tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post8712763696338168817..comments2024-03-13T02:26:38.690-07:00Comments on The Village Woodworker: Turner Hand Planes - A Small ReviewThe Village Woodworkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-9901735278611544832021-08-28T15:39:09.189-07:002021-08-28T15:39:09.189-07:00Hi all, great blog very informative.
I also have ...Hi all, great blog very informative. <br />I also have a corrugated No 7 Turner, a rare beast, I see David has a couple in his collection nice work. <br />I am now chasing early Turners with Eric’s irons. I have both no 4’s with different handle screw set ups and two 220’s boxed. <br />JimJim Bishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09944762840098328353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-90803399723742434182021-08-28T15:28:37.916-07:002021-08-28T15:28:37.916-07:00Hi all, great blog very informative.
I also have ...Hi all, great blog very informative. <br />I also have a corrugated No 7 Turner, a rare beast, I see David has a couple in his collection nice work. <br />I am now chasing early Turners with Eric’s irons. I have both no 4’s with different handle screw set ups and two 220’s boxed. <br />JimJim Bishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09944762840098328353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-45230194473500334202019-09-28T23:14:04.295-07:002019-09-28T23:14:04.295-07:00Thank you for your information I have a No 6 that ...Thank you for your information I have a No 6 that is about to be put on eBay. But while reading I read about the no 4 with an extra hole in the front I’ve had one of these kicking around for years guess it’s time to put it on eBay as well so a collector can own it. Danielbhoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139438892296021912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-21283617555013201002019-07-28T19:54:29.939-07:002019-07-28T19:54:29.939-07:00I am interested to know where you are - so that pe...I am interested to know where you are - so that people may contact you<br />The Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-35390065737773656032019-07-28T19:53:31.964-07:002019-07-28T19:53:31.964-07:00Thank you for your comment.
Here is a google trans...Thank you for your comment.<br />Here is a google translation - I hope it is accurate:<br />Holasss just read this story I thought it was amazing.<br />So I am fortunate to have a number 7 find out if anyone has any of these for sale maybe we negotiate it ... since it is a very practical tool for me it is better that Stanley is lighter Thank you;The Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-30567462728265029902019-07-28T19:44:39.780-07:002019-07-28T19:44:39.780-07:00Holasss acabo de leer esta historia me pareció inc...Holasss acabo de leer esta historia me pareció increíble .<br />Entonces soy afortunado de tener un numero 7 aver si alguien tiene a la venta alguno de estos tal vez lo negociamos...ya que es una herramienta muy práctica para mi es mejor que el Stanley es mas liviano Gracias;Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173776809773663967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-10863967315149697892019-03-01T01:41:53.781-08:002019-03-01T01:41:53.781-08:00I have a Turner number 5 that is one of the first ...I have a Turner number 5 that is one of the first tools i purchased to start my Training as a carpenter, i'm certain it would have cost me a fair part of a months wages, until recently i had a Stanley rear handle fitted, and as a stroke of luck i managed to buy GENUINE replacement fitted to a marples 4 1/2 a great tool i have owned for 56 years. happy shaving Harley DrewAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892334527653328753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-27585817699511668792017-11-21T02:15:13.025-08:002017-11-21T02:15:13.025-08:00I'll try to be more "switched-on" wi...I'll try to be more "switched-on" with this reply. <br />Yes, a Stanley lever cap is probably what you are after as the Turner types are hard to identify in any case.<br />Pick up an old Stanley lever-cap and you will be ready to goThe Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-65576316736576031682017-11-18T05:28:00.207-08:002017-11-18T05:28:00.207-08:00I will try finding a stanley frog then. From what ...I will try finding a stanley frog then. From what i have seen that may be rather expensive as well (at least from online sites. yet to find one locally) The 220 does have the red knob on the font. Thanks7105https://www.blogger.com/profile/06689182061978990226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-64963912353244326902017-10-28T02:14:32.271-07:002017-10-28T02:14:32.271-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-53265230243916873202017-10-28T01:50:06.992-07:002017-10-28T01:50:06.992-07:00Hi. I found a Turner 220 plane in the shed at home...Hi. I found a Turner 220 plane in the shed at home. Not sure where it came from but it appears to be missing the frog. From what I have read (this page and others) finding a replacement frog would be almost impossible but I would like to use it. As the 220 is s clone of the stanley 200 does anybody know if a stanley frog could be used.<br /><br />Thanks7105https://www.blogger.com/profile/06689182061978990226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-58473607998640006362017-07-16T06:21:11.279-07:002017-07-16T06:21:11.279-07:00Hi I am looking for some information on turner pla...Hi I am looking for some information on turner plane corrugated as I have inquired a no 4 and no 5 both corrugated and can not find anything about them and now looking for no 4/12 no 51/2 no 6 and no7 so well made and lovely to use..<br />Cheers David Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697858556953180897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-1612960153600732442017-04-30T00:36:27.837-07:002017-04-30T00:36:27.837-07:00OK thanks for confirming my suspicion will ask my ...OK thanks for confirming my suspicion will ask my buds and me to look around for one cheers jimmyjimmy crawford (KITWS)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10986650194341440478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-83390666090221079672017-04-23T22:17:50.824-07:002017-04-23T22:17:50.824-07:00Hi Jimmy,
