Handplane Restoration #28: New Restoration Candidate - Stanley #62 part 1

Nice plane wayne. I’m not sure of the “collector” hang up. It’s not like buying an unused plane and using it. I will “collect” rare planes and tools if the opportunity arises, and would only do restorations that would increase the value. Enjoy the purchase.

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

I agree Don. I will only schallac the body of the plane and wax the parts. No stripping, repainting or other stuff on this guy. Over time I will try to find an original blade and adjuster in good condition.

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

wow that doesn’t look like it needs any work at all! Nice find though. How much if you don’t mind me askin?

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

Nice score! – What a good looking plane. It was probably expensive but surely worth it. I am sure you will put it to good use.

I don’t mind Ike. It was $165 plus shipping.

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

Dude….....You are a collector also. Tomorrow, when you look at yourself in the mirror, say this phrase….”I am both a user AND collector….there is nothing wrong with that. May the good lord give me the guidance to know when to collect. The knowledge on what to use and the common sense to know the difference between the tools.”

Hi Wayne,
Congratulations!!!
It looks like a beauty, a real beauty.
(You know I think this is probaly the most beautiful hand plane ever made).
I think also you should restore it as little as possible, it is in a super shape, just as we want a old plane to look.
I can provide you with the details you need so you can make a new adjuster, I will take mine apart and give you photos and measures. I think if you put some efford into making your own, this will be a kind of update.
Remember to check the LN blade fits (ask them) even the models are the same the blade dont always fit.
The knob will be fine with epoxy and that is no issue.
Look forward to see shavings from that baby.
I think the price was also more than fair, but this must be due to the missing adjuster (so you can easy doubble the value or more by fixing it).
Congrat.
Best thoughts,
Mads

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

Nice buy Wayne

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Very nice find, Wayne. If you’re just going to use it & are not a restoration nut (I use “nut” in the best possible meaning, here) I’m not sure I’d worry about the missing adjuster, as it works fine without it. I’d just glue the knob, or turn a new one & use an appropriate sized washer spacer. (probably a fender washer)

As to the “I am not a collector” thing…relax…I’m not a collector either, and just to keep myself convinced of that, I go around & zip off a few shavings with each of my 25 or so planes. It’s as simple as that, really.

(By the way, if that doesn’t work, what with having a LN version, & all, I will do the following favor for you…only in the interest of you hanging on to your sanity and all. I’ll store it for you in my shop (at no charge, mind you) and email photos of all shavings made with it. Think about it. You won,t get a better deal than that. -SST

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

Mads, thanks for the offer of the photo and information, I was going to ask you if you could measure the thickness of the adjuster. I was thinking my first move would be to put a brass fender washer under the knob. When the plane gets here I will check the LN adjuster to see on the off chance if it fits. I am guessing I will have to make one. I’m in agreement to do as little as possible to the plane.

Venice, I will try my best. I want to avoid having shelves full of redundant planes. My intent is to use all the planes I have in my woodworking.

Karson, thanks Sir.

Tom, I feel the value of the plane is such that it is worth finding the adjuster and a the correct original blade. Perhaps if you had offered visiting rights and a monthly video of it in use I would have considered your offer…lol

As a side note, I did get the LN replacement blade on order. It should be here before the plane arrives.

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

A dream of mine.

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

Hi Wayne,

I have made you a little present, it is a drawing with specifications you can print and then just make your own.

Press this link and download as PDF so you can print it in scale.
http://www.felding.net/image/pic/sparewaynes62.pdf

Best thoughts,
Mads

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

Wow. Thank you so much for the drawing. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to do this. It will be very helpful in making the part and may help others who have the same issue. I’m starting to look for the right metal.

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

Happy to be able to help you.
You could use brass also if you cant get the metal.
Think you have to solder the pin in place with silver solder since this will have some force to it.
Are you familiar with silver solder?
Best thoughts,
Mads

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

Thanks again Sir. I am hoping others will find this of use as well.

I was thinking brass just because of it’s availability, but would prefer the original look. Going to do some hunting online. I am familar with silver solder. I will have to look into what I have available in the shop for soldering. I have some stuff for doing electronic work.

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