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Gordon Addison
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 6 ม.ค. 2015
Stanley Hand Plane Tote Repair & Restoration
A memory, a new setup and a new plane
Well, not exactly a “new” plane but it might as well be. Mike Muscat machined the chip out of my #97 and set a steel insert in its place so there’s just no chippin’ this bad boy anymore. The off to the coast where Mark Webster tuned it and powder coated it with a sweet black finish. I’m telling ya this plane is just difficult to set down. Wow! Somebody find me a dowel to trim!!
The rest of this video is a bit more personal and it’s intended to serve as a visual reminder, a living photograph of the little corner shop space where my dad would spend his time restoring railroad lanterns. I don’t know much about lanterns but he certainly found a hobby he enjoyed. I know that he researched the various sizes, shapes, and colors and he spent a lot of time restoring dozens.
My mother had made beautiful Christmas centerpiece that featured one of the lanterns my dad restored. A rustic wooden frame with pine sprigs, ribbon and some other accents. I probably should have included a photo…anyway. My wife and I grabbed four lanterns from his collection and made a Christmas center piece for each of the kids. Grandpas memory lives on as his lantern shines bright in our hearts. ❤️
And what’s up with my bench ?!?! Well, as many of you know, we moved from North Carolina to Michigan. We have a lot going on right now but I just can’t stand the thought of having everything in storage so a small part of my “setup” was delivered to my mother’s house.
We could call this the “Homecoming Series” of videos! Hahahah!
As we begin the official transition into the new space you can expect a series of “we’re moving again” videos. Life is good.
Thank you for watching!
Gordon
The rest of this video is a bit more personal and it’s intended to serve as a visual reminder, a living photograph of the little corner shop space where my dad would spend his time restoring railroad lanterns. I don’t know much about lanterns but he certainly found a hobby he enjoyed. I know that he researched the various sizes, shapes, and colors and he spent a lot of time restoring dozens.
My mother had made beautiful Christmas centerpiece that featured one of the lanterns my dad restored. A rustic wooden frame with pine sprigs, ribbon and some other accents. I probably should have included a photo…anyway. My wife and I grabbed four lanterns from his collection and made a Christmas center piece for each of the kids. Grandpas memory lives on as his lantern shines bright in our hearts. ❤️
And what’s up with my bench ?!?! Well, as many of you know, we moved from North Carolina to Michigan. We have a lot going on right now but I just can’t stand the thought of having everything in storage so a small part of my “setup” was delivered to my mother’s house.
We could call this the “Homecoming Series” of videos! Hahahah!
As we begin the official transition into the new space you can expect a series of “we’re moving again” videos. Life is good.
Thank you for watching!
Gordon
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Stanley 12-1/2 Scraper Rosewood Repair
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In this video I’m going to show you a novel way to make a drilled hole “disappear”. It’s quite simple so just follow along and I’ll talk about the objective and techniques along the way. Why bother you say? When it comes to restoration, the goal is to return the rosewood to a condition that’s desirable (less any drilled holes or damage) but keep the small dings dents…the patina that makes it lo...
Unboxing the Unknown!!!
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I was told a friend was sending a box my way…. I truly had no idea what I was going to find inside. First things first! Check out Jamie Harpster and the Plane Wellness organization. If you love their mission (and you should) send them a donation or buy sweet-ass “Plane Wellness” shirt. Www.planewellness.org Next, my friend Mitchell made two beautiful hand tools that you’ll see in this video. He...
Restoring a Sargent 718c plane knob
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This is one of those fun projects that comes along every now and then. It’s a front knob to a Sargent plane and it has the ability to tip…so of course it got my attention. For starters, I really don’t work with a lot of mahogany but we all learn from each project so let’s jump in. New mahogany is not going to have the same patina which means one thing…. we have to color it. I’m not a master of ...
Sargent Plane handle repair
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This is a quick video to show you that not all tote repairs are difficult, nor do they have to be collectibles. This Sargent 8c (or whatever Sargent calls their jointer) is going to be a working plane and the person wanted the horn repaired. It was such a clean break I didnt even take the handle off the plane. Granted, the plane served as a great “work holding device” and the repair was easy to...
Stanley’s 2-piece Handle
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Well let’s set the record straight… this isn’t a “2-piece handle” by design, it’s the result of “material that was joined together via a specific manufacturing method, processed into a handle for a plane, then came apart thus revealing the previous lamination”. I just don’t want anyone thinking they set out to design a 2-piece tote, as there would literally be no advantage or logical reason to ...
