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1. 
   philip | Jul 28, 2008 08:51am | #1

   Dan,
   I have never used one but you can read all about this model on Patrick Leache's site here http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan3.htm.
   I would say it is nice item to have but there are other models which are superior.
   If I came across one sans iron I would not try to buy a replacement- better to make one or two from saw blades etc and experiment with different thicknesses.

   Philip Marcou
1. 
   DanCC | Jul 28, 2008 05:42pm | #2

   The box of tools I was given had about 1/2 dozen wooden molding planes, the #12 and a #80 shave (also a scraper).   They were given tome by my father in law. We were visiting for his 80th birthday and beyond just a quick once over, I have not had a chance to look them over in any detail.  It thought it was interesting that there were two different scrapers in the batch.Dan Carroll

1. 
   Mackwood | Jul 28, 2008 09:14pm | #3

   Dan,

   Replacement blades are available for both the #12 and #80 at very reasonable prices.  I have one of each but honestly, I use them infrequently and reach for my card scrapers all the time!

   If I had them without blades I would definately shell out the few bucks just to try them out!

   Regards,

   Mack"Close enough for government work=measured with a micrometer, marked with chalk and cut with an axe"

2. 
   alanplanesaw | Jul 29, 2008 04:42am | #4

   Dan,

   The #12 just needs a scraper.  Find a replacement, or cut yourself one from an old handsaw and learn to burnish an edge on it.

   Alan - planesaw

3. 
   derekcohen | Jul 29, 2008 03:25pm | #5

   Dan

   Here is a link to an article I wrote on blades for the #112, which is a longer version of the #12.

   http://www.inthewoodshop.com/WoodworkTechniques/Thick%20verses%20thin%20112%20Scraper%20Plane%20blades.html

   Regards from Perth

   Derek 

1. 
   Joe Sullivan | Jul 29, 2008 10:19pm | #6

   Derek:I recently found the LN version in nearly new condition at a garage sale, and have not used or set it. Do you recommend a hook? How much messing around with angle settings is required? Someone told me to set the plane on a flat surface with a dollar bill under the front, and set the blade to the surface. Does that jibe with your experience?Joe

2. 
   DanCC | Jul 30, 2008 02:52am | #7

   Interesting article.  I was looking at the hock replacement iron, but it is nice to know the LV will work.    The #80 has a well used blade still in it, so I may give it a try soon.  It will likely not be in the next couple of weeks as I have a trip set for Atlanta next week.

   One question I have for you -- how do you manage to make a living working in child mental health and still get so much done in the shop?  I have a hard time getting a project started in the shop and I work in higher education.

    Dan Carroll

1. 
   gdblake | Jul 30, 2008 03:05am | #8

   Dan:

   If you can, while in Atlanta you should go to Highland Woodworking.  You can probably pick up a scraper blade for your #12 and #80 from them.  Here is their Website:  http://www.highlandwoodworking.com

1. 
   DanCC | Jul 30, 2008 02:35pm | #9

   Good thought.  I know Highland is in Atlanta, but just did not connect that with my trip.  One of those 'dah' moments.Dan Carroll