After a lot of looking I finally purchased a Stanley #48. As many of you know, I look for the rust. Here is how it […]
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I've been finding, restoring and collecting hand planes for over 10 years. It started with a few and just grew. I love the history, the research and writing what I find.
Small Scraper Plane (x 2)
Here are two small scraper planes, krenov style. The center body and rod is bloodwood on both. The one on the left has white oak […]
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A new cherry body for a Stanley Transitional.
Here is the before shot .
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My Stanley 120 restore
Another block plane I think the adjuster is cool on. I believe this is a Type 2. A Type 1 has a 5-point star cap […]
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Restoration of a Sargent 5206
I picked up this Sargent 5206 block plane at an Antiques center this past week end. I thought it was pretty cool and the price […]
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York Pitch Shop make Smoother
For a while I’ve wanted to try a 55 degree high angle frog plane. I had thought about building one, but I’ve never really been […]
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Hand Saw References
NOTE: I edit this and add sites from time to time. Also note I am not associated with any of these in any way. Also, […]
Continue readingA Millers Falls 74c Miter Box Restore
I’ve wanted a miter box for a while, and had my heart set on a Millers Falls. I’ve looked at a few Stanley’s, but passed […]
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A Scrub and Jack back to service
I’ve been looking at the #40 Stanley for a while. When I saw a couple of planes on Ebay that needed some TLC and seemed […]
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A Stanley #45. Finding a home.
After posting that I was looking for a Stanley #45 on LJ’s, a fellow member mentioned he had one, but it needed all the accessories. […]
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