01-26-2017, 03:32 PM
As always all have been precision ground and are no more than .0015 of an inch out of being perfectly flat. The sides have been ground with the same care and precision and are also ground square to the bottom. The would make a good choice of a plane for shooting board work.
I touched up the plane irons on all of the planes. It helps with sharpening, It doesn't require any lapping but a lot of people will still do it. The top on. some of the earlier irons needed a little help after about 100 years or so. I also flatten the backs at the cutting edge . It helps the blade to make full contact with the frog and I feel it helps reduce chatter.
Because of the grinding time and such, and the fact that most want to sharpen their own planes I don't sharpen. I try to keep my cost low as possible but I do offer a sharpening service for $10 extra.
The shipping cost, which needs to be added to each of the planes is $13-$18 priority mail to anywhere in the country. That is a 2-3 day delivery with a tracking no. Since it is flat rate more than one can be shipped in the same box.
First up is a Miller Falls 22 ( Bailey 6 size) . Although it is considered a fore plane it ( the one used before the 7) it does makes a great jointer plane for work shorter than 4 feet.
The japanning is at least 99% and in next to new condition. The knob and tote are in excellent condition. I don't think I have seen any in better condition. It has the two piece lever cap and because of this I think it is a step above a Stanley Bailey plane. Asking $115 for it. All and all this is one of the nicest planes I have ever listed.
Followed by a Miller Falls 22C ( Bailey #7 ) and this is a true jointer plane. The japanning is again 99% not quite as nice as the 18. The knob and tote are in perfect condition and appear to be made out of rosewood. It has a one piece lever cap and I am asking $135. Pictures say it best.
I will be doing a 14 ( Bailey#5 ) so in case someone wants to start or add to a collection.
I will also be adding another plane to this post so please feel free to check back.
Tom
I touched up the plane irons on all of the planes. It helps with sharpening, It doesn't require any lapping but a lot of people will still do it. The top on. some of the earlier irons needed a little help after about 100 years or so. I also flatten the backs at the cutting edge . It helps the blade to make full contact with the frog and I feel it helps reduce chatter.
Because of the grinding time and such, and the fact that most want to sharpen their own planes I don't sharpen. I try to keep my cost low as possible but I do offer a sharpening service for $10 extra.
The shipping cost, which needs to be added to each of the planes is $13-$18 priority mail to anywhere in the country. That is a 2-3 day delivery with a tracking no. Since it is flat rate more than one can be shipped in the same box.
First up is a Miller Falls 22 ( Bailey 6 size) . Although it is considered a fore plane it ( the one used before the 7) it does makes a great jointer plane for work shorter than 4 feet.
The japanning is at least 99% and in next to new condition. The knob and tote are in excellent condition. I don't think I have seen any in better condition. It has the two piece lever cap and because of this I think it is a step above a Stanley Bailey plane. Asking $115 for it. All and all this is one of the nicest planes I have ever listed.
Followed by a Miller Falls 22C ( Bailey #7 ) and this is a true jointer plane. The japanning is again 99% not quite as nice as the 18. The knob and tote are in perfect condition and appear to be made out of rosewood. It has a one piece lever cap and I am asking $135. Pictures say it best.
I will be doing a 14 ( Bailey#5 ) so in case someone wants to start or add to a collection.
I will also be adding another plane to this post so please feel free to check back.
Tom