I have a 2-part question re gunmetal tools (specifically British infill planes).
First, about evaluation. Given two otherwise identical planes -- one brass the other gunmetal -- is one more valuable, and by approx. how much??
2nd, how do you tell the difference between the two? [I know gunmetal has less tin in the alloy.] Side-by-side (which is almost never) gunmetal usually looks lighter in color, but.... Any hints? Thanks
First, about evaluation. Given two otherwise identical planes -- one brass the other gunmetal -- is one more valuable, and by approx. how much??
2nd, how do you tell the difference between the two? [I know gunmetal has less tin in the alloy.] Side-by-side (which is almost never) gunmetal usually looks lighter in color, but.... Any hints? Thanks