Another block plane refurb.

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Kevin in California
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Another block plane refurb.

Post by Kevin in California » Mon May 09, 2016 11:36 am

I got this plane at the local flea market for $5 a few months ago.
I finally got around to working it up. It needed the lever on the lever cap, but otherwise was complete.
It is a stanley 60 1/2 of pretty old vintage. I left the japanning on the inside of the base alone.
It is a sweet little plane.
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: Another block plane refurb.

Post by Dave Bagwill » Mon May 09, 2016 11:44 am

I really enjoy seeing those old workhorses shined up and proud!
-Under permanent construction

dave d
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Re: Another block plane refurb.

Post by dave d » Mon May 09, 2016 11:52 am

How is that even the same plane!? You do fantastic work on these things Kevin.

John Link
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Re: Another block plane refurb.

Post by John Link » Thu May 12, 2016 6:21 pm

Absolutely delicious looking. Have you considered substituting a Hock blade? I find they make a small, but clearly improved, delta to performance. They look mighty fine too, though are not all that visible on this model Stanley.
John

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