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Stepson found this while cleaning out an old barn that was being used as a dumpster by the owners! Anyhow, the owner said to keep it. It was in bad shape. Covered in rust and you couldn’t tell if the handles were wood for all the dirt and grease. So I brought it to the lab and began the restorative process. Now, I’m not going far in restoring this just yet, because it is a “working tool” in my shop. When the day comes that I want to display it, then it will be totally restored. But I really like the way it turned out and how nice the handles glow! They are finished with Formby’s High gloss Tung Oil. (There’s a varnish mixed in). The blade was rusted to the frog, which had rusted to the base. Had to soak it in warmed oil for a couple days until it broke free. Some wire brushing and oil sanding greatly helped the sole. I left the Jappanning alone on the advice of some of our jocks here. The blade definately needs replaced. The edge was gone of course and is not square with the blade. As a matter of fact, it was like 10 degrees off meaning the previous owner had probably clamped it in the bench vise and sharpened it with a file, with emphasis from his strong right arm! Anyhow, I brought it to a 90 degree square and honed it for an hour or so. After a little tweaking, it’s cutting beautifully. Yes, those shavings are paper thin. I think I’ll replace the blade with one from Hock if I can find a match. Then look into buying one of those blade sharpening systems we see around here! Oh! I Googled “Sargent 714” and have found many dealers wanting to sell this same model for $200.00 or more! So I guess we have a keeper here huh?
-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!
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24 comments so far
Dadoo
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posted 242 days ago
Hey. Any of you know what kind of wood they used for the handles? I’m thinking rosewood.
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mjlauro
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posted 242 days ago
Its a really nice looking plane, I would love to have it on my shelf. Now, i can’t be sure but if I had to guess I would say it is a rosewood. Also I would like to add that I enjoy taking a broken down rusty plane and bringing it back into working shape. I keep being told to be careful with what planes I choose to restore. I found a stanley No 2 that needs help badly but I’m afraid to touch it. Anyway yours looks great!
GaryK
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posted 242 days ago
Oh man, that is one nice looking plane! Great find!
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
CharlieM1958
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posted 242 days ago
Beautiful! I’d say the handles have got to be rosewood.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Thos. Angle
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posted 242 days ago
Lookin’ good, Dadoo. Rosewood
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juniorjock
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posted 242 days ago
Looks nice Dadoo….... and since it’s working, that makes it even better. It’s amazing how many tools get tossed like that. I don’t know if it’s good or bad, but I can’t throw away anything, especially when it comes to a tool. It has to be badly busted up before I’ll pitch it.
-- Make things with wood.
Karson
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posted 242 days ago
Great user Dadoo. Nice find by your stepson. Did you give him the $200.00
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
Scott Bryan
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posted 242 days ago
Great find Dadoo. And a beautiful restoration. I am sure that Tomcat will have something to say about this.
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blackcherry
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posted 242 days ago
Wow nice find and you sound like a very happy new owner…as far as a sharping system check out the MKll made by Veritas it takes a little trial and error but when you master it the results are amazing and a floor full of shaving…Enjoy Blkcherry
SPalm
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posted 242 days ago
Looks Fantoodadoodly Fine! I need a better stepson.
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Douglas Bordner
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posted 242 days ago
Dadoo-
Looks magnificent. Could you blog a llittle on the “auto-set” part of your jack plane?
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
rikkor
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posted 242 days ago
It looks great. It shows that you put a lot of work into it. It would be nice to have a “before” picture to contrast with.
-- Maplewood, MN
Critterman
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posted 242 days ago
Man, ones man trash…. Great job DADOO it’s looking real good, those handles look great. Nothing like restroing an old treasure. Nice work.
-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA
Dominic Vanacora
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posted 242 days ago
As noted above, the handles are Rosewood and can be found if some day you find an other one that needs handles at www.thebestthings.com. If you go thru the listings you will find the handles for planes. I started to restore my Dad’s old plane but the rear handle broke (By Me) but it still awaits to be finished. A few days ago I had to clean off some Florida Humidity. I will finish it soon after seeing your great job, and it will feel great putting my hand in there again. Great Job.
-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.
Tomcat1066
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posted 242 days ago
Scott knows me to well. Nice find, and at the perfect price, to say nothing of a great restoration for a working tool! Very nice!
-- "Give me your poor tools, your tired steel, your huddled masses of rust." Yep, I ripped off the Statue of Liberty. That's how I roll!
DAN
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posted 242 days ago
oh so pretty !
-- ..... art for lifes sake
Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 242 days ago
Now that’s nice!
Should be this month’s centerfold
(hint to Ms. Debbie, for the monthly e-mag)
Lee
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clieb91
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posted 242 days ago
Great Save Dadoo!
CtL
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Greg Salata
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posted 242 days ago
Nice Auto-set.
I have a couple and really like them.
Greg
shaun
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posted 241 days ago
That’s pretty snazzy there Dadoo!
-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!
Colin
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posted 241 days ago
Nice plane, I like to see old tools restored to working order, with regards to the plane iron I wouldn’t be too hasty to get a replacement one. In my experience the steel I have in my old tools sharpen and keep their edge better than modern steel and plane irons!
I am sure other Lumberjocks would agree with me!
-- Colin, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. "Every craftsman was once an amateur"
John Gray
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posted 241 days ago
VERY VERY NICE!!!!!! Thanks for the post.
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Blake
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posted 234 days ago
I missed this before but just noticed it. This is gorgeous, Dadoo! Those colors really are unique and make it stand out (the red and the brass), plus it’s a different shape from the usual Stanleys. Very cool.
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jcees
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Yepper, that puppy is pretty for sure. Love that brownish patina on the old ‘uns. Sweet!
always,
J.C.
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