Well, since the last time, several of those basic planes have been sold on Ebay-ski.   So, decided to set up another Basic set..Added a scrub plane to the bunch.   The #4G by Union, A #5 Stanley Handyman Jack plane, a#6 that MIGHT be a Union tool Co.  made plane labeled  SAVAGE on the 2-1/4" wide iron.    The two block planes are a Stanley 9-1/2 and a look-alike 306 branded CRAFTSMAN.    Made by Sargent.  This set should be able to do just about any chore from surfacing rough stock to a final smoothing.    I do have a few other planes, but this set seems to get the most work right now.

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Steve, the one on the far right with the beautiful handle and tote, what is it?

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
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That would be my H-F Windsor #33 Scrub plane, and that is the way the handles look right out of the box.

John Morris said:

Steve, the one on the far right with the beautiful handle and tote, what is it?

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
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Are you selling it Steve!

steven newman said:

That would be my H-F Windsor #33 Scrub plane, and that is the way the handles look right out of the box.

John Morris said:

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John Morris
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 They are ~$9 at Harbor Freight, all day long.  I modified mine into a Stumpy Nubs Scrub plane.    I think I'll keep mine...

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Got it, thanks Steve, what is a Stumpy Nubs Scrub Plane?

steven newman said:

 They are ~$9 at Harbor Freight, all day long.  I modified mine into a Stumpy Nubs Scrub plane.    I think I'll keep mine...

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John Morris
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 Stumpy took a #33 plane, re-ground the iron's edge into a 3" radius.     Just a modern day Stanley #40.     I can't afford a #40, so a $9 plane can do the same job.   Even if you leave the iron alone, it still does a decent job as a #3 smoother.  

John Morris said:

Got it, thanks Steve, what is a Stumpy Nubs Scrub Plane?

steven newman said:

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Who or what the heck is Stumpy?

steven newman said:

 Stumpy took a #33 plane, re-ground the iron's edge into a 3" radius.     Just a modern day Stanley #40.     I can't afford a #40, so a $9 plane can do the same job.   Even if you leave the iron alone, it still does a decent job as a #3 smoother.  

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John Morris
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 Seems That there is a fellow over at LUmberjocks who has a little on-line webcast of a woodworking show, called Blue Collar Wood Working.    Seems to have a weekly , or so, show.    Mainly on building all sorts of jigs.  Despite the fact he is from Michigan, seems to be an alright guy.  

I already had the #33 Windsor, then I saw the episode about making it into a scrub plane.    Ever try to win one on Ebay?   A LOT more the the $9-$10  that a H-F Windsor plane.  

Handles are nice, just a tad  bit slick to hold onto.  Each plane from this "Windsor" company seems to have slightly different handles.  There is no frog to deal with on these planes, just  a single, very thick iron.   As for the other planes in the set, I really like that #6, and the #5.   The #4G by union sometimes get the work, but I tend to reach for my #3s more.  Lighter  plane, I guess.  The "Stanley 9-1/2"  ( I'm not so sure, no stamp on it) just went on Ebay tonight, as a parts plane.  I AM KEEPING the sargent made Craftsman...

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