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Bailey #6 from scrapyard

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Took about 150# of cast iron soil pipe (fun job) to the scrapyard and the first thing I see when I walk through the overhead door was a Bailey #6 plane in what looks to be pretty decent shape. Got it for five bucks.
The only thing I can find wrong with it a chip in the edge of the lever cap.
Are the lever caps hard to find?
I'm kind of excited about restoring it, so I might be asking more questions.
Thanks.
 
#4 ·
Great find there. You've got a bunch of resources here and on youtube that will help you restore that #6. Show us your progress. A word of warning! Restoring hand planes can become an addiction. I started with a #4 type 18 and now have over 50. My latest was a Stanley #1. It cost me a pretty penny, but I'm worth it!
 
#5 ·
Maybe a picture of your find could be nice… what you may think is a great find may be a bucket of rust to others…

What's with people and pictures… it's not like you have to take them down to the chemist to get them developed.
... I started with a #4 type 18 and now have over 50. My latest was a Stanley #1. It cost me a pretty penny, but I m worth it!
- BurlyBob
Hey Burly now I know why tragics like me cannot find used ones to restore.
 
#7 ·
Somewhat better pictures..of the pair of No. 6 s I have…
Hand tool Tool Metalworking hand tool Wood Gas


Stanley No. 6c, Type 10…..alongside a Stanley No. 6, Type 9
Automotive tire Motor vehicle Bumper Outdoor shoe Automotive lighting


T-10 has a pair of patent dates…T-9 has none….soles?
Wood Road surface Asphalt Automotive tire Grille


To me, it is just a matter of which one is sharper, that day…otherwise..Meh.
So, how much bigger is a Stanley No. 7c?
Plane Smoothing plane Scrub plane Jack plane Block plane


Just a little bit, both fore and aft….yes, this is a "C" model, Type 9..
Automotive tire Wood Grille Gas Building material


careful with the plane buying…
Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Hardwood


Or, you will soon be building something like this….DAMHIKT…
 

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#11 ·
That should clean up nicely. I have cleaned up much worse. i doubt that you will even notice that chip in the lever cap but if you do let us know and someone will have a solution to help you.
 
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