00101 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 So I had picked this gem in the rough at a flea market about a year ago for $5. I had flattened the sole, and started sharpening the blade, but had never really finished the restoration process. I've noticed that the sides of the body, cap iron, and frog are all painted black. From my little bits of googling around for similar era planes, as best I can tell this painting is not original. Do I stand to gain anything--other than authenticity perhaps--by removing said paint? I assume when I go to true the frog, part of the paint is going to be removed, but should I attempt stripping it off of the rest of the frog? Also what's the general consensus on if you should refinish the tote and knob? And polishing the brass and such? One last thing, where can I find a cutter depth adjustment nut that isn't like $20? I really don't care if its an original or not, I just don't want to pay 4-5x the cost of the plane for one little nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 The nut is likely worth the twenty. The thread count and pitch is proprietary and not something you are likely to find even in a well stocked local hardware. You could always look for planes that are irreparable but even then you are likely to spend fifteen to twenty to get the parts to you. I would remove the paint. I would do this because I am not a collector. I sometimes use these planes in contact with surfaces that I would not want the paint to burn into with the friction heat. My two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00101 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 It just really bugs me because stanley used to sell the nut for $3.35 on their website. Of course its discontinued now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 I understand. Somebody has one somewhere, but how long do you want to wait? http://www.ebay.com/itm/251577537723 $12 with free shipping from a seller I have had good dealings with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 There is little to gain from removing the paint besides having it look nice unless there is a chance for rusting. As far as refinishing the knob and polishing, this is also a preference. If you want it to look nice polish those up. Here is the place I get most of my parts. http://stores.ebay.com/New-Hampshire-Plane-Parts/Stanley-Bailey-Stanley-/_i.html?_nkw=Nut&submit=Search&_fsub=1136819017&_sid=944709697. Here is a picture of a #4 I painted, polished, sanded and finished. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 It a personal preference thing really. I would be reluctant to remove too much of the "Patina". A sole in good condition, sharp blade and a wipe down with an oily rag would be as far as I would want to go. However bradpotts has done a sterling job of his too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Come to think of it I have an adjustment nut. Let me know your address and I will ship it to you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00101 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Well turns out what I had thought was tarnish and grime on the handles and brass was in fact enamel spray paint. One of the previous owners had spray painted over rosewood and brass (and everything else). Completely blew my mind why anyone would do that. So based on the fact that just about the entire plane has been spray painted already, I'm going to go for a full restoration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Seems like a decent choice with those facts at hand. One day it might look like bradpotts plane :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Good choice. Nothing better than a nice looking plane. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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