TheFatBaron Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Anything in particular I should look for/avoid when browsing for one eBay? Obviously, I could just buy new, but I don't mind spending some time to tweak a used plane in this case. I just don't want to buy an obvious lemon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Do you want just a plow? PM if you have any interest in a 45. I have multiples I need to thin include a clone I'd let go for less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Wright Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 There are so many things. I have seen several with the skate bent. if you want the full set of knives the price goes up if you are ok with just the 1/4 or 1/2 they are a lot cheaper. I am assuming you are talking used. there are so many small parts that tend to go missing it is often good to get to know the particular version so that you know what is suppose to be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 If you want a plow to use, get a #45. If you want a wooden one because it appeals to you, make sure it comes with everything you need, and there aren't any hidden repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Plowing is about the simplest operation to do with a molding plane, or multi-plane. My favorite is a dedicated size molding plane with a metal skate. For grooves that I don't have a dedicated one of those for, I use a 55, just because I have a couple of those and no 45's. A 45 will do just fine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Has anyone used the Mujingfang plough plane? Its dirt cheap with a full set of irons. Some of the other Mujingfang planes are not bad for the price. I have the polish plane and works real well. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Capwn Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Piggy-back question: Can plow planes be used to groove along the bottom of the face of the board, ala drawer bottoms? Seems like it would be pretty well suited to that task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatBaron Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 @James - Yes, used, and I'm not necessarily looking for a complete set of knives - worst case with a narrow blade, it seems like you can always make the groove wider by adjusting the fence, it just may take a while. And it looks like the Veritas blades would fit (not 100% sure, but they look the same). In any case, I just checked on Blood & Gore, and you're right... that's a lot of parts to break/go missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 21 minutes ago, TheFatBaron said: In any case, I just checked on Blood & Gore, and you're right... that's a lot of parts to break/go missing. Yet another reason to buy from a trusted source like Carus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 36 minutes ago, Al Capwn said: Piggy-back question: Can plow planes be used to groove along the bottom of the face of the board, ala drawer bottoms? Seems like it would be pretty well suited to that task. Yes, I ground down the iron of an old dedicated size plow plane just for drawer bottom use. If I just have a few to do, it's quicker than changing a router bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekcohen Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 16 hours ago, TheFatBaron said: Anything in particular I should look for/avoid when browsing for one eBay? Obviously, I could just buy new, but I don't mind spending some time to tweak a used plane in this case. I just don't want to buy an obvious lemon. Ploughing a groove is a feature of most furniture making tasks. While it is possible to cheaply cobble together a fixed grooving plane for drawer making, I prefer the ability to set the distance and the blade width as there are so many variations possible. I am not a fan of complicated plough planes. Simple set set up - blade projection, fence distance, and depth stop. Metal planes are much easier and reliable than wooden planes. Combination plough planes, such as the #45 and #55 are a Swiss Army Knife. Keep it simple. Vintage - Record #044 New - LV Small Plow Regards from Perth Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Make sure not to confuse the vintage Record 044 with the 044C. I bought a Record 044C new in the 1970s. I use the Record cutters in the 55's, but the 044C has the worst depth stop ever devised. It relies on a screw going down into a plastic tube to fix the depth stop, which doesn't work worth anything. Stay away from the 044C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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