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Sam Joyce
03-03-2012, 1:52 PM
Picked this for $25. It was in decent shape, not too rusty and all the parts were there.
However the tote was broken in half so I shaped a new one and turned a knob to match. With the new Veritas blade in it, it cuts like a dream.
Matthew N. Masail
03-03-2012, 2:19 PM
Very nice !
Brent VanFossen
03-03-2012, 3:11 PM
Nice work. Good job on the tote.
Matthew N. Masail
03-03-2012, 3:43 PM
yeah I really like the new handles too.
Brandon Craig
03-03-2012, 4:57 PM
Great job on the restore. I could look at photos like this all day! First time I've seen a maple tote and knob, but I think it works. I'm currently making a new tote and knob out of beech for my scrub plane.
Justin Green
03-03-2012, 5:06 PM
Nice work. I like the lighter colored totes and knobs. This and all of the nice chisel handles makes me want to buy a mini lathe!
Bill White
03-03-2012, 5:08 PM
Uh...why don't you let me try it out. I'll sharpen it (and keep it).
Bill
Bill Rittner
03-03-2012, 5:16 PM
Very good work. That's what you call turning a sow's ear into a silk purse. Especially nice work on the knob and tote.
Sam Joyce
03-03-2012, 6:23 PM
Thanks guys. This was my first kick at the can so I was pleased with how it turned out.
Peter Pedisich
03-03-2012, 7:33 PM
Nice job, looks like a Lie-Nielsen!
Bobby O'Neal
03-03-2012, 8:43 PM
Very cool. Love the new knob and tote.
Jim Koepke
03-04-2012, 3:03 AM
Nice restore and great work on the tote & knob.
The #5 is such a handy size, you will likely end up with a few more to restore.
jtk
john brenton
03-05-2012, 10:17 AM
If you ever decide to color the tote, I've found that Minwax polyshades are awesome. Very easy to apply, nice feel...somebody might say I'm a nut for suggesting that, but I use it on all the totes that I make or refinish.
jason thigpen
03-05-2012, 10:15 PM
I just did the same treatment to a #4. Those Veritas blades are great! You are gonna love making shavings!
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