Stewie Simpson
01-30-2017, 8:37 PM
Stanley#95 Edge trimming block plane, 6"L, 1 1/16"W, 1 1/4lbs, 1911-1961. http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan11.htm
Shown in the following photo is one of the earlier #95 manufactured by Stanley, with the characteristic script logo on the bottom left corner, as well as the patent date of U.S.PAT.5.14.12 cast into the back of the plane. The blade itself is also stamped the earliest logo used by Stanley within the time line outlined above.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/stanley%2095/_DSC0014_zpsgd5enmow.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/stanley%2095/_DSC0014_zpsgd5enmow.jpg.html)
The plane is still in excellent user condition, bar some major loss of the original black enamel on the main body. The keeper plate looks to have faired much better over those long years of prior use. It would be considered unwise to apply a new coat of black enamel given this planes vintage, so I chose a totally different option that would seek minimal change within its overall appearance. 1st up was to dismantle the ancillary parts of the #95 from its main casting.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/stanley%2095/_DSC0016_zpsykrha9m3.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/stanley%2095/_DSC0016_zpsykrha9m3.jpg.html)
All the parts were then washed down with Denatured Alcohol. The shiny bits were put into a container of Evapo-Rust for a couple of hours to detox, while the main body and keeper plate were taped up around the areas that were to be protected from an application of bare metal darkening fluid.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/stanley%2095/_DSC0018_zpsmruyggcl.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/stanley%2095/_DSC0018_zpsmruyggcl.jpg.html)
Within a few minutes of application a rust oxide will form on those areas that were down to bare metal. Don't be alarmed, as that will be easily removed later on. Let the darkening solution do is work unhindered for about 5 - 10 minutes.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/stanley%2095/_DSC0019_zpsdksiu5yb.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/stanley%2095/_DSC0019_zpsdksiu5yb.jpg.html)
All parts are then cleaned down thoroughly with Turps, before drying, then a normal soft wax applied liberally, and left over night to check if all of the darkening solution has be neutralized. In the morning, no further rust oxide had re-formed over night, so it was time to apply a buffing wax, and refit all the parts.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/stanley%2095/_DSC0020_zpsjit6pgws.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/stanley%2095/_DSC0020_zpsjit6pgws.jpg.html)
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Stewie;
Shown in the following photo is one of the earlier #95 manufactured by Stanley, with the characteristic script logo on the bottom left corner, as well as the patent date of U.S.PAT.5.14.12 cast into the back of the plane. The blade itself is also stamped the earliest logo used by Stanley within the time line outlined above.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/stanley%2095/_DSC0014_zpsgd5enmow.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/stanley%2095/_DSC0014_zpsgd5enmow.jpg.html)
The plane is still in excellent user condition, bar some major loss of the original black enamel on the main body. The keeper plate looks to have faired much better over those long years of prior use. It would be considered unwise to apply a new coat of black enamel given this planes vintage, so I chose a totally different option that would seek minimal change within its overall appearance. 1st up was to dismantle the ancillary parts of the #95 from its main casting.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/stanley%2095/_DSC0016_zpsykrha9m3.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/stanley%2095/_DSC0016_zpsykrha9m3.jpg.html)
All the parts were then washed down with Denatured Alcohol. The shiny bits were put into a container of Evapo-Rust for a couple of hours to detox, while the main body and keeper plate were taped up around the areas that were to be protected from an application of bare metal darkening fluid.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/stanley%2095/_DSC0018_zpsmruyggcl.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/stanley%2095/_DSC0018_zpsmruyggcl.jpg.html)
Within a few minutes of application a rust oxide will form on those areas that were down to bare metal. Don't be alarmed, as that will be easily removed later on. Let the darkening solution do is work unhindered for about 5 - 10 minutes.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/stanley%2095/_DSC0019_zpsdksiu5yb.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/stanley%2095/_DSC0019_zpsdksiu5yb.jpg.html)
All parts are then cleaned down thoroughly with Turps, before drying, then a normal soft wax applied liberally, and left over night to check if all of the darkening solution has be neutralized. In the morning, no further rust oxide had re-formed over night, so it was time to apply a buffing wax, and refit all the parts.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/stanley%2095/_DSC0020_zpsjit6pgws.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/stanley%2095/_DSC0020_zpsjit6pgws.jpg.html)
Next post to follow;
Stewie;