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  1. 16th October 2010, 02:21 AM #1
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    Default Praise for Paul Williams' Blades & Tool Gloat

    My Fiance's dad sent me down a very old Stanley #4 about a year ago as a very thoughtful present, and it had ruined handles, but it was such a nice solid plane, so I decided to make it my user and I made a new tote and knob about two months ago from red gum.
    About a week ago I received a Paul Williams blade for it- And I've never had better steel.. I got an incredibly fine edge on it- Far better than I would have thought given what I have heard about the hardness of M2 HSS. With the plane all tuned up it takes the cleanest, breakout free shaving from the toughest timbers I have, and my goodness it holds it's edge So impressed!

    Anyways tonight noone was doing anything so I thought I'd muck around with it to jazz the plane up a bit more. I had some decent offcuts of 925 Silver 3mm x 2mm lying around so I thought I'd inlay it into the tote and knob...

    What do you think? I know it's a bit silly, but I figure I'll have the plane forever...


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  3. 16th October 2010, 04:52 AM #2
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    OK, you win the stakes for a flash rehab!
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  4. 16th October 2010, 05:26 AM #3
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    It Looks Lovely. Well done and enjoy its use.
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  5. 16th October 2010, 05:29 AM #4
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    Yum!
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  6. 16th October 2010, 07:13 AM #5
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    Like it
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  7. 16th October 2010, 07:19 AM #6
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    Do the go-faster stripes on the knob and handle help?
    A really nice rehab. My favourite plane is still my Dad's #4 that I rehabbed, so I know you will get years of pleasure from your FIL2B's!
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  8. 16th October 2010, 08:22 AM #7
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    It's got to cut better now
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  9. 16th October 2010, 08:58 AM #8
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    Very Nice
    I am sure it will be a joy to use
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  10. 16th October 2010, 09:22 AM #9
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    Drill a hole in it, hang it round your neck gangsta!
    Very bling, very nice.

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  11. 16th October 2010, 12:29 PM #10
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    I likes it. It is now a not-so-common #4. Well done.

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  12. 16th October 2010, 01:00 PM #11
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    Fantastic. Thanks for sharing. That metal strip really makes it a unique tool. Well done.

    I've been debating replacing my old stanley blades with either Hock or PW... I might look for the PW... or try one of each... who knows..
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  13. 16th October 2010, 01:57 PM #12
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    Bling.....but tasteful bling. Fantastic job !!
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    Now there's a new premium range of planes for you. Sterling silver inlay and precious stones - might end up balancing the woodworking male/female ratio.
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    I really like the handle and knob. Think I might try it with contrasting timbers for my old planes that need a new handle. Great look!
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  16. 17th October 2010, 01:14 PM #15
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    Very nice there mate.
    I really like the inlay
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