A thing of Beauty! (w/pic)

[David Eisan]

Dear All,

Buying a 114 year old type 6 number 5 of Ebay; $36.50.

Stripping it down to every last part, electrozapping it, lapping everything,
refinishing everything , sharpening iron to 8000 Japanese waterstone;
countless hours.

First see through shaving in purpleheart; priceless!

http://members.rogers.com/moreweb/images/num5done.jpg

Thanks,

David.

Every neighbourhood has one, in mine, I'm him.

[Lee Schierer]

I've restored several old planes into woodworking condition and it is very rewarding. Did you flatten the sole as well? Some are worn and some never were flat when they were new.

Did you know that if you make a scribble on the sole with an old candle before you make a cut it will slide much easier?

[Bobby Hatfield]

Somewhere there is a woodworker that rebuilds planes as a business, and I have six old ones to clean and repair, does anyone know where to find this guy ?

[Jim Becker]

Originally posted by Bobby Hatfield
Somewhere there is a woodworker that rebuilds planes as a business, and I have six old ones to clean and repair, does anyone know where to find this guy ?

I believe that Ross Canant rebuilds planes. You can reach him at his web site: http://myoldtools.com/

If he can't do it for you, I'm very sure he can refer you appropriately.

[Jim DeLaney]

Guy down in Texas makes some of the nicest replacement totes and knobs I've seen, and for very reasonable prices.

He'll also do electrolysis and re-japanning. I haven't used this service personally, but his pix of completed work sure look nice!

Try here: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mike_in_katy/PlaneWood/Default.htm

[Bobby Hatfield]

Thanks All, maybe I wont lose the info this time. Anyone make individual storage boxes for their hand planes.

[David Eisan]

Hello All,

>>>I've restored several old planes into woodworking condition and it is very rewarding. Did you flatten the sole as well? Some are worn and some never were flat when they were new.

The #5 sole was actually twisted, the plane was useless as purchased off Ebay. I did have to do a considerable amount of flattening.

>>>Did you know that if you make a scribble on the sole with an old candle before you make a cut it will slide much easier?

I keep a piece of parafin wax by my bench for this purpose.

Thanks,

David.