Stanley Bailey Plane Restoration #1: No. 4 - Type 9

That’s a nice looking plane, it should look great after the restoration. Did you got some sandpaper, 100,150,220 grit, how are you planning on sharpening the blade? Could a replacement blade fit between your budget?

I see that the knob is rosewood but how about the tote? looks like has some kind of finish lacquer on top of it?

Have fun and enjoy your restoration.

Alonso

-- The things I make may be for others, but how I make them is for me.

nice can’t wait to see the finnish product.

-- Ike, Big Daddies Woodshop, http://www.icombadaniels@yahoo.com

Yeah, I forgot to mention the sandpaper. 100 and 220 grit so far.

So, great success tonight! The buffer works great and so does the Evaporust. I’ll leave it overnight since I ran out of time tonight. I also video taped the progress and hopefully will be able to post an edited video. What does everyone use to get into the brass adjustment dial to buff it clean?

-- - Brad

The brass adjustment its a little tricky, but the way I do it its to try to clean as much as possible with the buffer and whatever remains I clean it with brasso. Does it answer your question?

-- The things I make may be for others, but how I make them is for me.

Looks like you got a real bargain there. I’ve just done my first restoration and I agree – it is very rewarding, even addictive.

To clean the brass I tested an old wives tale (sorry if there are any old wives reading this) – ketchup. I squirted it into a small container, just enough to cover the parts, then dunked them in it for around 10 minutes. A quick rinse in cold water and they were bright and clean with no rubbing. But one word of caution -they took on a slight red tint. I managed to clear that with another old remedy – soaking in vinegar. So I’d recommend just dipping them for 3-5 minutes, then rinse them and having a look.

-- John

John – Really? I’ll have to give that a try. I can see myself now, in the name of “frugal”, I’ll be scouring Burger King’s everywhere grabbing the ketchups that people are ready to toss!

In all seriousness, does it leave a high gloss shine like it’s been polished? I’m also going to use my trusty old friend – Mother’s polish. Stuff works wonders.

Anyway, thanks for the idea – I’ll give it a try tonight ;-)

-- - Brad