Restoring History-Auburn Tool Co Try Plane #5: Disapearing ink

It is a new technique to me….

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

I am sorry I dont know anything about it I have never dealed witgh this matter before but it would be great if someone in LJ would tell us the solution

-- El hombre que amo la madera. http://aulaflamingo.wordpress.com/

Nice plane. Are you making a user or a collector?

-- The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. Confucius, 经过艰苦的努力的梦想可以成真

Wayne and Julio I am sure it’s out there I just want to be aware of any pitfallls since I only have one shot to get it right.

Thanks Rob. The restoration is primarily for the user aspect, however with a gem like this I always try to keep it’s history intact.

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

I think they did something like this in National Treasure. Maybe your plane was built by Benjamin Franklin.

No I am lost there.
Best thoughts,
Mads

-- Mad F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking.

I will have to figure this out then. I’ll use a small test area on the inside of the plane.

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

The reference is in the Anarchist’s Tool Chest on page 132. Recommendation is for wood bleach (oxalic acid). Apply with grey pad and gloves. Let sit a few minutes, rinse with water. Wax when dry. Procedure in book is related to restoring boxwood rules.

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

Are you referring to wood bleach perhaps? I wonder if this woukld work find out on a scrap before trying it out though. Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

That’s the plan.

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