Adriaan Schepel
03-18-2007, 6:02 PM
Hi everyone.
I'm looking at a plane or two at the moment (Bailey pattern) with Brazillian Rosewood hardware.
As you know, many of these planes come with the top horn of the rear tote snapped off. Given the fact that Brazillian Rosewood has been protected since 1992, what timber do you guys use to patch up with? What blends in well as regards colour and grain? Any dyes or stain required? Recommended finish to help everything blend?
I know Bob Smalser has demonstrated a tote repair on a Stanley No.5, but he did it using a small piece of Brazillian Rosewood (as would I, if I had it). Getting Brazillian Rosewood is not an option for me in Australia (I'm not prepared to shell out big dollars for a tiny piece of pre-ban material plus exorbitant postage).
As I am writing from Australia (the bottom end of the world), internationally well-known timbers would be helpful in terms of recommendation.
BTW ... if you've got a photo of a nice tote repair you want to show off to the world, here's your excuse to do so.
Cheers,
Adriaan
I'm looking at a plane or two at the moment (Bailey pattern) with Brazillian Rosewood hardware.
As you know, many of these planes come with the top horn of the rear tote snapped off. Given the fact that Brazillian Rosewood has been protected since 1992, what timber do you guys use to patch up with? What blends in well as regards colour and grain? Any dyes or stain required? Recommended finish to help everything blend?
I know Bob Smalser has demonstrated a tote repair on a Stanley No.5, but he did it using a small piece of Brazillian Rosewood (as would I, if I had it). Getting Brazillian Rosewood is not an option for me in Australia (I'm not prepared to shell out big dollars for a tiny piece of pre-ban material plus exorbitant postage).
As I am writing from Australia (the bottom end of the world), internationally well-known timbers would be helpful in terms of recommendation.
BTW ... if you've got a photo of a nice tote repair you want to show off to the world, here's your excuse to do so.
Cheers,
Adriaan