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bought a very old Stanley No 3, repainted or in very excellent condition?

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Hey everybody, so I bought that prelateral no 3 that I was talking about a few weeks ago. I got it yesterday, it has all of the original pieces and each metal part was meticulously polished by the seller. My only concern is that the japanning looks suspiciously complete. Was this plane repainted, and if it is should I worry about that? (for the record if even if it is repainted I don't regret this purchase, all parts are original, in stellar condition, and the blade length looks like it has rarely been used)
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Its a type 4 so it's not extremely rare or extremely valuable, so do what you want, you won't hurt the value.

If it were mine I'd clean it good with wd-40 and a small wire brush, then oil it with Fluid Film, and that would be that. That would go whether i was using it or keeping it for a collection, but we all have our own opinions on that.
 
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Its a type 4 so it s not extremely rare or extremely valuable, so do what you want, you won t hurt the value.

If it were mine I d clean it good with wd-40 and a small wire brush, then oil it with Fluid Film, and that would be that. That would go whether i was using it or keeping it for a collection, but we all have our own opinions on that.

- Don W
As my previous type 4's, its a user. The repainting job wasn't that bad so I think I will do what you would do and let it be.
 
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should I worry about that?

- Marn64

I d only worry if you paid market price for a plane that claimed to have 90% (or 85% or whatnot) japanning when it looks like this. The only collectible plane I have has 90% japanning and it doesn t look like that. It s very smooth.

- ColonelTravis
I payed 139 for it
 
#13 · (Edited by Moderator)
I am in no way an expert on japanning deterioration. It appears to be a botched restore job. Real japanning is thick and baked on and when it comes off, it comes off unevenly, raggedly. Frog sides are rough metal, I can't really tell if what you're holding in the photo is a repaint job. If I had to guess, I'd guess the sole is repainted. Again, that's just a guess on my part, I trust people like Don so much more to know things like that. I'm also not an expert on pre-lat value except that Type 1s & 2s can be pricey. The collectible plane of mine I mentioned I bought in person.

I've had very good experiences on eBay except two times when I felt like I was misled. The combined total for those two times was about $25, I didn't bother to contact the seller or file a complaint. Wasn't worth the hassle. My wife has had a dispute that was worth it and won. I don't know about your case (seller photos of the plane), I certainly understand how photos can appear to present an item in better condition than when you see it with your own eyes for the first time.

I don't know. I wish I could give you better information!
 
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