Stanley scrub, restored

[Mark Baldwin III]

I picked up a Stanley no 40 scrub plane to restore as a gift. For my own use, I likely wouldn't have gone quite as far. The japanning wasn't in really good shape, so I stripped it all the way down and repainted it. I refinished the knob and tote, and gave the sole and iron a good workin' up. I like the way it turned out. The wood parts are beech, with the very nice early knob, which I really like. Here's the before and after.
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[Paul Saffold]

Nice job, Mark. That's a nice gift.

[jeff vanek]

looks great, i love old tools!!

[Ray Schwalb]

Inspirational. I have one that looks just like the before picture. There is hope.

[Bill White]

Well thanks for the gift. Now when am I going to get it?
Well done.
Bill

[Michael Ray Smith]

Very nice. Good job!!

[Jeff L Miller]

Excellent restoration, someone will be very happy with that plane.

Well Done!

Jeff

[Jim Koepke]

Very nice job.

I am sure the recipient will be pleased.

jtk

[James Owen]

Beautiful restoration job; looks like a winner!

[McKay Sleight]

What did you do for the Japanning?

[Mark Baldwin III]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I saw that plane and knew it had potential. I haven't heard of scrub planes being very collectible, even an SW, so I didn't have an issue with stripping it. I know that's a big no-no sometimes.
McKay, the new coating is actually a two part poly. It's a very durable finish. Maybe not as tough as japanning, but it's up there. I've considered learning how to do japanning, though. I've seen a recipe or two out there and have though about giving it a shot.
Most of the time, when I see SW stuff, I tend to keep it for myself. This one seemed like a good gift idea. I don't know exactly why, but I have a fondness for SW. I have a panel saw, spoke shave, square, and a few other odds 'n ends, but this was the first plane I found.

[Bill White]

Well, when are ya gonna post the formula and the process. Get on it!!! (Jokin'.)
Bill

[Mark Baldwin III]

Well, when are ya gonna post the formula and the process. Get on it!!! (Jokin'.)
Bill
Trust me, Bill, when I start down that road, I'll be sharing here.