Vintage STANLEY No 4-1/2 heavy plane Made in England - eBay, Planes, Tools, Hardware, Locks, Collectables. (end time 08-Nov-09 20:15:42 AEDST)


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Item specifics

Condition:

Used

Brand:

Stanley

VINTAGE STANLEY No 4-1/2 SMOOTHING PLANE

Made in England

This plane has the heavy post war bed see photos 9 & 10 - the sides and sole are about twice the thickness of the USA one of around the same vintage shown in the photos. These planes were made by Stanley in the post war period to compete with the English infill planes of Norris, Spiers etc.

The American plane is shown for comparison only and is not included in the Auction.

It does not have a "H" on the casting - the English ones never did.

THE PHOTOS TELL THE STORY

Blade = 2-3/8" wide; 7-1/2" long measured from the cutting edge to the top & 2-1/8" from the bottom of the hole to the cutting edge - close to full length.

Body = 10-1/4" long incl overhang, x 3" wide

Weight + 2.16 Kg

This plane is in good condition and has obviously not had very much use in its life and had been left on a shelf by its previous owner and I have given it a light clean. The blade is in excellent condition and is close to full length. As shown in the photos it still has the original factory grind marks and a lot of the original protective lacquer, as does the back iron. There is some of the usual light rust on the top section of the blade where it has been exposed. I have polished the "rounded" edge of the cap iron where the shavings pass over as it was rusted.

The jappaning on the bed and frog is better than 75% and the plating on the lever cap is close to perfect, however, there is a very small chip on either side of the corners of the lever cap as shown in the photos. These chips are less than 1.5 mm and would not affect the use of the plane in any way.

All screws etc are in excellent condition and everything works smoothly and correctly.

The lacquered hardwood knob and handle are in good condition with no cracks or other damage BUT as is usual with these planes the lacquer has started to crack and peel.

Sharpen the blade and it would be ready for use.

This little plane is one of the best English No 4-1/2's that I have had and I am sure that you will be very happy with it should you decide purchase it and I am sure that it will give you many years of excellent service.

The plane weighs 2.16 Kg + adequate packaging ( bubble wrap/cardboard to protect in transit) therefore it can be sent in a large post bag registered/insured to anywhere in Australia for $13.00. Or can be packed in a box and sent as a parcel at the Australia Post rate if preferred - just let me know what you want before paying.

If you prefer any other postage method (express etc) I am happy to oblige as long as Aust Post offers it and you are prepared to pay for it. Please E-mail me at the end of the auction with your postage requirements.

PAYMENT OPTIONS - AUSTRALIAN BIDDERS: Use Paypal, direct debit our NAB bank account (use username or item number for identification) or as a last resort send an Australian post money order/Bank Cheque, please let us know. Personal cheques will not be accepted under any circumstances.

PAYMENT OPTIONS - INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS: Paypal is the only method of payment accepted and other forms of payment will be returned to the sender. International bidders should get a quote on postage/insurance to your destination before you bid as postage costs can be quite high to overseas destinations.

POSTAGE: Postage quoted is for Australian buyers only. Registration/insurance is included in postage cost for this item.

Contact is requested within 2 days and payment is required within 4 business days after the conclusion of the auction. Please contact us if you would like an extension on this time and we can make some arrangements, we are very reasonable and try to assist where possible. Failure to do so will see the item relisted at our discretion and the appropriate non-paying bidder action taken through eBay.

I will post your item as soon as possible after payment is confirmed, usually the next morning. My aim is to get your item to you as fast as possible.

I am happy to combine multiple items to reduce your postage costs.

Local pick-up is most welcome by mutual arrangement at no charge.

THE FINE PRINT: Items listed are as described and photos are of the actual item for sale and these photos form part of the discription. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask before end of auction and I will be happy to assist you. If you want other photos please let me know what you require and I will do what I can to assist. I am not always available on the day that the auction ends so it is advisable to ask questions early. We check our e-mails daily and will provide a prompt reply.

I take great care in packaging your item and use whatever packing materials I think are necessary so that it arrives to you safely (I never stint on packing materials). We do not offer refunds as all items are second hand and described to the best of my ability. However, if you have any problems please do not hesitate to contact me and I will try my best to resolve them.

Please take the time to read my feedback and you will see that you can bid with confidence.

Postage and handling

Item location: Padstow Heights, New South Wales, Australia

Posting to: Australia

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Postage and handling	To	Service	Estimated delivery*
AU $13.00	Australia	Registered Parcel Post Prepaid 3kg Satchel	Varies Seller ships within 1 day after receiving cleared payment.
Free Local Pickup	Australia	Local Pickup	Local Pickup You can contact your seller to arrange to pay for and pick up your item.

*The estimated delivery time is based on the seller's handling time, the shipping service selected, and when the seller receives cleared payment. Sellers are not responsible for postage service transit times. Transit times may vary, particularly during peak periods.

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Will usually post within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment.	Not offered

Return policy

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Refunds by law: In Australia, consumers have a legal right to obtain a refund from a business for goods purchased (but not at auction) if the goods are faulty, not fit for purpose or don't match description. More information at returns.

Payment details

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Bank Deposit	Accepted	Not Available

Seller's payment instructions

If you are paying by BANK DEPOSIT would you please send me a quick e-mail when you have made payment, this is NOT necessary if you pay by PAYPAL as they will notify me when payment has been made. I want to get your item to you as quickly as possible. Please Note: Paypal E-Cheques take 4-5 days to clear into our account. Registration/insurance is included in the postage cost for this item.