Plane Till Tour
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This video is intended to be a fun tour of my plane till with a brief explanation of why I have it set up the way I do, how I use it and what’s hidden behind. As started in the video, I really just wanted a place to keep my No3 thru No8 and I wanted to mirror the set so that I have both smooth bottom and corrugated planes within reach. From there, I left some space for the oddities that don’t n...
Veritas adjustable throat- thread fix
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If your Mashable throat plate is hard to lock in place because you believe your threads (on the knob) are stripped, check this out. I can show you the problem and the solution.
Repairing damaged rosewood on a Stanley 55
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Here’s a fun repair…. A Stanley 55 with damage to the Brazilian rosewood handle. To summarize the repair, never attempt to remove the rosewood from a plane like this when the repair does not warrant separation. They are tricky, the pins are driven into “undersized” holes that allow the pin to stay tight and there’s a slim chance you’re going to recreate the factory fit and finish. Fine saw work...
MWTCA meet January 20, 2024 - North Carolina
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Hello everyone…. I was onsite in Mebane NC and thought I was broadcasting a live feed, only to realize I was simply recording a video. So, rather than chuck it, here’s the footage from Saturday. Oh and it’s worth mentioning that Ed Hobbs set up a special visitor. Ed introduced Roy Underhill and the two of them talked about the early years of his PBS show. Afterwards, Roy took questions from the...
Refurbished Stanley 112 Scraper Plane
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I recently purchased a Stanley 112 scraper plane… one of those super cool looking planes that I’ve always wanted but never owned. Not just super cool as in “collectible” or oddity, it’s actually a highly functional scraper and I do need (and use) my scrapers. So, I saw this plane at an auction, and I bought it. I also was aware of a man on the west coast that refurbishes planes and I follow him...
November 23, 2023
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Here’s a random tidbit for you to fall asleep to after all that turkey! - Gordon
Tote Repair: The Metallic Plane Co.
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This unique plane arrived with what can only be described as “shipping damage”. Nonetheless, an attempt at restoration was mostly successful. I did my best to straighten the hardware that was damaged and then it was on to rebuilding the tote itself. Initially I thought it was mahogany…. The color and texture just didn’t appear to be beech. Once I cut into it, the flecks started to show and the ...
Lifting Epoxy #shorts #brazilianrosewood #stanleyplanes #handplanes #handplanerestoration
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Lifting Epoxy #shorts #brazilianrosewood #stanleyplanes #handplanes #handplanerestoration
Edited - More great products from System Three !
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Edited - More great products from System Three !
Repairing a Horn on a Stanley No.1 plane
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Repairing a Horn on a Stanley No.1 plane
Stanley No2 Tote Repair - advanced level
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Stanley No2 Tote Repair - advanced level
The use of a MDF sled to hold & cut a plane tote
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The use of a MDF sled to hold & cut a plane tote
Thx Gordon! Will pick up a pack.
What kind of syringe did you use to inject epoxy into the cracks? That would have been good to see. Always learning from you. Thx!
@@SW-jo7vy great question! There are a couple ways to do this. I bought a 20pack online and their Weller brand, used for flux application in the soldering world. I’ve also found similar or better deals at Walgreens and you can ask a pharmacy tech for the best deal. Cheap is better because this is a “one time” use. Not even worth trying to reuse or clean an epoxy coated syringe. A 14 guage needle works well for pushing epoxy… too small is just too difficult and the perceived benefit isn’t there.
Another excellent restoration, Gordon. Your attention to the details are great. Ive gained a tremendous amount of knowledge from your videos. Thank you.
We lost my father a few months ago. I know how going through things in the shop can be. I am really looking forward to the new series. I think a lot of people will enjoy it.
Great tip.
This reminds me of how classic art is restored, as many of the same principles are applied. Additionally, you should consider working for historic sites! Many of those old houses have a lot of wooden elements and trim that need repair.
Gordon is Mike on TH-cam or Instagram? I would like some metalwork done on a busted 9 3/4 block plane knob
Send me an email and I’ll give you his contact info. Lovesa45@gmail.com
9:25 Usually, I have found that the heel of the tote is tucked under and the toe of the tote has a slight bevel to go into place in the body. The screw is usually absent in most of my old wooden body planes, but on the rare occasion that it has one, this is the usual configuration of the tote to body
Nice video Gordon! I’m sure it was emotional going through your Dad’s items. Glad to see you back making content! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Thanks for the comment and happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!
