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Originally Posted by warfrat73
Ok, I just ordered a Stanley Bailey No. 5 from ebay (based on what I can find, I think it's a type 16 which would put it between 1933-1941).
It looks solid and not too rusty, but could use a cleaning. And I'm sure I'll need to set it up (but maybe I'll get lucky and find some old timer did a bang up job on it). Tax and shipping included, I paid a few bucks less than the brand new "Stanley Bailey" branded planes you can buy at Home Depot.
So that's sorted for now.
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Good luck with your purchase! Suggestion: go to the Fine Woodworking Magazine website and see if you can find one of their articles on 'tuning up a plane'. Long ago, that is how I learned the art.
Also, you need to hone (ouch - apologies for the pun) your sharpening skills. All of your cutting tools need to be sharp enough to shave the back of your hand. A razor sharp tool can take your woodworking skills a long way.
best,
Rick