Candidate for Restoration?

[1075tech]

Hopefully worth the $15 I paid.

No maker that I can find. Just "MADE IN USA". Measures 14"x2½".

It's complete with a couple of non original screws and washers.

Hoping to learn something about it here

 

[creasman]

Looks like either a Stanley No 5c, or else a clone of one.

 

[1075tech]

After some rudimentary cleaning, I find that it is a Miller's Falls 814C. It appears to be some variation of a Type 1. Possibly a 1F from the late 30's or early 40s

 

[NOTW]

some more info on the 814C

Millers Falls Number 814 Jack Plane - Millers Falls Planes

Shelburne No. 814 M-S Jack Plane as illustrated in the Millers Falls catalog No. 42 (January 1938). Millers Falls No. 814 Jack Plane as illustrated in the 1961 Millers Falls catalog. The Mohawk-Shelburne Line Bottom and frog of fine gray iron castings. Bottom and sides...Continue Reading...

www.millersfallsplanes.com

If you are ever on Craftisian.com look around for HokieKen, he is a collector of Miller Falls handplanes and a wealth of knowledge.

 

[Mike Davis]

If it was in better shape I'd buy it. I am starting to gather a set of MF planes.

 

[Oka]

Disassemble, Wire brush it, then soak the metal parts in phosphoric acid diluted to 20% for 4-8hrs. Then use, a urethane wheel to do final clean, then move to the normal prep you do to the plane and you got it.

 

[1075tech]

Disassemble, Wire brush it, then soak the metal parts in phosphoric acid diluted to 20% for 4-8hrs. Then use, a urethane wheel to do final clean, then move to the normal prep you do to the plane and you got it.

It appears to be just surface rust. Probably sat in someone's damp barn or basement for a bit. I don't see any pitting.

It should clean up nicely.

 

[1075tech]

If it was in better shape I'd buy it. I am starting to gather a set of MF planes.

I basically want to get it usable. And use it. There's something relaxing about watching a craftsman using a plane. The sound it makes.

I'm no craftsman, but I want to learn more. I like using the older tools.

 

[Mike Davis]

Bring it next time you come over and we’ll get it going.