Where by I reside I normally see the same planes all in excess of once again, the English built no 3s, 4s and 5s.
So my coronary heart will often pounce when I obtain one thing considerably less common.
This is a Stanley no 5 1/2 jack plane. The variety designation is 16 as in 1933-1941.
Despite the fact that this is the first Stanley with the so called “new design frog”, I very significantly like this style. The ones I’ve experienced have been incredibly proficient and nicely created planes.
This instance is in great made use of issue with no other blemishes than a perfectly repaired rear deal with and a scuffed lever cap
The no 5 1/2 may possibly not function at the leading of the collective woodworkers hot checklist. Due to the fact my have preffered airplane is a Millers Falls no 15, i.e. equivalent to the Stanley no 5 1/2, I can only say pleasant thing about this design.
I sense this brings together two quite good things in a airplane, body weight and duration. Absolutely sure adequate, there are constantly limits what you can do with a selected lane, but I dislike the no 6, I only use my no 7 for flattening and as substantially as I like the no 5, I extremely considerably like the extra bodyweight and planing width that the no 5 1/2 can provide.
So, thumbs up on al accounts.
A single thing even though. The Stanley no 5 1/2 is clearly and visibly skinnier than it is MF counterpart. The casting on the MF is thicker both in the sole and on the cheeks. So if you get to opt for, Id say, select the MF no 15.
Posted by Finnberg68 on 2013-10-28 20:09:00
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