Tool gloat

[Rob]

Never thought I would get excited over hand tools, but picked up a Stanley #82 cabinet scraper in CA for $25. Then a friend came into work with a complete Stanley #78 rabbet plane ($40), and a Bailey #6 plane($30), both need cleaned up but I'm very happy with them. The Bailey has the corrugated bottom and needs a new handle. I'm getting better at collecting planes then I am at restoring them.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Congrats on the nice scores, Rob. :eusa_danc The #78 looks like it's in pretty good shape, and the #6 should clean up nice w/ a little elbow grease. I think that comes in a can at Lowe's. :rotflm:

Bill

 

[Mike Davis]

That's right the can is labeled "Evaporust".

 

[CarvedTones]

Or if you are really lucky, you might get a visit from the tool elf. Did you know some elves are over 6' tall? :rolf:

I have not seen one of those scrapers. Do you pull it toward you?

 

[MarkE]

I have not seen one of those scrapers. Do you pull it toward you?

If I got close enough I might be tempted.

Don't worry, I probably give it back. :gar-La;

 

[merrill77]

and the #6 should clean up nice w/ a little elbow grease. I think that comes in a can at Lowe's.

I'd start with electrolysis. It's a lot less work...though it does require copious amounts of patience.