Reply To: Hand Planes

Hi Brent 🙂

I have a type 9 #4 (Although with a non-original blade) and it’s a very nice user plane.  It’s understandably upsetting when a hand plane that fits like a glove suffers such damage, as it’ll be difficult finding a casting with the same feel to it without having to put some work into obtaining the same sense of balance, etc..  I hope you find one, as I feel much the same regarding my very first Record #04.  I’ve had it from new – before my apprenticeship – and have virtually used it daily for over 40yrs.  It’s handles fit my hands and it is set up beautifully, although I’m probably going to re-handle it some time soon with a more ergonomic rear handle due to the effect arthritis has had on my right hand. 🙂