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The very first tool I bought was a filthy Marples M4 plane knowing nothing about hand tools to be honest. I stripped it, quickly cleaned it and fixed the handle and used it. I noticed the iron didn’t keep edge long which is simply marked “Stanley Made in England” iron. Internet research yielded the M4 as not common, not really collectible but highly valued tool and original irons difficult to find with limited information available. I found some information indicating that it needs a thick iron which seems rubbish but I had considered getting one. I located an original iron on e-bay which is in poor state and crucible cast, probably not worth it save having a complete an original unit.
I absolutely love the M4 but wonder if the edge will hold for long every time I use it which is getting more frequent as I evolve!
I could get a Record Tunsten Steel iron on e-bay reasonably or is worth getting a sales pitched A2 or 01 iron? What do you think?
I absolutely love the iron but wonder if the edge will hold for long
Regards,
John