I am just starting to get into hand tools. I have been watching Fred Sellers re-finish some hand planes, and I want to give it a try. I've been waiting to find a plane that is worth re-finishing. Just looking for some advice. Are these planes good quality planes? Worth refinishing? Is the price good?
sweet, sweet, and sweet! Thanks guys! I've heard of Bailey before but have never heard of Marsh. I figured the Bailey alone is worth $25. Should be a fun project - have never refinished anything like this before, but looks fun!
They're about 2 days old on Craigslist, so hopefully they're still available.
After a good soak i like to use those little sanding sponges to get it clean then immediately hit it with some wd40 to prevent any flash rusting. Some paste wax will keep the rust demons at bay once the wd dries.
After a good soak i like to use those little sanding sponges to get it clean then immediately hit it with some wd40 to prevent any flash rusting. Some paste wax will keep the rust demons at bay once the wd dries.
Is the WD40 and paste wax necessary if I'm just going to be sanding it flat, right after the soak? I bought myself a piece of 3/8" glass, and am going to be flattening with sandpaper. I guess really only the sides and bottom will be sanded, so probably coating the top would be beneficial.
HC Marsh made planes up until sometime in the 1920's. IIRC, they were eventually bought out by Stanley and were closely aligned with Rockford tools, as both manufacturers shared the same building. As far as I know, the planes they manufactured were very good quality and would have been considered to be a similar level tool to the Bailey line from Stanley. Guessing that the lever cap on that one is not original, as any I've ever seen have a plain lever cap with no markings or stampings. If/when DonW sees this post, he would probably have more info.
On the bottom not so much, but once you get a new layer of iron exposed its going to flash rust without a doubt. Likely right in front of your eyes. You can definitely spray it after you rub it down with some sandpaper. Youll need the paste wax for the sole anyway. It makes a world of difference when you try to push it against some wood. I wouldn't go hog wild flattening the sole of a 3 either. Get it close and youre good. Spend your time making the iron surgical sharp and dealing with the mating surface between the iron and the chip breaker.
JayT - I know your eyes are getting older but the CL listing indicates a Dunlop lever cap and iron
The Coralville/Iowa City area is a really nice area! I live not too far from there!
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