Just what i have around the house, right now.    I left out the KK7, and the Stanley/Bailey #8c, as they are a bit LARGE.      When I need a long plane, I might go and grab one of those.    But just to have at the ready rack....Two block planes, a #3 and a #4H.    next to them, a PARPLUS #5, and the Savage #6.      The #6 is about 18" long, and has a 2-1/4"  iron.    I could put a newer iron init, but those are 2-3/8" wide.   The two in front:  Stanley #220 on the bottom, top one is a Stanley 9-1/2, with the adjustable mouth. Lot a "iron' here, but i can do almost anything a plane needs to do with just this set.    Jointer (6) fore plane/Jack plane #5 and a couple smoothers.     The two blocks also come in handy.     One word about bottoms of planes.    What I've shown so far are "Smooth" bottom planes.    I do have a few with groovy bottoms, though..The bottom one is a Union (from 1915 era)  #4G.    I have yet to tell any difference in how a grooved bottom  works, compared to the smoothies.   Marketing Hype??

Just a "basic set" of planes. 

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Great pics Steve, I love a classic lineup!!!!!! Thanks for sharing man, I always enjoy your plane exploits!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
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Awesome set of "Basic Planes" Steve. You have a great setup there.

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Great collection of the basic planes.  Thanks for sharing.  

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