yes a Stanley Number 4 blade will fit as...Hi Jimmy,<br />yes a Stanley Number 4 blade will fit as will a Carter, a Falcon/Pope, a Sargent and virtually any blade from a number 4 plane. Beware of the late after market blades that are very thick, as these will foul on the depth adjuster tab.The Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-33568489743950487292017-04-23T22:10:45.310-07:002017-04-23T22:10:45.310-07:00hey i was fixing a old turner no 4 in all right co...hey i was fixing a old turner no 4 in all right condition but the breaker and blade are missing hes had this for a couple year when he got it from a op shop but i wanted to now is the blade the same size as a Stanley no 4 thanks jimmy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-18093807254750499222016-06-24T18:44:03.339-07:002016-06-24T18:44:03.339-07:00Hi Tom,
I am a Hire a Hubby handyman for the past ...Hi Tom,<br />I am a Hire a Hubby handyman for the past two years, which required me archiving my loved cable tools, and purchasing a full range of Milwaukee 18V. Except for a planer. The cable unit still does me well for external work, but internal it makes to much of a mess.<br />So I still use my Turner No5, that my Grandfather bought me back in 1962. Still in its original mustard carton with the price of Pnds 4-10-6 crossed out and newly written as Pnds 3-10-0 on special!!<br />Just an immaculate piece of equipment for producing some long curls when easing old doors that would take ages to remove from well painted hinges.<br />And you get the benefit of smelling old red cedar and aged oregan.<br />Paul<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10541283455755235928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-26059469962576595032014-06-29T15:11:20.797-07:002014-06-29T15:11:20.797-07:00Hi Nigel,
no, in all this time I still have not co...Hi Nigel,<br />no, in all this time I still have not come across one. Plenty of Stanleys of course, but the Turner 220's are as rare as hens teeth.<br />You are lucky to have one.The Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-79574205452958492202014-06-29T05:52:33.578-07:002014-06-29T05:52:33.578-07:00Hi there,
have you seen many Turner 220 block plan...Hi there,<br />have you seen many Turner 220 block planes down there?<br />I have one in fairly good condition which I don't really want to part with.<br />NigelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-19171787576023497522014-05-21T00:25:09.806-07:002014-05-21T00:25:09.806-07:00Yes, there is not much information available on Tu...Yes, there is not much information available on Turner manufacturing. The company started out making handles for various things and then diversified enormously.<br />There is quite a bit of information available here:<br />http://www.htpaa.org.au/turner.php<br />I think it would be most difficult to try to track down original Turner handles today but some old antique shops in Windsor in Sydney used to have a good range.<br />I think that you will have to be very lucky to find what you are after.<br />Good luck anyway.<br />TomThe Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-22601047134462600462014-05-16T21:28:12.885-07:002014-05-16T21:28:12.885-07:00hello, I have just bought an old blanket box/trunk...hello, I have just bought an old blanket box/trunk and it is very old, the only main clue as to its age is that is has turner Australia handles on it. im now searching his name all over the net and ended up here. Did he makes woodwork himself at all as I wonder if the box is his make or just the handles? Do u know anything about his ''modern handles' company prior to him making it in the tool business ??<br />and possibly how much the handles would cost in good nic these days? sorry for all the questions there is very little info about the place on this guy<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-24450813543781995532014-01-08T01:04:23.219-08:002014-01-08T01:04:23.219-08:00Also I just saw your write up. Looks great. I'...Also I just saw your write up. Looks great. I'll take some pics and send them when I get the blade tomorrowAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280203624533721140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-21678773728464021862014-01-07T23:36:08.163-08:002014-01-07T23:36:08.163-08:00Thats great, I'll look forward to picking that...Thats great, I'll look forward to picking that one up tomorrow. Many thanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280203624533721140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-25923542007528397302014-01-06T21:48:56.368-08:002014-01-06T21:48:56.368-08:00Hi again Dylan.
The blade arrived yesterday and I ...Hi again Dylan.<br />The blade arrived yesterday and I have cleaned it up set a new bevel and sharpened it. It will be in tomorrow's post.<br />I'll post a chapter on here to illustrate the process.<br />Happy shavings<br />TomThe Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-65659696959866800632014-01-01T19:23:43.749-08:002014-01-01T19:23:43.749-08:00Hi Tom
Thanks for that, I thought I had replied a...Hi Tom<br /><br />Thanks for that, I thought I had replied already but don't see the post... beware of a double posting.<br /><br />Anyway I really appreciate the offer, I will send it up to you either later today or next week. <br /><br />Kind regards, DylanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280203624533721140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-15316722861540244212014-01-01T12:03:04.149-08:002014-01-01T12:03:04.149-08:00Happy New Year from Oz.
My apologies for missing t...Happy New Year from Oz.<br />My apologies for missing this comment - I had meant to post a reply earlier. Congratulations on your new plane. You are so close to the home of Berg steel - often used in early Turner planes as their blades were made by E A Berg of Sweden.<br />Happy shavings<br />TomThe Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.com