Has Anyone Ever Used Tools From Here?

[brutas]

Hi,

I just found this site and was wondering if anyone had ever used or heard of this company before. They seem less expensive than Stew Mac. Are they still good quality?

http://www.stjamesbaytoolco.com/luthier.html

[prs man]

I just got done looking at there web site and they look like some nice stuff I might order a couple Violin Maker’s Planes

and see what kind of stuff they have

[jay5]

Great find! Might have to give one of those a try. Wonder how good the blades are?

[Mattia]

I know several acoustic guitar builders who reccomend their products very, very warmly. I wouldn't hesitate, personally.

[cherokee6]

Thanks for the tip. I acquired an old Stanley block plane (looks like a #65) that I'm having trouble identifying and is missing a part. It looks like I can get it from them!

I'd like to see their violin planes; perhaps a cheaper alternative to the Ibex planes??

[ibnaz5150]

Speaking of planes.I landed a # 4 stanley bedrock for 2.00$ at a garage sale last summer! I tuned her up....found out she's worth around a 100.00 beans. Plan on putting a hock blade in it cuz the blade does'nt have too much more room for sharpening. She's an oldie but a goodie for sure

[cherokee6]

I re-researched the plan I have: It's an earlier model 18 from the 1897 patent. Still, St. James looks as though it has the part I need. Hey, Ibanaz5150, where in Western NY do you hail from?