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Thread: I Got some Planes
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3rd August 2009, 10:42 PM #1
I Got some Planes
Hey There,
I have a few Planes and would like to have a go at 'doing them up' two of them are from my Pop's old tools (They were divided up between a few of us Grandies) #1 and #2, the others are from a mates Late Pop's shed, he hasn't got a shed or anywhere to store them so he asked if I could hang them in my shed for him. (Geeez Yeah) I have been using #2 for a while but I can't seem to get much blade to hang out and do deep cuts. Does anybody have a pictorial on re-furbing a plane, I have been searching and haven't had any luck, lots of info about aging and such, but no pics that help me get my head around what's what. (Frog??, Chip Breaker?? etc.)
#1 WS made in Birmingham England No. A 4 1/2
#2 Bailey made in Australia No. 4
#3 Bailey made in USA No. 5
#4 Bailey made in England No. 4
#5 Stanley Handyman made in England (Plastic Handles)
Thanks in advance
HazzaBIt's Hard to Kick Goals, When the Ba^$%##ds Keep moving the Goal Posts.
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4th August 2009, 10:57 AM #2
HazzaB
try looking at majorpanics threads he did a refurb awhile ago,its nice to see you keep your grandads stuff,i have my dads old planes and my favourite is a record 41/2
that extra width of metal on the halfs add a nice bit of weight
cheers
greg
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4th August 2009, 11:22 AM #3
Nice line up Hazza.. No3 is very nice.
Here is Majorpanics thread.. a really good read. My golden rule really is start gentle, there's no need to hit things with scotchbrite wheels or sandpaper when some fine steel wool and turps will do.. at times all you need is a warm soapy bath and a dry in the oven.. start gentle and go from there as needed.
Remember to post photos for us when you have them done.. we all love a pervBest regards, Luban
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4th August 2009, 09:53 PM #4
Hey There,
Thanks guys for the link, thats exactly what I needed(Well done Majorpanic). I have the day off on thursday so I need to get a few credits in the emotional bank accout (Browny points) then I will be starting to do a Plane. there will be Pics.
Does anyone have any info on the WS plane?? or where I should look, I tried google and not enough time to go through all the list.
The Woodwork show is on this weekend so I will have a chat with the people from the Historical Tool Preservation Society, someone there should be able to help.
HazzaBIt's Hard to Kick Goals, When the Ba^$%##ds Keep moving the Goal Posts.
Check out my Website www.harrybutlerdesigns.com.au
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4th August 2009, 11:28 PM #5
WS I think was part of Woden which was bought up by the Steel Nut & Joseph Hampton http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac....y/Industry.htm
which was in turn bought up by Record who are now owned by Irwin and now sadly make, truly awful tools. The WS should be a nice tool if fixed up, the Woden stuff I've got is great!
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7th August 2009, 12:42 AM #6
Woden Plane
Hey There,
Had a bit of a play with the WS (Woden) Plane, I stripped it down and give it a bit of a clean, the wooden parts were a bit munted (Looks like it had a crash in it's previous Life) I got the base all apart and give it a rub on some Wet & Dry, and found a crack in the side of the casting, so I thought Oh Well, so I just gave it a lick and polish and put it back together, It'll go on the wall of fame and collect dust. The Wooden bits appear to be SheOak or some sheoaky type. the rear handle has been 3 pieces at one stage and the front handle has a few cracks and looked like it has been in 2 and a half pieces.
HazzaBIt's Hard to Kick Goals, When the Ba^$%##ds Keep moving the Goal Posts.
Check out my Website www.harrybutlerdesigns.com.au
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7th August 2009, 02:40 PM #7
Nice clean-up HazzaB,
Shame about the crack (don't these things just gut you). If the iron is reasonably thick it might be worth trying in another 2 3/8" plane (#4.5, 5.5, 6 or 7) when you get one.
Cheers, Vann.
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7th August 2009, 02:58 PM #8
Hazza, if you want to turn it into a user, rather than a show piece, a competent welder will be able to repair that crack quite easily. Because it's a nice striaght crack a quick cut with an angle grinder will open the crack enough to get a good arc weld. It will never be invisible, but that won't stop it working well.
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