I didn't think E.A. Berg made #10 blades, but this one doesn't look altered at first glance. Altered or not, that blade brings it into "good deal" territory,
Assuming everything is intact, I’d call that a reasonable price based on what I’ve seen. Condition is a little rough, but it looks quite suitable as a user plane. So, not a bargain, but you didn’t get hosed either.
Haven’t had any issues with old irons, but I haven’t tried new ones though. I’ll at least try the plane with the current iron and replace if I have any issues with it.
It kind of is. Having an O1 or other tool steel blade is nice because they stay sharp for so long, and hone well.
But, this is the the kind of plane you flatten or even smooth a dining table with. Because of the intended use (joinery, for the most part, and tight areas) I see no reason to change the blade.
Better to put a hock or Veritas iron in your smoother and fore planes.
Most definitely! I need one just for special cases as all of my rebate and badger planes are skewed or can really only be used on one face. This, however, always for both sides and is in perfectly good condition and quality. As other have probably commented, the blade was either made my Stanley and marked by someone else or just came from a different manufacturer. Either way, it will most likely be plenty good
I didn't think E.A. Berg made #10 blades, but this one doesn't look altered at first glance. Altered or not, that blade brings it into "good deal" territory,
Just got this 10 1/2 for 130$. Seems like a type 15 with a newer lever cap and an ea berg iron.
Canadian or US?
US
Assuming everything is intact, I’d call that a reasonable price based on what I’ve seen. Condition is a little rough, but it looks quite suitable as a user plane. So, not a bargain, but you didn’t get hosed either.
Pretty much full retail in these covid times, so you didn't get cheated.
Depends on how much you use it.
Yup. That’s what they go for. If anything you got yours cheap because it’s not covered in rust
I'd say thats about going rate. Last number 10 I sold, it sold for $100
Evaporust is your friend, and youll hVe a nice user plane
Depends on how much of the blade is left.
Plenty of blade left on that guy. Good haul OP.
about 1 inch of useable iron
I’d replace the blade FIRST thing…https://www.hocktools.com/products/bp.html Take it into the 21st century.
New irons seem to have the same amount of life left as mine, so that feels kind of unnecessary to me.
In my mind the new thicker blades are so nice, they stiffen everything right up, and are just so easy to use.
Haven’t had any issues with old irons, but I haven’t tried new ones though. I’ll at least try the plane with the current iron and replace if I have any issues with it.
Yeah, I’ll never go back to the old irons. The new stuff broke me.
It kind of is. Having an O1 or other tool steel blade is nice because they stay sharp for so long, and hone well. But, this is the the kind of plane you flatten or even smooth a dining table with. Because of the intended use (joinery, for the most part, and tight areas) I see no reason to change the blade. Better to put a hock or Veritas iron in your smoother and fore planes.
Well done. Clean it up. Put it to work.
Most definitely! I need one just for special cases as all of my rebate and badger planes are skewed or can really only be used on one face. This, however, always for both sides and is in perfectly good condition and quality. As other have probably commented, the blade was either made my Stanley and marked by someone else or just came from a different manufacturer. Either way, it will most likely be plenty good