Buying Used Hand Planes- What to LOOK for ! 

Thank you! I'm new to woodworking, and am very interested in buying and restoring quality tools. I do have a reasonable attention span, so I think I'll be able to watch the unedited version, so you don't need to break it up, for me, but do whatever most of your fans find it most appropriate. again... thank you!

Yes to both! Do it! Especially cause I'm getting to appreciate the value in hand tool woodworking, and looking forward to buying my own instead of borrowing from friends.

Great discussion Chad and Dennis. Thanks for sharing it.

I would definitely like to see the videos you mentioned. That would be some great info.

Thanks for another informative, awesome video.

Sargent VBM planes made between 1910 and 1918 are as good or better than Stanley's of any vintage . Heavier castings, thicker blades, and rear totes placed farther back make these planes better. I collected Stanley type 10 and 11's for 25 years before I found my first Sargent VBM . Now I only buy Sargent VBM's. My Stanley's stay on a display shelf. My Sargents are on my workbebch. Low beaded front knobs, east indian rosewood knob and totes, folded lateral adj levers, VBM stamped on the blade and the lever cap indicate planes made by Sargent from the 1910 to 1918 . Fulton and Blue Grass are other brands that were made by Sargent during that era . The Fulton and Sargent VBM's are usually cheaper when you find them . George Sargent set out to complete with Stanley during that period and came out with a better plane. Bought 22" Fulton Jointer at an auction for $35. It is better than any other jointer in my collection. I have 6 other Stanley and Sargent jointer planes that i paid a lot more for. So if you find a Sargent VBM of that era, give it a try. you may be pleasantly surprised. Great video

Good video, thank you! More information on what to get for planes to be used and trying to find decent parts

Thanks for the summary. Good intel!

Yes, to all of the video topics you mentioned!

Definitely interested in more videos about hand planes.

Once again great video.

New to using hand planes. More please.

I'm interested in the tune up video.

Thanks for the intro, I have had many opportunities at roadside flea markets to pick up hand planes and have always been reluctant to do so because I don't really know how to tell the quality of the planes I'm looking at. This is a really good introduction and I am looking forward to any other used hand plane info you will be sharing in the future.

Smooth showing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I would really look forward to more videos on old hand planes, restoration and maintenance, as a user not an investor/collector. Length of videos doesn't matter much if the content is clearly explained or demonstrated and smoothly edited. I find this video a good example of an entertaining and educational experience but must say I do not enjoy just listening to 3 or 4 people chat about things in general or how they do it better than everyone else. Thanks for posting this and I will await further editions.

Nice video I have a few planes (less than fifty) myself but Dennis has information that I still find useful. I bought a #3 Woodriver because finding a decent one after Chris Schwarz touted them on his blog was difficult to find at a reasonable price.

More short videos! What a great idea!

Thanks for the info, I have a few used hand planes. love to hear about restoring the Stanley cast-iron planes

Show more and yes let know where you get your planes

Very informative.

I would love to see more content on hand planes I am an enthusiast my self ,

It's a great topic - I'd like to see multiple shorter videos on hand planes.

An Interesting topic Chad. I’m interested in knowing more about planes including what to look for and how to use them. Last year I bought my first two planes, a Stanley low angle block plane and a Stanley #4. The block plane came sharpened and ready to use and I’ve used it on several projects. I’ve really enjoyed using it. The tote on the #4 was cracked and I’ve now broken it so it needs to be repaired. Otherwise it’s a very nice plane.

Thank you Gentlemen, very interesting. Yes go for a full series on the planes. I'll be sure to watch them all. Well Chad, here's me thinking I'm doing alright with 15 plane ( total), How will I ever catch you up LOL

I would love to know if you are buying a new pkane to start with, what features to look for. there are a lot out there and its intimidating to know whats worth the money or if something cheaper will do the work

Nice video! 👍 11:57 - I have that plane, and it is in fact the worst plane I own! The frog sits flimsily perched up on thin supports so the chatter is terrible! My suggestion is if you see planes with plastic parts, avoid them altogether! 😉

Interesting

Loved it. Thanks! Then again, I'm obsessed with handplanes. I have a problem :)

Thanks, Chad! Good interview. I’m beginning to look for user planes. Where would you suggest I look, please?

I like your style, ask and produce, I do have a question; I want to build my wife a table for her plants in front of our bow window. I would like to combined standard 2x6 pine with some hardwood that I have on hand, the hardwood would be around the edge and two strips down the center on the long side. Want concerns with this mix should I lookout for?

Yes more plane the better

Great topic Chad, the details are good as well, what is Saftey Dan doing these days?

Definitely up for shorter videos on those various topics

Yes this topic is very interesting, why not make one on transition and another on wooden planes

Mostly guy use the lever cap for undoing the nut on the chip breaker to remove it from the Iron , not a good practice , better to use a good fitting screwdriver .

What’s not to like about hand planes? Clue me in for future info and thank you and have a Great 2020!!

TWO HUNDRED planes??? Heck! no wonder us entry level guys can't find used ones.

Thanks for the video. I refuse to buy Wood River, or anything else made in China