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While perusing an auction site that promised old tools, which was mostly
wrenches, I saw one lone plane in the catalog. The picture was a toe on
view, and a closeup of the plane missing a knob. Zoomed in, saw No 04
1/4. Intrigued, I looked at the listing, and saw it was labeled Wood Plane
04 1/4. Guessing Ohio, I saw a few listings, most saying it was rare, but
not giving much specs on it.
I put in a bid for a couple of dollars, and told myself I'd worry about it
later. The item closed late Sunday evening, so I knew I could do some
research before it closed.
About an hour before it ended, I fished out the Ohio catalog, found out it
was slightly longer than their 4, less than the 4-1/2. The width was
2-1/4", less than the 2-3/8" of the 4-1/2.
So, emboldened by what I now knew, I upped my bid to $25. Started thinking
longer, as it wound down to the last 15 minutes, I figured I'd go to $32,
knowing I was still on the hook for 10% buyers fee, $5 handling, plus
shipping costs.
Before it closed, it jumped up in the last 2 minutes to at least $45, and I
declined to go that high.
Did I make a mistake?
https://bidnebraska.hibid.com/catalog/173454/eclectic-collectibles-
extravaganza--jessen--jasnoch-and-
others/?q=plane">https://bidnebraska.hibid.com/catalog/173454/eclectic-
collectibles-extravaganza--jessen--jasnoch-and-others/?q=plane
Unfortunately, I did win a $6 bid on a pair of spokeshaves, which won't be
a great deal anymore now that they will ship alone.
--
Kirk Eppler, in Half Moon Bay, CA who saw lots of rusty and trashed common
planes, sockets, and lots of power tools this weekend, none that followed
me home. But I did get to have breakfast with Bill Kasper and his lovely
wife Allie on Sunday.
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