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Why is a W. Butcher plane so expensive? - Tynyyn - 09-15-2017
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Great-Old-Heavy-Antique-W-Butcher-Wood-PLANE-Hand-Tool-/322727235245?hash=item4b240acead:g:~u8AAOSwACZZs03W
Just ran across this and it piqued my interest. Why would this plane start out bidding at ten bucks and get raised up to $600? Is it the age of the plane or the uniqueness of it?
Or is W. Butcher a desirable plane?
RE: Why is a W. Butcher plane so expensive? - Admiral - 09-15-2017
Butcher made the iron. The plane was made by someone else, who, I don't know, but the old tools cognoscenti appear to know, hence the high price.
RE: Why is a W. Butcher plane so expensive? - ButImeasuredtwice - 09-15-2017
(09-15-2017, 07:53 PM)Admiral Wrote: Butcher made the iron. The plane was made by someone else, who, I don't know, but the old tools cognoscenti appear to know, hence the high price.
The ability to adjust the opening seems unusual. Perhaps that's the attraction? Three bids in the last 10 seconds reaching $1,375! At least three people know.
RE: Why is a W. Butcher plane so expensive? - Steve Friedman - 09-15-2017
(09-15-2017, 07:37 PM)Dayle1960 Wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Great-Old-Heavy-Antique-W-Butcher-Wood-PLANE-Hand-Tool-/322727235245?hash=item4b240acead:g:~u8AAOSwACZZs03WThey were just getting warmed up at $600. Sold for almost $1,400. I was curious and it looks like a J. Popping Miter plane. If so, it seems that it may have been a bargain.
Just ran across this and it piqued my interest. Why would this plane start out bidding at ten bucks and get raised up to $600? Is it the age of the plane or the uniqueness of it?
Or is W. Butcher a desirable plane?
Steve
RE: Why is a W. Butcher plane so expensive? - jasfrank - 09-15-2017
It was obviously worth the bux to some people. I like watching and occasionally buying, sometimes selling tools on the bay. Lately seen a sweet buy-it-now deal too. The owner didn't know what he had there. Just wish I'da seen that one a bit quicker.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stanley-miter-plane-with-table-includes-blade-/253092420686?hash=item3aed7bdc4e:g:JLkAAOSw7ZRZjztD
RE: Why is a W. Butcher plane so expensive? - Bob10 - 09-16-2017
Hey Admiral you have any idea about what a Wisner is worth and why?
RE: Why is a W. Butcher plane so expensive? - JimReed@Tallahassee - 09-16-2017
(09-15-2017, 10:07 PM)Steve Friedman Wrote: They were just getting warmed up at $600. Sold for almost $1,400. I was curious and it looks like a J. Popping Miter plane. If so, it seems that it may have been a bargain.
Steve
It does look like a J. Popping. And the lever cap knob was purchased from L. Bailey. Nice plane except for the chip in the mouth. Hefty price but you need this plane if you are making a piano.
RE: Why is a W. Butcher plane so expensive? - Tony (Charleston WV) - 09-16-2017
(09-15-2017, 10:29 PM)jasfrank Wrote: It was obviously worth the bux to some people. I like watching and occasionally buying, sometimes selling tools on the bay. Lately seen a sweet buy-it-now deal too. The owner didn't know what he had there. Just wish I'da seen that one a bit quicker.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stanley-miter-plane-with-table-includes-blade-/253092420686?hash=item3aed7bdc4e:g:JLkAAOSw7ZRZjztD
Now that I've left the work-a-day world behind, it takes a bit longer for the brain to boot up. Unless I'm missing something, isn't $100-ish for a Stanley 51 outfit "you suck" worthy? Heck, maybe this guy (sorry, jasfrank-don't know your name) should even be arrested for theft.
RE: Why is a W. Butcher plane so expensive? - Timberwolf - 09-16-2017
(09-15-2017, 07:53 PM)Admiral Wrote: Butcher made the iron. The plane was made by someone else, who, I don't know, but the old tools cognoscenti appear to know, hence the high price.,,,,,,,,,,,,,
" but the old tools cognoscenti "
I love that word.,..and I am going to try and work it into my everyday vocabulary...
RE: Why is a W. Butcher plane so expensive? - Admiral - 09-16-2017
(09-16-2017, 12:28 AM)Bob10 Wrote: Hey Admiral you have any idea about what a Wisner is worth and why?
IIRC, that was the predecessor company Tom Lie Nielsen took over back in the day. That would make his stuff collectible for some people; never fondled one, no idea of value.