Recently (while digging in my parents' basement) I found a plane (in teh original box) apparently never used.
the box says (similar layout):
ONE CORSAIR IRON SMOOTH PLANE no. C-4, 9 in. Long, 2 in. Cutter Manufactured by Great Neck Saw Mfrs., inc. Mineola, NY - Made in USA
is this a good plane, a bad plane or just a plane that should be put back where it was and left for another generation?
thanks for any help you can provide!
Rob
I believe this is a hardware quality plane. It is probably useable with sharpening, etc. but not a collector at this point.
Jim
Rob McC>
You might want to try asking this question over in "rec.woodworking".
The Corsair's are not highly sought after. The value of the C4 is typically about $10-20. Having the original box may increase the value slightly. See:
-- Jack Novak Buffalo, NY - USA
Evenin' Rob:
While you might get an answere here, you should be asking it at the WoodWORKING group. They should have someone with at least an idea what it is worth.
The Other Bruce
Drat!!
In a "low oxygen moment", I posted to the wrong group.
Sorry. I was just looking to see if this plane was of a "useable" caliber or if it was of the "trash" caliber.
Dont really care about selling it. Just using it. I have some older "stanley" planes and never even thought about asking for info on them as I understand that stanley plane are of good quality. Perhaps not *super* quality, but good enough.
Rob
Hi Rob, Many old planes with a little work are very usable and workable. They may not give you the ease of use or adjustment that a Stanely Bedrock does, but they will still be worthy of using. I would look for a book or magazine article in a past issue of one of the many woodworking magazines on how to get the most out of your plane. Basically you will have to disassemble, clean it up. Check that the opening for the blade is nice and square and not dinged or nicked. You might need to make adjustments to the frog and the adjustment screw. Flatten the sole of the plane. Sharpen the blade.... fix any handles that may be broken or loose etc.....
--Jim
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