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  1. 15th April 2007, 10:38 AM #1
    paul.cleary
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    Default Modifying Record T5 jack plane?

    I am looking at widening the mouth on my Record Technical (T5) jack plane so I can fit in a thicker wooden plane blade (as per apricottrippers's thread) for better shooting board performane.
    I don't think this plane is collectable as it has visible large pits on one side and is missing the side handle. However I thought I would check the scarcity of this plane type before I did the widening - I don't want to destroy something that is on its way to being relatively rare.
    Opinions and feedback please?
    Paul
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  3. 15th April 2007, 09:26 PM #2
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    Paul,

    I am no expert but.. The T5s comand a decent sort of price usually, as they dont seem yo show up here that often at all. Bit more common in the UK, even then they go for a good price. Its really up to you I guess but Id be thinking hard about it. Sounds like you dont use it with a side handle anyway. Unless its really in bad condition and pitted all over the place, and poor handles etc, id personally look for another "ordinary" #5 to take a file to. Last T5s were aparently made between 1972-80. If its an earler one it will have the button on the lateral adjuster like the Stanleys, earlier again if the button is not fixed.

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    Paul

    I'd avoid opening the mouth. Pitting can usually be lapped out, and the handle can be replaced. Then you have a collectable plane.

    Rather, get one of the LN "Stanley replacement" blades, LV or Hock blades. All will be thicker and A2. Then add a decent aftermarket cap iron (Hock or LN) for added stability and heft.

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  5. 16th April 2007, 08:56 PM #4
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    Steve, Derek,
    thanks for the feedback as it gives me a feel for whether or not I'd be carrying out unwarranted vandalism on the plane. I'll take Derek's advice and go get a heavier A2 blade to fit into the plane.
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