I'd be interested in buying experiences in used handplanes on ebay or other
online sources. My sister has epressed an interest in getting a jackplane/
low angle blockplane and perhaps a jointer to play with. Thanks Pat

I've had good luck buying used planes on ebay, but I expect to open the box
and find a refurbishing project. So far I haven't been disappointed. Not
all used planes are good ones, I'd review the "Blood and Gore" website by
Patrick Leach before I spent any money. There are a lot of books and
websites about reconditioning old planes.

My rule is to be sure I know what I'm getting, and if I can't get it at my
price, move on, there's lots more planes on the list.

Old Guy


"patrick mitchel" wrote in message
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I'd be interested in buying experiences in used handplanes on ebay or
other online sources. My sister has epressed an interest in getting a
jackplane/ low angle blockplane and perhaps a jointer to play with.
Thanks Pat

On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:28:21 -0700, "patrick mitchel"
wrote:

I'd be interested in buying experiences in used handplanes on ebay or other
online sources. My sister has epressed an interest in getting a jackplane/
low angle blockplane and perhaps a jointer to play with. Thanks Pat

I've bought a few off eBay here and there and they've all been what I
was expecting, which was moderate quality handplanes at cheap prices.
If I was looking for something high-end, I'd just buy new from a
respected retailer and not worry about it, but for what I wanted, I
had no problems.

"patrick mitchel" wrote in message
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I'd be interested in buying experiences in used handplanes on ebay or
other online sources. My sister has epressed an interest in getting a
jackplane/ low angle blockplane and perhaps a jointer to play with.
Thanks Pat


The planes I've purchased off Ebay are pretty much what I expected. They
have needed tuning
and a good sharpening of the blade. Generally, I've been happy with what I
got. That being said,
I haven't purchased any since probably 2005 so perhaps prices are not what
they were. I probably
bought about 20 different models with no issues.
Cheers,
cc

On Oct 21, 1:28 pm, "patrick mitchel" wrote:
I'd be interested in buying experiences in used handplanes on ebay or other
online sources. My sister has epressed an interest in getting a jackplane/
low angle blockplane and perhaps a jointer to play with. Thanks Pat

Look at the pictures carefully and ask any questions before bidding.
Stay away from off-brand names unless you really know what you are
doing. You can get decent deals but don't expect to get a fantastic
deal, the plane market on ebay is very busy.

I bought a new Stanley block plane at a brick & mortar store that
needed sharpening and tuning before it would cut well but now I use it
all the time. $20 and you can have something to play with. YMMV

Sun, Oct 21, 2007, 10:28am (EDT-3)
(patrick*mitchel)doth query:
I'd be interested in buying experiences in used handplanes on ebay or
other online sources. My sister has epressed an interest in getting a
jackplane/ low angle blockplane and perhaps a jointer to play with.
Thanks Pat

Any more, the only things I would go to eBay to bid on are items I
absolutely cannot find anywhere else - primarily books, and those only
after an extensive search, mostly with on-line book sellers. I got
ripped off twice on eBay, and it was an involved process trying to get
reimbursed, and in both cases, I wound up not getting even close to what
I had to put out originally. So I won't deal with eBay again, unless
it's a specific book I'm after, that I absolutely cannot find a copy of
anywhere else - and tha's getting les and less the case. You spends
your money, you takes your chances..



JOAT
"I'm an Igor, thur. We don't athk quethtionth."
"Really? Why not?"
"I don't know, thur. I didn't athk."

