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Recent Bios FAQ

103424 paul womack <pwomack@e...> 2002‑02‑18 Re: new to the group/ biography
Kirk Hays wrote:
> 
> >>Can anyone think of why one would need *two* Stanley #40 (metallic scrub,
> >>Jeff) planes?  I find myself with an embarrassing surfeit, having bought
> >>one from Tony Seo, and having another drop in my lap, as it were.
> >
> >Well from what I understand there are only 5 variations in the type
> >study...you are 2/5's if the way to having a full accumulation..no?
> 
> Except that these both seem to be the same, late
> variant with rosewood handles.  Lotsa blade left
> on both, too.

Well, obviously, you actually *NEED* 2 examples of each type.
One (mint) for the diplsay case in the lounge, and one (less
than mint) to use.

So that's a clear argument for 10 planes.

	BugBear



Recent Bios FAQ