Reply by Arch_E

$26 bucks is a sweet deal for a Millers Falls #18 like this. Unfortunately, you won’t get your nickel plating back on the level cap (w/o re-plating), but that plane has the looks of good bones. Tell your mom “thanks.” Hope you best wishes for tuning it up. If you it professionally tuned, check out TablesawTom!!! He does awesome work. Evaporust will handle the blade, which may only be surface rust. A scraper/razor will loosen that too. Have fun!