Unboxing a Stanley Plane bought on eBay

Took a chance on an early Stanley No 4 smooth plane with no description, and photos that didn’t show too much.

[@jimmyasher3567]

Can’t wait to see it restored. Thanks for sharing.

[@yooper5638]

Nice find. My best eBay deal was a sweetheart era No. 97 chisel plane. It was advertised as used, and had a healthy coat of grime in the pics. Paid about $200. When I cleaned it up, I discovered that it had never been used, or even sharpened. Japanning and rosewood are perfect, gorgeous patina. We don't talk about the eBay fails..

[@DaveCorinth]

I’ve had a few good ones myself, once bought a lot of 3 planes and the seller sent me an “extra” with the lot. The extra turned out to be a type 1 Millers Falls No 8, and no we won’t talk about all the bad ones….lol

[@karolskakes388]

As of yet I do not own a short knob plane, so would love to see how much you do to yours. This is a 5 star channel - I get excited every time a new video pops up.

[@DaveCorinth]

I don’t plan on doing much to it, there is something about a low knob especially an early one that just calls to me. After I sold my type 5 I instantly started to look for another, and I’m really happy with this one.

[@theidlehandsworkshop3884]

Thanks for sharing, I purchased a large portion of my Defiance by Stanley collection off eBay and some of them have just been.... less than desired and some people need to go back to school to learn how to use a tape measure because there's a big difference between 7.5" and 9.25" when trying to get a plane that may not even exist ( Defiance 1202, not the Eclipse, but the Defiance ). Aside from that I can happily say I have completed the entire Defiance plane collection along with many other Defiance tools. I love hunting for them !!!

[@DaveCorinth]

That’s great! I personally feel the hunt is 1/2 the fun of working with these old tools. You never know where you will find a good old used tool. I’ve used eBay for years and got some good deals and of course some not so good deals. Thanks for sharing you story about the Defiance line of planes. Keep hunting!!!!

[@dennismeko]

@@DaveCorinthit is all about the hunt for me and the first time I hear the plane screech when talking a shaving.

[@rogerhodges7656]

I know this was an unboxing not a restoration. I am so happy to see you handle the cleanup gently and announce your plans to finish it in the same way. There are some too butchers on KZbin that think they are restoring tings.

[@snellscroft]

Interesting video, I am waiting for a low knob number 3 to come from an e-bay purchase, hope it turns out as nice as yours.

[@perrymurphy4100]

Bloody nice plane lad. I think you did well.😊

[@dennismeko]

Thanks for the walk through. The low knob caught my eye first. Looking forward to the next video.

[@professor62]

Great buy and great video, Dave! You do videos very well. You have a great voice and a nice, laid-back presentation style. Very easy-and enjoyable!-to watch your vids. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@DaveCorinth]

Well I thank you whole heartedly for the compliment, I will definitely make more Russell! 😁

[@skippylippy547]

You made a good buy! Wonderful plane Dave. 👍

[@GWP323]

Dave, you scored! Recently my focus has been on planes and shaves and learning what I can from you, MJ, James and several others on YT. I printed a chart I found online last week for types 1-20 and did pretty well following the clues to determining your type 6. Looking forward to seeing it tuned, cleaned and working. George

[@DaveCorinth]

This one is a classic example of a “Blend Type”, it has a few features from types that would overlap. I’d say this one is an early type 6.

[@colintaylor3044]

I think you did very well, always appreciate your videos.

[@DaveCorinth]

Thank you very much!

[@chris-C8]

Beautiful plane! I honestly don't understand how you guys remember everything about each type.🤔 I can't wait to see the end results in the next video.

[@DaveCorinth]

I don’t remember every detail about all the types, but usually I can type one on the fly. The smaller details I forget here and there, hence why there are text and a few asterisks here and there on my videos.

[@jamesfulghum6189]

Great buy. My heart did skip when I saw the hole in that box though.

[@DaveCorinth]

My heart too…..thankfully no damage though!

[@stuartansell9461]

Everyone wish Dave a happy birthday!

[@DaveCorinth]

Thank you sir!!!!!

[@waltershoup763]

Very nice score

[@DaveCorinth]

Thanks, I certainly think so as well!

[@seanbrotherton542]

That's really cool. I've never really used a hand plane. Can you learn to restore them first and then get better at using them? I got a rand new Bench Dog plane as a gift but I'm told it would need to be "tuned up" to work correctly. What do you suggest a newbie do first?

[@DaveCorinth]

Use it, as you are using it you begin to find things out about the plane that need adjusting or “tuning”. There are a boat load of videos on KZbin on how to sharpen or tune a hand plane. Make sure the sole is mostly flat, the frog seat to the body solidly, and of course make sure the iron is sharp!

[@stuartansell9461]

Amazing ❤

[@DaveCorinth]

Thank you sir!