Forum topic by Don W | posted 03-11-2012 11:38 PM | 211065 views | 70 times favorited | 7826 replies | ![]() |
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03-11-2012 11:38 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: tool restoration planes restore I thought it would be cool to have a place for a collection of before and after shots. Rules are simple, you must have done the work, and there must be a before and after shot. Any tool restoration welcome. Hopefully you will post often. I’ll start wit my latest. Sargent 5206 Ohio Tools #7 And the Stanley #S4, second from the left. -- http://timetestedtools.net - Collecting is an investment in the past, and the future. |
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#1 posted 03-11-2012 11:41 PM |
Wow what a difference ,nice work. |
#2 posted 03-11-2012 11:42 PM |
As always Don your restoration are pristine!! well done! -- "the future's uncertain and the end is always near" J. Morrison |
#3 posted 03-11-2012 11:45 PM |
Great job and idea Don, I think there should be a dedicated spot to have tool rehabs. Power or hand, I enjoy looking at them and seeing all the possibilities. I know others do as well. The S4 is just awesome. A real looker! |
#4 posted 03-11-2012 11:59 PM |
As I posted earlier, you’ve raised the bar yet again. What a great idea of before and after restorations. -- Sawdust and shavings are therapeutic |
#5 posted 03-12-2012 12:21 AM |
Great Idea Don. I have to get a project or two out of the way But I have a pile that needs attention. Here are a couple I have done in the last few months. -- Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." http://chiselandforge.com |
#6 posted 03-12-2012 01:38 AM |
Not done yet….but here is my work in progress of a Hand Brace…. -- Hey you dang woodchucks, quit chucking my wood!!!! |
#7 posted 03-12-2012 01:38 AM |
Here’s a couple of my 1956 Delta bandsaw. (tried to get the “before” picture to show first, that didn’t work out!) -- Every day above ground is a good day!!! |
#8 posted 03-12-2012 02:38 AM |
Dave, did you re-plate that 71? -- "It's only wood. Use it." - Smitty || Instagram - nobodhi_here |
#9 posted 03-12-2012 02:56 AM |
I shot it with a can of silver paint. So much of the plating was gone. I cleaned it thoroughly and wiped it down with acetone. It was so bad I painted the base as well then after it dried I removed that with 600 grit. It was an eBay find for $19.00. I did a blog, there are a few more pictures. -- Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." http://chiselandforge.com |
#10 posted 03-12-2012 03:34 AM |
Great idea Don. Fine work as always. Wonderful restorations guys. -- ~Tony |
#11 posted 03-12-2012 04:54 PM |
Stanley #22 wood bottom plane This is one of my favorite restorations that I have done. I don’t think many guys would have even tried to save this one and thats why I did it. I wanted the challenge of somehow bringing this one back to life. The iron took the most time as the back had very heavy pitting. I spent a few hours lapping the back to a fine polish. -- Dan - "Collector of Hand Planes" |
#12 posted 03-12-2012 04:57 PM |
Watched for life! I’ve always wanted someone to start a thread like this. I’m glad the King of restores started it. I’m in my comfortable chair, ready for the gloat. -- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog |
#13 posted 03-12-2012 05:00 PM |
Nice one, Dan. You really exceeded on that iron! In the spirit of transitional smoothers, here’s my Stanley 35 restore: -- "hold fast to that which is good" |
#14 posted 03-12-2012 05:01 PM |
Bertha, I love that 45, did you do anything to the finish in terms of paint or chrome? -- "hold fast to that which is good" |
#15 posted 03-12-2012 06:42 PM |
Thanks Brandon! I just sequentially buffed, polished, and waxed it. Rejointed the fence. That’s it. It’s been many years now and not a speck of rust (knock on wood). That was in my “gunmetal” phase, lol. I used to bring everything down to the bare metal and leave it. -- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog |
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