I was given these 2 planes yesterday

[ken cierp]

Seriously, before I spent any real time on those I'd true up and sharpen the blade. CA the cracks and Bondo the sole plate, true it up on a jointer add some wax then test them out. If they work to your expectations or satisfaction then you could decide if reconstruction was in order.

[Dave Bagwill]

Thanks - that's 'zactly what I will do.

[Kevin in California]

Dave, did you ship those planes to me yet, :)

[Dave Bagwill]

So, if I understand you correctly, Kevin, I ship them to you and you do a thorough clean-up and tune-up, and then ship them back to me? Is that the generous offer you are making, my friend? :-)

[Kevin in California]

ahem.....hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Dave Bagwill]

Kev??

[Kevin in California]

(backing into the corner)....