Restoring a Number 7 Bailey Jointer Plane #4: Before and After pictures, and some shavings
Back again! It’s been a little while since I posted on this thread about restoring a Stanley Bailey No 7 jointer. I had basically finished the plane last episode, but I hadn’t gotten around to taking pictures (too busy jointing wood, I guess!). Before I post pictures of the final product, I should say that the tote is still broken. I tossed around the idea of making my own, to the point even where I downloaded specs that would have allowed me to do it. However, here’s the thing. I could spend a couple days worth of shop time making a tote that is probably serviceable, but likely not particularly comfortable, build a couple jigs I probably won’t use more t...