source for reconditioned hand planes

[Lucky Dave]

Anybody know of a reliable source for reconditioned hand planes. Particulary interested in smoothing and jointing planes

Thanks for your suggestions.

Dave

 

[waho6o9]

Flatwood Tools and more, Hand Plane Central, WK Fine Tools.com.  That should do ya for a start, good luck.  [smile]

 

[Eli]

Patrick Leach is da man. I see so much cool stuff on his monthly list.

 

[MarkF]

Dave,
If you're in the US check out the Midwest Antique Tool Collectors Association.   It's nationwide...not just in the Midwest.
http://www.mwtca.org/  There are local chapters in most states.  Most chapters have quarterly meetings which include a swap and sell session.  Handplanes are the most popular items.  Each chapter has at least 20 very good restorers.

I just checked...There are chapters in Canada, Australia and the EU.

 

[B33tl3]

I have had great success on sites like woodnet.net or sawmillcreek. They have pretty active handtool forums and swap and sell forums. If you want something specific just ask and someone usually has one they will sale.