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Made the 30 mile trip to Harbor freight tonight. I was going there to pick up a new plane. This little guy has been getting rave reviews, so I decided to get one to try out. Called a #33 Bench Plane. A few photos of this little plane.About the same size as my Defiance #3:Nice wood workthat blade is VERY sharp. I need to go out to the "Barn" to try some shavings. Cost of this plane? About $9 out the door.

'and may the road raise up to meet ye'

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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by Wayne Mahler on February 15, 2012 at 6:36pm

Steve

Keep us posted. You never know when you find a diamond in the rough.

Wayne Mahler
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Site AdminPermalink Reply by John Moody on February 16, 2012 at 6:25am

Steve, that is pretty good at 9.00. How is the weight of the plane? Also you said it was very sharp, so I am reading into that as it came sharpened and ready to use. How about the back of the iron, is is flat?

Looks good, we will want you to give us all the details, I am sure inquiring minds will want to know.

John Moody
John Moody Woodworks
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CarpenterPermalink Reply by Harry Brink on February 16, 2012 at 10:40am

For that price, I may have to get me one, just because!

My drive to H/F is a little over 90 miles, with snow and ice, so I'll have to check with them on-line!

Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by steven newman on February 16, 2012 at 10:48am

Here is a "Family Portrait" of the metal planes in the shop:That #33 is actually closer to a stanley size #2 Smaller than a 3, yet bigger than the block plane. Easy to move around, too.

'and may the road raise up to meet ye'

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CarpenterPermalink Reply by Harry Brink on February 16, 2012 at 12:13pm

Ok, Steven, how good does it work?

I went to H/F and have one in my cart just waiting to hear what you think.

Thanks

Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by steven newman on February 17, 2012 at 8:50am

Near as I can tell, it is a keeper. Maybe a little honing on the blade is all that mine will need. At $9, it's worth just the handles and brass parts. This is a "Made in India", and is a copy of a Stanley plane.

'and may the road raise up to meet ye'

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CarpenterPermalink Reply by Harry Brink on February 17, 2012 at 9:37am

Ok, thanks. I'm going to pull the trigger and order it. I haven't used a plane for a long time but now I'll have one and may get good use out of it.

Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by steven newman on February 18, 2012 at 3:54pm

A picture or two of this plane in action.Took a couple tries to get a shaving out of it. Nice thin ones at that. Wood is some of my barn Oak. Definately a size #3 or a tad smaller. Seems to be easy to adjust. I think I'll keep this one, guys.