Good tip about how to spot a correct fence, and a paired nose. I just looked on eBay for a 278, and few and far between. I can do everything with other planes, but it must be fascinating to have so many options that you’ve managed to muster together. Wonderful video… thanks
I bought a book for $102. Not sure if I should be happy or not. It’s the small 8” book first 1990 edition. I am wondering if the information has changed much. The MWTCA sold one of the newer books and 11” size for $170. John Walter Stanley Tools with the brown cover.
Wow i actually have a 239!! Just traded an art print for it an some other old iron planes. Didnt know anything abuut it thanks you!! I use it to cut deep 1/8 grooves on this picture frame moulding to insert glass/plexi and its brilliant for it im able to get deep enough to make a durable attatchment where shallower grooves ive had snap. More surface area spreads the force better id guess. Mine does not have a fence so i guess its an older one do you know when exactly the no fence ones were manufactured? Just curious. Also mine has good 1/8 cutter and good condition sllit one peice knicker. But is missing the mini depth stop :( do you know if any more available planes have depth stops that would be appropriate. Functionality is all im worried about not originality or resailability.
Please note that the stanley catalog uses the term bullnose and I refer to it in the video as both a bullnose and a chisel plane. Also take note of my speech about common vernacular and how it changes.
