DaveT Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Looks like my hours on ebay were not entirely mis-spent. Just picked these up from about 20 miles away. Neither the biggie or the 'coffin' have any marks that I've been able to see yet (haven't even wiped off the cobwebs) but the one on the right is a Ulmer Reform 252. The sole of the Ulmer is stained with something and all of the irons have an appreciable amount of rust on them - no photos yet as I haven't got them out of the bodies. The coffin does have a crack in the side of the body so I'm not sure if that will be repairable or if I'll just cannibalize it. I see a future filled with lots of cleaning and sharpening.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Can't argue at that price Dave. A good buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I love'em Dave... Don't you just love finding a whole bunch of clean up and repair work to keep you away from the honey do's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I love'em Dave... Don't you just love finding a whole bunch of clean up and repair work to keep you away from the honey do's? I'm trying to find excuses not to do a job for my next door neighbour - make a Cajon. Can't afford to upset her though as she feeds me at least 2 days a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhl.verona Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Looks like my hours on ebay were not entirely mis-spent. Just picked these up from about 20 miles away. The sole of the Ulmer is stained with something I see a future filled with lots of cleaning and sharpening.... Says the Ulmer sole is made from Goat's wood (what the heck is Goat's wood?) so I presume the staining is milk Good price (as in enviously good price). Was that a purchaser must collect deal? They always go for a very low price. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 No, the original ad was for £3.80 postage but I asked if he would do collection as I was bidding on a few of his items (didn't win any of the others) and he changed this one. From www.handplane.com While one can only speculate on just what "Goat's Wood" might actually be, it should be noted that the modern-day Ulmia plane now has a body made from red beech and a sole from either white beech, hornbeam or lignum vitae. So none the wiser there. I was thinking perhaps it is wood that has been specially compressed by having goats repeatedly butt it? Gordon the goat is carefully selecting his next victim. If the staining is from a goat then I hope it is milk.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Dave if you fancy parting with the try plane in the near future let me know :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Dave if you fancy parting with the try plane in the near future let me know :-) PM'd you Graham. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Well I've got all the irons out and yes, lots of rust. Haven't started on them yet as I now have a few more to get ready for some 'sorting'. This one was 99p+£4.89 p+p. It does have some woodworm damage but there is no sign of anything recent. Once I get the irons out it'll get at least 2 coats of Triple Wood Protector. These were £3 with me collecting them from 20 miles away (any excuse for a nice day out - ). again some very light woodworm but it has already been treated. The metal plane is a Stanley No78 with light surface rust but no pitting. All in all, I'm a happy teddy bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Nice price for some nice looking tools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 You're setting yourself up for quite a time rebuilding and refinishing. In the end, you'll have one hell of a set of users, and still getting food twice weekly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Nice finds Dave. I must get a wooden plane before they rise in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to getting these renovated and useable. At present I have two 'useable planes. A Stanley 78 and a No4 that is a mixture of a Stanley and a Hilka. Neither are set up right but I'm getting better slowly. Terry, if you keep an eye on Gumtree within say a 10 mile radius of your postcode for 'tools' in any category there will probably be a few come up. Some are going to be very expensive but the majority will be 'cheap as chips'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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