Project Information
I recently found a carpenters tool box that belonged to a long since deceased relative. Within this tool box I discovered several tools which had lay undisturbed for at least 40yrs. To me this was a treasure chest. The above infill plane was on of those treasures. I spent quite a lot of time restoring this plane, mainly for sentimental reasons however, the plane came up a treat and is a joy to use!
The timber infills had their day and required replacement, using the originals and the steel body as a template, I cut back the infill to solid timber to keep as much of the original timber as possible. I then glued mahogany to the sole and sides and made a new front handle and stripped the tote. The blade was soaked in vinegar and wire brushed. After that I flattened the sole with various grits of sand paper on a granite slab. Replaced all the screws with solid brass, added hard maple 'kickers' to the front and back, sealed the timber, applied boiled linseed oil, sharpened the blade and I now have an awesome infill plane, that doesn't look to bad.
The timber infills had their day and required replacement, using the originals and the steel body as a template, I cut back the infill to solid timber to keep as much of the original timber as possible. I then glued mahogany to the sole and sides and made a new front handle and stripped the tote. The blade was soaked in vinegar and wire brushed. After that I flattened the sole with various grits of sand paper on a granite slab. Replaced all the screws with solid brass, added hard maple 'kickers' to the front and back, sealed the timber, applied boiled linseed oil, sharpened the blade and I now have an awesome infill plane, that doesn't look to bad.