Jfitz Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I just received this #3 I landed on eBay. It's in decent shape - a little ding on the handle that the seller cleverly avoided showing in the listing, but I intend on using this and not just displaying it so I don't care. Price was right. I think I'll like this size over a #4 for smaller pieces. It's pretty clean but I'll disassemble, touch up a few areas that have some slight rust, and maybe touch up the sides and bottom. The iron is sharp-ish but I'll do a complete setup of back and bevel before putting it to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I'm so confused, the low knob screams pre type 10 but the lever iron is type 12 ... THE HORROR!!! I still need to tune up my #3 and buy a replacement blade for it. I know people like to use the Stanley ones but i just have sooo much better results from good modern steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, Chestnut said: I'm so confused, the low knob screams pre type 10 but the lever iron is type 12 ... THE HORROR!!! Haha, yeah. It's actually mostly a type 11 - the high knob came in at type 12 I believe.....but the cap is from a type 13 (or later). It definitely is a 'worker', not a collectable - and priced accordingly, so it is what it is. I am going to work with the stock blade for now and see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, Jfitz said: Haha, yeah. It's actually mostly a type 11 - the high knob came in at type 12 I believe.....but the cap is from a type 13 (or later). It definitely is a 'worker', not a collectable - and priced accordingly, so it is what it is. I am going to work with the stock blade for now and see how it goes. Oh i was 1 number off on my numbers oopps. I was joking more than anything, none of my Stanly planes could be considered collectors it's not why i buy them or like them. I think they are just well made tools. Hope that it works out well for you. When i get some down time i'm excited to get my #3 up and running but i have a lot of stuff to get done and work is hitting the busy season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Good luck with yours - hope you find time for it soon. I'm mostly in the same camp - it's not why I buy them either, other than the "oldness" and period of the planes (which I find really cool). None of mine are "collectors", and IMO the more I use them the better they are. If I want a paper weight, I'll go in the yard and find a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Good find. I use my #3 a lot. Now that knob looks oversized, I don't think I'd feel comfortable with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Might just be the perspective of the photo. It's a little lighter in color than my other planes but it looks about the same size. IT could even be a replacement - and I can always make another one if it's an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Jfitz said: Might just be the perspective of the photo. It's a little lighter in color than my other planes but it looks about the same size. IT could even be a replacement - and I can always make another one if it's an issue. I see. The knob on my LN #3 is noticeably smaller than the one on my #4, same brand. That's why it looked oversized to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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