Stanley No. 4 tune up

[sapwood]

Tune up on Stanley No. 4 complete :icon_thum
Focus was to make it usable, not good looking. Gotta give Stanley credit, I have a Shelton No. 4 (2 stars) and Vaughn Bushnell bedrock No. 904 (3 stars). The Stanley is superior to both (4 1/2 stars), though the 904 was in rough condition to begin with.

And shavings :eusa_danc

Roger

 

[Larry Rose]

For me, taking an old flea market plane and turning it into a workable tool like yours is a very satisfing endeavor. The swish that a well tuned plane makes on a good piece of wood is always a joy to me...........I guess I've finally lost it...........

 

[froglips]

Party time! I love to see the results of someone shaving an old gal.

er, i mean saving.

Jim

 

[Ray Martin]

Roger,

I have a couple of old iron thingies that are in need of this kind of restore. What chemicals, abrasives, tools were involved? Were there any chocolate chip cookies involved?

Ray

 

[TV]

Nice job, Roger! I have an old #7 stanley jointer plane that you could work on next. :-D

tv

 

[Ozzie-x]

Roger - Nice looking clean plane, and some nice looking curlers. Did you get that plane in Hillsborough last year?

 

[sapwood]

Roger,

I have a couple of old iron thingies that are in need of this kind of restore. What chemicals, abrasives, tools were involved? Were there any chocolate chip cookies involved?

Ray

Fred's blue magic tape and a lot of sandpaper ;-)
I really didn't do much cosmetically, but too many hours were spent flattening the sole :rbedface:

Nice job, Roger! I have an old #7 stanley jointer plane that you could work on next. :-D

tv

Haha! I have a No 90 shoulder plane that's almost done. Of course, I don't know how to use it :roll:

Also have a nice No. 6 waiting in the wings . . . my biceps aren't quite ready :lol: Winter is a great time for this stuff. No power tools needed so I can listen to tunes and generate heat for the shop :icon_thum

Roger

 

[4yanks]

Good job Roger. I love the look of a well restored plane, even if you didn't do it for looks. I keep telling myself that I am going to redo some of mine some day.

 

[Gofor]

Also have a nice No. 6 waiting in the wings . . . my biceps aren't quite ready :lol: Winter is a great time for this stuff. No power tools needed so I can listen to tunes and generate heat for the shop :icon_thum

Roger

Great work on the #4. Restoring a good tool to its original usability is a joy in itself. My #6 is the easiest plane I have to push. The weight is enough to carry it through a rough spot and it is not as heavy as the #7. Personally, I think it is a great plane despite what Blood & Gore says. Takes less energy than a #5 IMHO. If the sole isn't flat, it will give you a workout flattening it, tho!! (DAMHIKT). Just don't set the iron for too deep a cut and "Get Rhythm" and you won't be singin' the blues.

Go

 

[sapwood]

. . . . Just don't set the iron for too deep a cut and "Get Rhythm" and you won't be singin' the blues.

Go

:rolf: Got it Mark!
I use the "13 Question Method" and listen to Ry Cooder a bit myself :eusa_danc

Roger

 

[Travis Porter]

Looks good Roger! Do you have any before pictures? Did this one go through Electrolysis?

 

[sapwood]

Looks good Roger! Do you have any before pictures? Did this one go through Electrolysis?

Before and after appearance is about the same. No electrolysis required :eusa_clap
90% of the work was flattening the sole, honing the blade and a small amount of cleaning.

Roger

 

[DaveT]

Great job restoring that Roger. Will make a fine tool for you I am sure.