MY63
Old Oak
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.
2020-03-14_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.
2020-03-14_05-59-38 by my0771, on Flickr
I gave the handles a scrape and rub down before applying some rosewood stain and some polish.
2020-03-14_05-59-59 by my0771, on Flickr
Since these pictures were taken I have given the base and sides a good clean and polish.
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.
2020-03-14_05-59-20 by my0771, on FlickrHandles 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.
2020-03-14_05-59-38 by my0771, on FlickrI gave the handles a scrape and rub down before applying some rosewood stain and some polish.
2020-03-14_05-59-59 by my0771, on FlickrSince these pictures were taken I have given the base and sides a good clean and polish.
