Selection of woodworking planes, Spokeshaves.
Record No 4 plane – Excellent condition
The Stanley 220 block plane is an effective, versatile tool for tasks like end-grain trimming and joinery cleanup. It has simple adjustments and durable, cast-iron construction with a precision-ground sole. The plane's cutter features high-carbon alloy steel for clean, precise cuts. The cutter is set at a 21-degree angle for cross-grain planning.
"Plane No. 101" most commonly refers to a small, non-adjustable block plane produced by the Stanley company from 1877 to 1962, designed for detailed woodworking, model making, and light household repairs. The No. 101 is known for its compact size, light weight, and ability to provide precise shaving for tasks like trimming edges and fitting joints. It's a versatile tool for finer woodworking and is also the namesake for other, similar small planes made by different brands.
Key characteristics and uses of the Stanley No. 101 plane: Size: It's a small, compact block plane, making it ideal for detailed and precise work. Adjustability: The original Stanley No. 101 is non-adjustable, meaning the blade is manually positioned and held in place by a lever cap and a locking screw. Applications: It's particularly useful for: Model Making: Crafting and shaping small-scale models. Musical Instrument Making: Shaping and fine-tuning components like braces inside guitars. Light Woodworking: Trimming edges, chamfering, and making small repairs to furniture. End Grain: The low angle bevel-up design is excellent for planning end grain. Design: It lacks a rear handle (tote) found on larger planes, allowing for greater flexibility of movement and easier control with the fingers. Evolution: The design of the No. 101 changed slightly from its original 1877 appearance to the more familiar version by 1888.
Small Bronze Spokeshave - This Spokeshave is based on a tool that has not been available since Edward Preston and Sons went out of business in the 1930’s. Lightweight but solid. Redesigned for fine, precise shaping work in all woods. This one is possible craftsman made at a non-ferrous foundry in the UK, where these tools have come from.
Small Aluminium Spokeshave – This one to, is likely to have been made/cast at the same non-ferrous foundry in the UK, using an exciting pattern or just making a pattern to suit.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.7% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Addictive Eaters Anonymous
After ten years of depression, my life had hit rock bottom
I remember being ‘different’ around food for most of my life. This included things such as being the person who had two cream buns at morning tea when everyone else had one; eating icing sugar by the spoonful directly from the packet; and being the family member who went into the kitchen after dinner to eat the leftovers. There are numerous other examples – too many to list. I could overeat anything. If I couldn’t get my preferred favourites (e.g. chocolate), I’d be eating the vegetables.
Poll: Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️
As reported in the Press, the same low-pressure system that lashed the North Island over the weekend is now making its way south, bringing heavy rain and strong winds with it. It’s a soggy start to the week for many of us.
With more wild weather on the cards, we’re curious: do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? Or are you more of a “grab the torches and hope for the best” household?
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48% Yes - we like to be prepared
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40% Nah
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12% This is on my to-do list!
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