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The author of this post is excited to have acquired an Australian-made Turner No. 4 smoothing plane from an online auction. The author notes that they’re a fan of smaller tool makers and was pleased to have won the auction after battling with another buyer. Upon receiving the plane, the author notes that it has plastic handles and a frog made of aluminum. However, they also note that the plane has a well-made body and translucent acetate handles that feel good in their hand. Additionally, the plane has a cutter by Erik Anton Berg, which the author is excited to use in their other metal hand planes.

The author admits that they don’t know much about the Turner tool company but references a blog post by the Village Woodworker in Australia who reviewed the plane positively. The author agrees with the review, saying that the plane is solidly made and the handles bring a smile to their face.

The plane was purchased from an Englishman, who believes their father bought it while working in Australia. The plane shows some signs of wear but hasn’t been used in a while. The author notes some shallow pitting on the sole and cheeks of the plane, as well as rust on the handle bolts and bolt housing. They believe the plane was stored improperly, possibly in an outside shed, and was exposed to varying temperatures and sunlight.

Despite the wear, the handles are intact, and the author plans to add some wax to keep them in good shape. The author also notes a unique addition to the fastening of the front knob, which has a recess in the raised housing on the body to prevent the knob from rotating and the user from overtightening it.

The author has only used the plane briefly on some ash but notes that it feels promising. The cutter has been resharpened but not across its full edge, so the author plans to resharpen it properly before providing a full verdict. The author also compares the weight of the Turner plane to a MF No.9 (Type 2) and a Stanley low knob No.4, finding that the Turner plane is the heaviest of the three, weighing in at 1750 grams.

Posted by Finnberg68 on 2013-10-30 21:42:03

The writer of this post discusses their acquisition of an Australian hand plane, named the Turner no 4 smoothing plane, on an online auction site. They acknowledge that the plane might not impress everyone due to its plastic handles and an aluminium frog but notes that the plane is also fitted with an Erik Anton Berg cutter specifically made for the Turner tool company. The plane was purchased from an Englishman who believes his father must have bought it when he worked in Australia, but it hasn’t been used for a long time. There some evidence of shallow pitting and rust on the handle bolts, and it is believed that the plane had been stored away improperly. The writer appraises the plane and notes its solid construction, commenting on the celluloid acetate handles which feel good in their hands. They also note the addition of an ingenious invention that prevents the front knob from rotating and over-tightening. The Turner plane, despite its plastic handles and aluminium frog, is the heaviest of the planes tested, weighing in at 1750 grams compared to the MF no 9’s 1680 grams and Stanly no 4’s 1610 grams. The writer concludes that, although they have yet to give the plane a proper resharpening and test it thoroughly, it feels promising.

Posted by Finnberg68 on 2013-10-30 21:42:02

The author of this post talks about their recent purchase of an Australian hand plane, a Turner no 4 smoothing plane. They state that although it has plastic handles and an aluminum frog, the overall quality of the hand plane is impressive. The author mentions that the translucent handles feel good in their hands, and the inclusion of an Erik Anton Berg cutter made specifically for the Turner tool company is a plus. They also note that the plane has some shallow pitting on the sole and cheeks, as well as rust on the handle bolts and bolt housing, likely due to being stored improperly.

The author is optimistic about the functionality of the plane, although they mention the cutter needs a proper resharpening. They compared the weight of the Turner to a MF no 9 and a Stanley low knob no 4, with the Turner being the heaviest of the three. Despite the imperfections, the author appreciates the solid construction and ingenuity of the design, specifically mentioning the recess cut into the raised housing on the body for the front knob to prevent over-tightening. The author acquired the plane from an Englishman who believes his father must have bought it during his time in Australia.

Posted by Finnberg68 on 2013-10-30 21:42:04