I just finished restoring my first hand plane. It’s a Stanley Bailey 5 1/4 hand plane with April 1910 date. Man that was cool to do. Loved the whole process and finally watching it take thin shavings. Ready for my next one. Lol
Do you guys think I should replace the blade? The back end of it appears to have been peened over.
Chris, That is very generous of you and yes I'd love to have it. Wonder if anyone could ponyexpress my way? Only thing is I'm leaving Sunday for John C. Campbell for a carving class and that is in the opposite direction. When I return I will get back with you and see what I can do about picking it up. Again, Thanks!I have a type 17 WWII vintage Bailey#7 that I picked up a while back along with a matching #5. The #5 is nice...the #7 was really rough but I only gave $10 for the pair.
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I had to drill out and tap one of the frog retaining screws but it holds just fine.
Yours if you want it...$0. Only condition is you have to pick it up or have it picked up.
I just finished restoring my first hand plane. It’s a Stanley Bailey 5 1/4 hand plane with April 1910 date. Man that was cool to do. Loved the whole process and finally watching it take thin shavings. Ready for my next one. Lol