@@SimonHoning your best bet is Timbecon, they sell the Luban scraper plane which has a 1.6mm thick scraper and appears to be almost identical to the blade in my 12 1/2 except they only have a bevel on one end, I've included the link for you here: www.timbecon.com.au/scraping-plane-73 If you cant find the replacement scraper click on the drop box under the heading and you will find replacement blade listed there. I also found this one also found here www.woodworksupplies.com.au/p/9574785/12112-scraper-plane-blade-o1-high-carbon-steel.html to give you other options. Lie-Nielson Australia also has one too but that is 3.55mm thick hope this helps
Well. I've only ever had a #80 and so this has never been part of my artillery. I like the adjustable angle and interchangeable blades. Versatile springs to mind - I like versatile. I work mostly in Pine so it would be great to have (certainly better than a #80 or card scrapers). Will I rush out to buy a new one? No. Would I buy a good used one if it was reasonably priced? I'd be there like a V8...!
It's certainly not 100% necessary for pine as a well setup hand plane can usually get the job done most of the time. Having said that i do use it occasionally when the hand plane causes the pine to tear out (usually notty construction pine).
I've never had a problem using a scraper on pine, gives great results most of the time it's really not difficult. But it would be difficult to use a scraper wearing a straight jacket.
Very nice to see you feeling your way along with these old tools, Luke. Nothing over- refined about these videos and that's the beauty of them.
Thanks
Luke,any tips on where to obtain replacement 1.5 or 2mm blades for these in Oz?
@@SimonHoning your best bet is Timbecon, they sell the Luban scraper plane which has a 1.6mm thick scraper and appears to be almost identical to the blade in my 12 1/2 except they only have a bevel on one end, I've included the link for you here: www.timbecon.com.au/scraping-plane-73
If you cant find the replacement scraper click on the drop box under the heading and you will find replacement blade listed there.
I also found this one also found here www.woodworksupplies.com.au/p/9574785/12112-scraper-plane-blade-o1-high-carbon-steel.html to give you other options.
Lie-Nielson Australia also has one too but that is 3.55mm thick
hope this helps
That's tremendously helpful.Thanks for taking the time to do this.All the best, mate.
Thanks for this excellent video and all your others on this subject. I have the Stanley 12 1/2 and enjoy using it.
It's my pleasure, glad to hear you've been enjoying the Stanley 12 1/2, i enjoy using mine too.
Well. I've only ever had a #80 and so this has never been part of my artillery. I like the adjustable angle and interchangeable blades. Versatile springs to mind - I like versatile. I work mostly in Pine so it would be great to have (certainly better than a #80 or card scrapers). Will I rush out to buy a new one? No. Would I buy a good used one if it was reasonably priced? I'd be there like a V8...!
It's certainly not 100% necessary for pine as a well setup hand plane can usually get the job done most of the time. Having said that i do use it occasionally when the hand plane causes the pine to tear out (usually notty construction pine).
"If you want to scrape pine?'", we have a straight-jacket and padded room for you.
I've never had a problem using a scraper on pine, gives great results most of the time it's really not difficult. But it would be difficult to use a scraper wearing a straight jacket.