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   gdblake | Dec 10, 2013 08:02pm | #1

   Check eBay for an old Stanley or Sargent

   You might find a good old one on eBay.  The LN is worth the money.  I've had one since they first came out and use it a lot.

   gdblake

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   hackmeister | Dec 10, 2013 10:08pm | #2

   Fragile

   Hi,

   I have the Millers Falls version of that plane.  I think I paid about $90 for it.   It can be quite handy at times.  Because of the design of that type of plane, they are inherently quite fragile.  I doubt mine would survive a trip off the bench to floor.  I bought mine in person from a reputable dealer I know well, so I was able to examine it in detail prior to purchase.  If you did go the ebay route, be very careful examining the pictures, particularly on the non-rabbet side; you will want to watch for cracks or repairs.  Also make sure the auxillary fence screws can come out, can be tightened down, and haven't chewed up the casting.

   The Lie Nielson ductile iron version is a lot stronger and durable than the antique version and is probably worth extra cost.  Had I not found the one that I got, I would likely have gone with the LN one, and I normally would never buy a new plane.  The only new ones I would consider are the oddball ones like this, the side rabbit, 271 router type, and the other ones that the collectors bid the price up more than their actual user worth.

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