Joeitalia7 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 My father recently gave me three of his old planes that he's had for many years. One is a Stanley block plane, the second is a Stanley #5 Jack Plane, and the third is a wooden jointer plane. They're all semi-functional, but i'd love to clean them up. Definitely a lot of rust that i'd like to remove, sharpening, flattening, etc. In addition, the wood appears to be quite dirty (the kind that seems to be pasted on). One person I spoke with told me "those are antiques, don't change them!". However; i have no intention of ever selling them and would rather use them for life. Curious as to everyones opinions on that matter, and if you were to clean them up, what kind of process is recommended so that I can keep their integrity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Pimp them up! And use them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3nry Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 There are a few planes such as a Stanley #1 that collectors will pay over and above the value of a working plane, in which case better ask a collectors forum. But for a block plane, a #5 and an old wooden jointer - Even if you were planning on selling them one day, the market is flooded with dirty rusty old planes. Unless you're sentimentally attached to "my dad's dirt, rust and damage" then nobody else is: clean them up, sharpen them up, use them, enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardA Posted June 15, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Clean them up, use them, it's very gratifying to take an old plane and turn it into a damn good user! Fulton #7 I've cleaned up several, If I don't need that particular plane for anything, I either sell it on Ebay, or they have wound up as gifts to a fellow woodworker! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Did you remake the tote on that Richard or is that restored? Either way that plane looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 16 minutes ago, Chet K. said: Did you remake the tote on that Richard or is that restored? Either way that plane looks great. Same tote, same knob, all original, and takes a slice as thick as you need! Hell of a deal, a freebie boat anchor turned into a damn useful tool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I have a few tools that were my fathers. Clean them up and use them. You will be glad every time you touch them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeitalia7 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Thanks all for the advice. I think you've convinced me to restore them! RichardA- what process did you use to restore? You did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 22 minutes ago, Joeitalia7 said: Thanks all for the advice. I think you've convinced me to restore them! RichardA- what process did you use to restore? You did a great job! I sent you a PM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Yes I agree clean them up and use them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Hillis Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I started my first restoration of a Type 15 No4 plane. I am using the instructions I learned from Todd Nebel and his Instagram feed starting here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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