So I have had a block plane for years, and have used it some, but never really enjoyed it. Then on a whim, I bought a #5 off evil-bay, that also happened to have a great neck (stanley #4 equivalent) with it.
I get the #5, rub it down to prevent rust, as it only has come light staining to it, and sharpen the extremely blunt blade. I use the scary sharp method, so after 2 hours of work, I put it all back together, and man this thing works like a dream.
Suddenly a #4 stanley rust bucket plane shows up at the house. I have spent a couple evening cleaning it up, and will be buying a new hock blade for it pretty soon. The original blade is very rough and has some pitting.
So now I have a bid in on a #7.. I guess my question is "Will it ever stop?" These are some really nice tools, that with a little love work like a charm.
As a side note. I found wood shavings under the blade on the #4, so someone out there used it. Wish I knew what was made with it.
I get the #5, rub it down to prevent rust, as it only has come light staining to it, and sharpen the extremely blunt blade. I use the scary sharp method, so after 2 hours of work, I put it all back together, and man this thing works like a dream.
Suddenly a #4 stanley rust bucket plane shows up at the house. I have spent a couple evening cleaning it up, and will be buying a new hock blade for it pretty soon. The original blade is very rough and has some pitting.
So now I have a bid in on a #7.. I guess my question is "Will it ever stop?" These are some really nice tools, that with a little love work like a charm.
As a side note. I found wood shavings under the blade on the #4, so someone out there used it. Wish I knew what was made with it.