Hand Plane Restoration #4: Stanley Bench Plane

What the heck, go for the Hock.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Todd -

Still thinking . . . remember this is an inexpensive lumber yard heritage bench plane. Wonder if I should save a Hock blade purchase for another plane in the future.

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

Sorta like putting lipstick on a pig then?

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

Exactly Tom! LOL

I do want to get a Hock blade and feel the difference although I think that is best saved for another plane! :-)

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David that plane is now too pretty to use. What a revolting development this is :-))

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Good looking plane – I say get the Hock blade – It may fit the other “plane in the future!” If you flatten the sole well and the mouth is in good shape, why not sweeten up the deal?

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

How big is the pig?

That has to play into it somewhere!

David, personally I think you should go for the Hock set up. That plane looks fantastic, so it should work fantastic too. I can’t believe how good it came out!

Also, send pictures of the pig. I might have a buyer for you! LOL

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

I see no reason not to go with the Hock. If you want to switch it to another plane just put the original iron and chip breaker back in this one. You might decide that this is a great plane. Once it is lapped and the iron is sharp I think it will work with the best of them. You have done a great job on this, David and the blogs are going to be of real help to some people in the future. I know I’ve learned a lot from them. Thanks

By the way, what the tote and knob are made of do not make the plane cut better.

-- Thos. Angle

I learned a lot from this one Dave. Way to go!
I think Thom has the right idea re the Hock blade.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Hi David…........EXCELLENT work!!!!!!

Been waiting for the “parkerizing”. The plane looks great. What and where (in your former life) was your exposure that took you into the electrolysis and then the parkerizing. Really neet, I marvel at the thought that goes on around here.
Like the guy above who busted up Cosman’s dovetails….......learned alot from this one David…...THANKS!!!

Well guys, very cool to come home from work and find so many kind comments for my “little pig”!

I do not have plans to have Bob #2 standing on the plane body to test its strenghth – I think we all learned a lot from Tom & Bob’s trip to the woodshow!

I realize the blade is the heart of the matter and I smile when I think of what has happened since the time I brought this little pig home from a lumberyard drawing. It now has a new life and perhaps a new blade. I am looking forward to puttinng this to use in the future. Now I have to squeeze some free time to make a shooting board! I am afraid I have stepped on a slippery slope . . . I can see Wayne, Tom & Thomas sliding away infront of me . . . LOL

Thanks guys!

David

Neil – I almost forgot . . . well I was a fireman at one time and learned to work with steel & machines. I also made silver jewelry for a while!

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Great job on the plane!. I’m going to try the rust removal process on one of mine soon. By the way, if you ever get tired of the stock totes, you could always make some. I repaired a couple of broken rear totes, but the more I think about it, the more inclined I am to find some interesting wood and make new totes. -SST

-- Accuracy is not in your power tool, it's in you