Hi everyone.
I recently won an Ebay auction for a Millers Falls plane. It does not have any marking on the side typical of Millers Falls but it has everything the same as my 9C.
Anyway, I just got it today and the knob and tote are painted black.
I didnt see any reference on the Millers Falls history about this and would like to remove the paint. It appears there is nice hardwood underneath it.
I can see the same type of wood grain under the paint as my cocobolo tote and knob on the 9C (I think).
My question is what is the best way to remove that thick sticky paint to allow the natural grain of the wood to show without damaging the wood or the finish possibly underneath.
I tried mineral spirits but I just wiped it vigorously. Didnt seem to do much.
Maybe soak it in something?
If they are painted from the factory I might leave it alone.
Am looking for anyone who has seen this black paint before and opinions.