I found a 5 1/4 type 16 ,from the third quarter of 1936, its not corrugated unfortunately. Any idea on the value of this tool? Do you think it was a good deal for twenty dollars? -Ryan |
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Ryan, it's called a junior jack plane, not as wide as a #5 but longer than a #4. I understand it was a favorite of schools. At 1 3/4 wide it wouldn't help much to be corregated. If it's clean you did good. Pat
Walter's book lists a 5 1/4 (made for "manual training" - smaller for kids) between $50 and $125. A 5 1/4 C (corrugated) lists between $200 and $300. I may not help the plane's performance to be corrugated but since the 5 1/4 C is rare, it certainly helps the value!
I should have specified that I knew that the corrugated version was worth more. Thanks everyone!
-Ryan
Perhaps Mike (Wenzloff) will chip in with the #5 1/4 he turned into a scrub plane. He raves about it being the ideal size.
Regards from Perth
Derek
Hi Derek,
Well I would have, but Ryan (the OP) asked about value. If there is anything which stomps value it is modifying a tool...
For me, the 5 1/4 makes a great scrub. I had both the LN scrub and a woodie scrub. The LN was a great tool. But as I started working harder timber over the years, I felt it was a little light yet. When I was given a 5 1/4, a plane someone knew I had looked for to make a scrub out of, well, I had to.
The LV scrub is a tad bigger and heavier then the LN version. This 5 1/4 is about that same ratio bigger than the LV scrub and I do like it, even on lighter woods.
OK, as to value. Whenever I want to know an average value, I search completed auctions on eBay. It gives one of the better ideas of what people have paid in the recent past. iirc, I have seen them go from around $50 to about $90 during average swings. That's not including those in boxes, are pristine, never used examples.
Take care, Mike
DC,thanks for the tip and Mike thanks for the idea. I had passed on using one of my bailey type #5's as a scrub at my age(too much horse power required) but a 1 3/4" iron looks good to me as a junior scrub for limited work. Pat
BTW, I just picked up a LV large shoulder. What a cutie, it hums right out of the box and surely must sing arias after a neat honning. pfh
It's not like I plan on selling it (at least not anytime soon). I had to fix and refinish the tote after all. Also if you think about it I will be 46 when it is 100 years old so if I wanted to ever sell it that would be the time. I just like hearing what I paid is less than what it is worth at current market prices. Thank you.
-Ryan
I mean, just how hard can it be to distinguish between a value and a price. Obviously some folks do not get it. Is this a form of being 'gifted'?
For your reading amusement, a dictionary's list of definitions are below. Pick one. The word value was not improperly used, even if it lacked enough specificity to please everyone. As hard as it was, we pretty much figured out what the OP meant.
For myself, I tend to use the terminology of the posters. Why? Because I am not out to correct their word choices nor their spelling if it does not cause or perpetuate confusion.
But I do appreciate your chiming in with a reminder to select words more carefully.
Take care, Mike
val‧ue /ˈvæl
yu/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[val-yoo] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -ued, -u‧ing.
–noun
1.
relative worth, merit, or importance: the value of a college education; the value of a queen in chess.
2.
monetary or material worth, as in commerce or trade: This piece of land has greatly increased in value.
3.
the worth of something in terms of the amount of other things for which it can be exchanged or in terms of some medium of exchange.
4.
equivalent worth or return in money, material, services, etc.: to give value for value received.
5.
estimated or assigned worth; valuation: a painting with a current value of $500,000.
6.
denomination, as of a monetary issue or a postage stamp.
No I apologize I was rushing out to my cousins birthday party(mine is today and hers is the 29th!) and I could't figure out how to post to everyone.
-Ryan
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