First hand plane

[Michael Alu]

Just wanted to share with you guys this. A few years back my grandfather passed away and left a shop full of tools to me. Him and my grandmother would go garage sale picking every weekend. His shop looked like a place off the show Hoarders. Finally after a year or so my grandmother decided she was ready to slowly start cleaning out his shop. I got in there and was immediately overwhelmed. But through all the picking I came across this rusted Millers Falls No. 9-02 plane. I decided that I would try to restore it. At that point my woodworking journey was just beginning and I hadn't a single clue on how to go about restoring it. Well nearly a year later of it sitting around I finally got the chance and knowledge to get it working again. It's not a terribly old plane, but its still a plane my grandfather used and now it's my first plane and one I will keep.

On a side note I love my power tools, but this hand tool thing is already addicting. I can see a few more restored planes of my grandfathers in my shop very soon.

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[Nicholas Lawrence]

One of my first planes was an old Stanley No. 3 that belonged to my grandfather. It is no showpiece, but it is always a pleasure to use it. I am sure your grandfather would be pleased to know his tools are being used.

[Blake M Williams]

This hand tool thing is very addicting. Maybe next we will see you make a post about making a traditional bench. Welcome to the hand tool world! I have slowly stopped using power tools, unless I'm breaking down big stock. There's a feeling of accomplishing more when I use hand tools.

[Bill McDermott]

Michael, Sounds like a great start to a great journey. Back to Grandpa's shop you go...

[Prashun Patel]

Fasten your seatbelt. You have now entered the Slippery Slope.

[Brent Cutshall]

My first plane was also my granddad's, it's a Dunlap No.4. Good luck with your journey, you're not alone.

[Allan Speers]

My first plane was also my granddad's, it's a Dunlap No.4. Good luck with your journey, you're not alone.

My first plane was ALSO Granddad's (then Dad's) Dunlop #4. I still recall how devastated I was to fing out it was so common & badly made. I still have it though, of course!

[Phil Mueller]

You did a great job on the restoration. I love the tools I have with family history. You'll get a lot of enjoyment from your Grandfather's tools.

[steven c newman]

Millers Falls in a No. 4 (Stanley size) that they made from 1969 to 1971. Still a very good smooth plane. Nice find.

[Jerry Olexa]

A vintage tool has more meaning when it has been owned/used by a family member a few generations back....

[Brian AdamsMS]

My favorite plane is a Stanley #5 that was my fathers. It has chip missing in the tote and tons of scratches on the sole and cheeks. It probably wouldn't fetch more than $2 on an auction site but to me its the most valuable and used tool in my shop.

Is it just me or are woodworkers more sentimental than most people?

[Roy Lindberry]

My first plane was ALSO Granddad's (then Dad's) Dunlop #4. I still recall how devastated I was to fing out it was so common & badly made. I still have it though, of course!

My first two planes were my Dad's. But my second two were my Granddad's. Somewhere along the line, my Grandma gave me a #2 that had belonged to my great-Granddad. I love these tools that not only have history, but family history.

[Frederick Skelly]

I got an MF #9 that belonged to my grandfather. Like you, it was the first plane I restored. She's a beauty and takes nice thin shavings (0.002" thick - thin enough for my needs).

Yes, it's addicting. As you learn more and more what you can do with a plane, you'll be hooked too. You'll see.

Btw, I started out a power tool guy.

[Frederick Skelly]

Is it just me or are woodworkers more sentimental than most people?

It isn't just you Brian. That's for sure!

[Gary Cunningham]

Do not get it wet. And do not feed it after midnight.

Planes tend to multiply.