collinb Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Picked up a decent looking Bailey No. 6 at an auction yesterday for $20. Needs the standard TLC. Next step is to compare it in use to my similarly-sized Sargent to see which I prefer. But at first touch I like the shape of the Sargent tote better, but the positioning of the Bailey handle. So it's going to boil down to functionality. Probably won't get to it until Spring. But it can remain in the garage for the duration. Also two weeks ago got corroded Pexto & Baily #8 set at a downsizing sale for $5 & $15 respectively. Real users. Time for some of that rust remover stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 First one is nice. That last picture is unfortuneate looks like a weld from the piucture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted November 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 19 minutes ago, Chestnut said: First one is nice. That last picture is unfortuneate looks like a weld from the piucture. The #8 was broken & epoxied. Still it's good as a user. Corrugated bottom. Both the #8 and the #6 seem to be Type 9, fwiw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Good luck with them! Type 9's don't have the frog adjustment mechanism, IIR....but still, even with the repair, I hope it cleans up nice and works out well for you. Just curious - throwing this out there...do people have any actual experience with the pros and cons of the corrugated soles? Lately I've been 'passing' on some planes because it doesn't really strike me as a necessary feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPBart Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 4:30 PM, Jfitz said: ...Just curious - throwing this out there...do people have any actual experience with the pros and cons of the corrugated soles? Lately I've been 'passing' on some planes because it doesn't really strike me as a necessary feature. … I've got several users with corrugated soles, and have not found it to be "necessary" for anything I've done; however, I've also not found it to be a problem, either. IMO, the corrugated sole was more marketing than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim DaddyO Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 5:30 PM, Jfitz said: Good luck with them! Type 9's don't have the frog adjustment mechanism, IIR....but still, even with the repair, I hope it cleans up nice and works out well for you. Just curious - throwing this out there...do people have any actual experience with the pros and cons of the corrugated soles? Lately I've been 'passing' on some planes because it doesn't really strike me as a necessary feature. I have a couple with corrugated soles. It's not necessary for anything, it doesn't hurt any thing either. It was just marketing wank of the day claiming they glide better because of less friction. I haven't noticed any difference. It is marginally easier to flatten the soles on them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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