilsen, the iron still needs to be honed. This isn't a recent occurrence. Learn to true up your tools and sharpen your irons properly because you'll need to do it on a regular basis to keep them in good working order and be satisfied with your tools. To be a woodworker, you must possess these abilities, and they have always been required. br>br>All right, I'll stop ranting now. The casting and machining are both within acceptable tolerances, and the iron is ground to a proper 25-degree angle. I only needed to lap the sole, adjust the frog to smoothing tolerance, flatten the back edge for three minutes, and then hone the cutting edge to around 30 degrees and razor sharp for about four minutes. I do the same things I did with all of my other planes, and I end up with shavings that I can put on a page of a book and read through. br>br>There is a fair amount of backlash in the depth adjustment, but that's to be expected at this price point. Remake the parts or spend a lot more money to have tighter tolerances if two extra seconds of spinning a wheel with your finger is that important to you. The "plastic" tote and knob are the only real annoyances, but they're simple to replace even without a lathe. You can either make a template from the existing tote and knob or print out templates from many sources online; the other option is to go to ebay or a few other sources and look for originals or buy from someone who makes them. I prefer making my own because I can directly shape them to my hands. br>br>It's convenient that you can now order the 4 1/2 from Amazon UK, as you can't get it in the US. Mine arrived in about a week and was in excellent condition, with no damage or even scratches. It was a good buy for a new tool, and it was a lot less expensive than looking for a vintage one on ebay.
4, whole- with enthusiasm! This plane arrived in a much more "ready to fly" condition than either of my No. 1 or No. 2 planes. 4 or my personal favorite. Perhaps the difference is due to the fact that this was completed in England as opposed to the United States. Wherever Stanley planes of a more common size are completed. I haven't decided yet. I'm just aware that the 1/2-sized Stanley planes arrive in a more finished state. In addition, the depth adjustment lever appears to be much closer to its proper position. Each and every - The deth adjustment lever on the sized Stanley plane I purchased appears to be crudely cast/finished. In fact, this is quite significant. Because if it's too short (at the top) to properly engage the chip, it won't work. You'll have a LOT more play in the depth adjustment knob with this breaker! In any case, this plane is a better choice than the Stanley No. 4, whole- with enthusiasm!.
The box appeared to be in good condition on the outside, but the front handle had been smashed into three large and several smaller pieces on the inside. It was held in place by a bent screw. The blade is skewered by a handle that has been bent (not just bent to the side). The blade, blade stiffener, and blade clamp had all been disassembled and placed in various locations throughout the box. Because the box appears to be in good condition, I believe this item was swept off the floor in pieces and dumped into the box.
Flatten the sole slightly, smooth the cap iron, and sharpen the iron. Overall, tuning took about half an hour, and it worked perfectly.
With the blade, you'll be fine.
Thank you for a wonderful flight.
Hoo Wee! Grandpappy's icecream cone with Aunt Loo Loo's cupcake on top isn't as sweet as this plane! You heard it! That's super sweet!.
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