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New old tool

Postby MY63 » 17 Mar 2020, 23:02

Well it is new to me.
I have been watching a few hand planes on line having seen MikeG's restoration of a Record no 6 I decided to look for a Record. As I already have the No5 Stanley I decided to have a no4.
I have seen a number on ebay for crazy prices so as we were wandering around our local market I found this.

Image2020-03-14_05-59-20 by my0771, on Flickr

Handles were not too good blade had a few minor chips and the base had a few marks. Most importantly no cracks in the casting.

I was quite pleased with the blade although I am pretty sure I have not sharpened it correctly. It is really sharp in fact it cuts leather beautifully. I have an expensive skiving knife (for thinning the edges of leather) that does not cut as well.

Image2020-03-14_05-59-38 by my0771, on Flickr

I gave the handles a scrape and rub down before applying some rosewood stain and some polish.

Image2020-03-14_05-59-59 by my0771, on Flickr

Since these pictures were taken I have given the base and sides a good clean and polish.
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Re: New old tool

Postby Malc2098 » 18 Mar 2020, 00:19

You're turning into a right little woodmangler, Michael!! :twisted:
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