Restored hand planes #1: Stanley No.8 and No.5

we’ll be watching for the pic’s

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-- Chris

Sorry it took so long for the Pics. having a little trouble posting with an IPad.

-- Chris

nice work on both of them. Did you make new totes? What made you decide to paint the cap?

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Thanks for the compliment Don. The tote on the No.5 is the original. Both knobs are also original. But I didn’t make a new one for the No.8. I found a guy who makes them. Eventually I do plan on making my own for some future refurbs., once my shop is in more of order for more consistent hobby work. As far as the caps being painted I decided to paint them mostly do to the heavy pitting. Felt they would look better painted. Most of the planes I’m planning on restoring are going to be for my own personal use and some I’m going to try and sell for a few bucks to help support the hobby. I’ve actually found fixing and restoring them is quite relaxing and therapeutic.

-- Chris

I’ve actually found fixing and restoring them is quite relaxing and therapeutic.

Ditto

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