I'd be interested in buying experiences in used handplanes on ebay or other
online sources. My sister has epressed an interest in getting a jackplane/
low angle blockplane and perhaps a jointer to play with. Thanks Pat

Like others have said, there are some decent deals to be had on eBay,
but it's often a crapshoot unless you can get extra pictures and
questions answered from the seller.
If you don't want to take your chances with getting a dud (i.e.
cracked sole not shown in a photo, etc.), there are some reputable
used tool dealers on the web whose prices are reasonable. For
example, I'd recommend Walt at www.brasscityrecords.com/toolworks/planes.html
.. Looks like he doesn't have many planes up on his site right now, or
is having web problems, but if you send him an email or call him I'm
sure he could hook you up. There's also a mailing list called, very
creatively, the OldTools List. Search around for opinions or reviews
of other online dealers - some are priced more for collectors, but
there are some cheaper ones too. By "cheaper", I mean maybe $20-30
for a decent jack or block plane and $50-60 for a jointer. These
still might need some restoration work, and will almost definitely
need sharpening. If you see something for much less than that on
eBay, I'd be suspicious. Also, like others have said, stay away from
off brands and anything made after WWII. Brands I'd consider include:
Stanley, Sargent, Millers Falls, and Keen Kutter. (Of course, if you
have extra cash floating around, you DEFINITELY won't be disappointed
with a Lee Valley or Lie-Nielsen plane, and the WWII rule obviously
doesn't apply to those.)
Finally, there are classified sections in some other woodworking
forums, i.e. woodnet and sawmill creek - you can look there or post a
"WTB" (wanted to buy).
Hope this helps, and good luck,
Andy

"Andy" wrote in message
oups.com...
I'd be interested in buying experiences in used handplanes on ebay or
other
online sources. My sister has epressed an interest in getting a
jackplane/
low angle blockplane and perhaps a jointer to play with. Thanks Pat

Like others have said, there are some decent deals to be had on eBay,
but it's often a crapshoot unless you can get extra pictures and
questions answered from the seller.
If you don't want to take your chances with getting a dud (i.e.
cracked sole not shown in a photo, etc.), there are some reputable
used tool dealers on the web whose prices are reasonable. For
example, I'd recommend Walt at
www.brasscityrecords.com/toolworks/planes.html
. Looks like he doesn't have many planes up on his site right now, or
is having web problems, but if you send him an email or call him I'm
sure he could hook you up. There's also a mailing list called, very
creatively, the OldTools List. Search around for opinions or reviews
of other online dealers - some are priced more for collectors, but
there are some cheaper ones too. By "cheaper", I mean maybe $20-30
for a decent jack or block plane and $50-60 for a jointer. These
still might need some restoration work, and will almost definitely
need sharpening. If you see something for much less than that on
eBay, I'd be suspicious. Also, like others have said, stay away from
off brands and anything made after WWII. Brands I'd consider include:
Stanley, Sargent, Millers Falls, and Keen Kutter. (Of course, if you
have extra cash floating around, you DEFINITELY won't be disappointed
with a Lee Valley or Lie-Nielsen plane, and the WWII rule obviously
doesn't apply to those.)
Finally, there are classified sections in some other woodworking
forums, i.e. woodnet and sawmill creek - you can look there or post a
"WTB" (wanted to buy).
Hope this helps, and good luck,
Andy

Thanks for all the replies. regards Pat

On Oct 21, 5:28 pm, "patrick mitchel" wrote:
I'd be interested in buying experiences in used handplanes on ebay or other
online sources. My sister has epressed an interest in getting a jackplane/
low angle blockplane and perhaps a jointer to play with. Thanks Pat

Rely on the photos, not on the descriptions. I have seen many
pictures of
incomplete or broken planes underneath text that described them as
complete and undamaged.

I used to write to those folks pointing out the inconsistency.
About a third didn't reply, a third wrote back with something like
"Thanks, we'll correct the description." and about third wrote
back with something like "If you don't like it don't bid on it."

--

FF

On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:28:21 -0700, patrick mitchel wrote:

I'd be interested in buying experiences in used handplanes on ebay or other
online sources. My sister has epressed an interest in getting a jackplane/
low angle blockplane and perhaps a jointer to play with. Thanks Pat

If you are just looking for a Bailey type plane, you should be OK, if
you pay close attention to what is being offered. If you are after a
higher quality piece like a Bedrock or a Record, don't bother with eBay.
Buying and selling these on eBay is being dominated by "collectors" and
the clueless. The equivalent new Lie-Neilsen will be slightly less
expensive and quite as good.