Restoring Hand Planes.. My methods #16: Stanley Bailey #2 Restored

Nice Job! Since you said the plane is broken. Shouldn’t that lower the value enough to make the restoration Acceptable.

-- Pat - Worker of Wood, Collector of Tools, Father of one

nice score. as I started reading I too starting thinking this would be a perfect plane for younger kids to start learning with as it would be easier and more comfortable for them to hold and use. good thinkin!

-- ㊍ When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Nice to see him returned to use. The boys will treasure the plane. I’m really glad you did not repaint the body. I prefer them with original japanning even if a fair amount is missing.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Daddy Z – the fact that its broken did lower the value because I paid less for this one then I have seen most other #2’s sell for. I am sure my cleaning and tuning has probably increased the value but again its not really an issue because it wont be sold by me. I did skip on repainting it but who knows maybe I will do that in the future.

-- Dan - "Collector of Hand Planes"

Dan, what method do you use to flatten the frog?

-- Mauricio - Woodstock, GA - "Confusion is the Womb of Learning, with utter conviction being it's Tomb" Prof. T.O. Nitsch

Wayne- I have repainted enough of my planes to realize how much I hate doing it. To get a perfect paint job there is so much prep work involved and with the time it takes I am thinking my repainting days are behind me for the most part.

However if I notice the rust coming back on this plane I will probably paint it. It was not too badly rusted so I should be ok.

-- Dan - "Collector of Hand Planes"

For rust, I use a coat of schallac over the areas that would be japanned and then I wax it. I’ve not had any rust issues. Also, you can easily remove the schallac if needed.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Nice looking plane and restoration, Dan.

-- If you're going to stir the pot, think BIG spoon or SMALL boat paddle. David Grimes, Georgia

Very nice Dan. I’ve been watching but like you, don’t want to pay what I’ve been seeing. I’ll be patient. #4 1/2 are going pretty high as well. Hope the cycle dips soon. I’m dying to try a 4 1/2. That is one fine shaving in the last 2 photos.

-- There is nothing like the sound of a well tuned hand plane. - http://timetestedtools.wordpress.com (timetestedtools at hotmail dot c0m)

Mochoa – To flatten the frog I usually remove the Y york and then flatten with sandpaper on a piece of glass, tile or mdf. To get the very top around the lever adjustment I have just started using small sanding sticks made from scrap hardboard. If the frog is way off I will sometimes use a mill file.

-- Dan - "Collector of Hand Planes"

Beautiful job, make that thing sing the same song it sang to previous generations.

-- Make furniture that lasts as long as the tree - Ryan

Nice.
I always have trouble tuning my planes to take full thin shavings.
Very impressive.

-- I'll be a woodworker when I grow up. HHHOPKS