Plane Repair

[DIANE HOFSTETTER]

>----Original Message Follows----
>From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett at earthlink.net>
>Reply-To: joegarrett at earthlink.net, Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
>To: "pianotech" <pianotech at ptg.org>
>Subject: Re: Plane Repair
>Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 18:53:28 -0700

>For all the time and effort it would take to fix the original handle, I'd 
>opt to make a new one, (out >of Rosewood, of course), with the grain 
>orientation the right direction, (veritcally). For the life of> >me, I 
>can't figger why they chose that grain orientation!???? This is a common 
>problem with >Stanley Planes. Unless it is a "collectable"/"Valuble" one, 
>it'd be a new handle.



Do you know about "collectable"/"valuable" planes?  I have several that came 
from my dad/grandfather and would love to find a new home for them.  I have 
no idea whether they are collectible or valuable.
Diane

Diane Hofstetter