Karl is at it again - new Block Plane

[Admiral]

See it here:  http://www.holteyplanes.com/planes_No983.html

[Timberwolf]

See it here:  http://www.holteyplanes.com/planes_No983.html

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They just do not get any better!!!!!! The man is an absolute, legendary tool genius!!!!!!!!!

[Tony Z]

Impeccable machining! Any idea of the price tag (may have to drop hints for Father's Day, 2021!).

[Timberwolf]

Impeccable machining!  Any idea of the price tag (may have to drop hints for Father's Day, 2021!).

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From his web site........I imagine it will be ~2500Lbs

Each component in my planes requires many processes to complete and this adds up to many hundreds for the finished tool. A plane may take in excess of two hundred hours of labour to complete and this time is reflected in the prices I ask. Although I no longer publish a price list, prices for the low angle planes start at around £2500 pounds and rise to around £7000 for the large panel planes.

If you are interested in any of the planes shown on the stock or home pages please inquire via the contact page. A plane which is in production may be secured on payment of a 20% non returnable deposit, with the balance paid in stages or prior to delivery.

[Derek Cohen]

  

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Regards from Perth

Derek

[Philip1231]

Is he out of retirement, or is this a retrospective of his work?

See it here:  http://www.holteyplanes.com/planes_No983.html

[stav]

Wow!  You're not allowed to actually cut wood with that are you?

[med-one]

Wonder what it might cost to have one of everything he makes.

[Greg Jones]

  

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Regards from Perth

Derek

Is it possible to buy either one today, new from the maker?

[AHill]

I don't know about the Holtey, but the Veritas NX60 is in stock.

The Holtey is beautiful, but I think I'd prefer some sort of finger depressions on the sides for easier handling, despite the published review of the plane by Jim Hooker. It looks like a pretty hefty plane, and not everyone's hands are going to fit the plane like Hooker's. Similar to chisels, the shape and weight of a plane can be a personal preference. Also, there's no adjustable mouth, which may be overrated for a low angle block plane, but might be preferable for some operations. The LN 60-1/2, the Veritas NX60 and Veritas Standard Block planes all have adjustable mouths.