I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing his space. That is cool to see. I lost my dad way back in 98. And necessity forced me to take down his space 3 weeks later. Worst time of my life. And I, too, was several years before I could unpacked it all. I am looking forward to seeing you back at it. Oh, I have a couple of pieces like your grandpa's square. I don't use them. But they are always right there in the shop with me. So very cool.
It’s always tough to lose a loved one. It’s great that you have pieces as a reminder of him, and there are so many items that are “out of frame” that we’ll just leave for another day. I look forward to getting a few videos out. 👍 Thanks for watching!
As long as it is still your father’s space, you will feel his essence there. Once it is changed, you will not feel your dad’s place. Now you will feel his spirit in using his tools.
Thank you for the comment and I believe I have the best of both. I there are many items of his that remain as they were and I cleared a small corner. So hopefully we’re just going to share the space for a while. ❤️
a plane with a 0.3mm mouth in a vise .to stitch and glue.
Good video, I hope all goes well with the move.
@@snellscroft thank you! I appreciate the comment and I’m looking forward to getting settled and back to “normal”. 😊
Thanks Gordon!
@@marcbarash6045 thanks for watching Marc. 👍
Good to see you back “in the saddle again” and moving forward!! I have done a couple of repairs in the last couple of months, trying to remember some of your advice and guidance, and the pieces have turned out pretty well. Still lots to learn and gain experience. Best wishes my friend!!
@@markderry6133 thank you Mark! Always great to hear from you and I am especially pleased to hear that you’re making repairs and keeping those rosewood parts looking good and working like they should.👍
Thank you Gordon for sharing this story. Greetings from Buenos Aires!
@@migueladdon3659 thanks for the comment and thank you for taking time to watch. I hope all is well in Buenos Aires. 👍
Lost my dad in 2008. Has a space very similar to your dad's. Mom still with us. Havent changed a thing. Love sitting there and tinkering in it. Lots of memories. Thanks for sharing dad's space with us.
@@j.d.1488 thank you for watching…. There were over 120 little drawers with machine screws and washers, none of which I will ever need. I moved them all to my brothers shop and I’m sure they will be there for the next 20 years. 🤣
@gordonaddison307 , Gordan, I know. My old man always saved parts, hoarder. Anything that was broken and was going to be discarded always got cannabilized for hardware. When I go to mom's (92 years old and in great shape) to help fix something. I have always needed that small item. Whether it be a screw or a fitting of some sort, he always seemed to have it. Crazy stuff is when I'm looking for something in his space and can't find it I always talk out loud to him and ask "where the heck is it pops, I know you have it". The weirdest thing is it always seems to show itself and is usually in plain sight. It happened too many times to be a coincidence. Trust me, I know his space like the back of my hand and always had a good idea of his inventory of stuff. Like I said, awesome memories. In his day, it was his job to fix anything and everything in that house. Mom's stuff as well. Miss him.
21:45 to 24:30 what on Earth? 😳 I would think it better to let time do that work. EDIT: read in the comments that the plane is not a user, so you were absolutely right to distress the tote (because time won’t do that unless it is used)
Great video Gordon. No doubt your dad would be proud. Thank you for sharing that with us. Very well done sir 👍👍
@@randygust3423 thank you Randy. I appreciate the supportive comment.
Electronics and woodworking? What? The coolest of all tills!
Thank you for the comment. It really does serve me well to keep the dust off my “not often used” planes and it provides additional lighting when it’s up.
Very impressive work---as always!
Beautiful plane and beautiful work as always my friend.
Hi Gordon , great video, Mark made an amazing job of your Stanley No 112 it looks amazing, I have a No 112 sweetheart in very good condition with the original full sweetheart Iron, I will put some pictures up soon, best wishes from the UK .
@@roybailey1134 thank you for watching and yes, Mark Webster (available via Instagram) has my second Stanley plane in his possession as I write. His work is phenomenal and his durable powder coat makes for a great “user” with great longevity and high function. Cant wait to see yours!
Great video thank you. I've got a weird break to repair. I'll think about how you've done yours and I'll film mine and put a video out too, as it's quite different. Cheers Jamie
Do you have a link or recommendation for the abrasive wheel that you use?
@@nicholasnenni6546 it’s a harbor freight 4” wheel… if you look for Bauer paint stripper I think you can find it.
The Lie-Nielsen 112 scraper plane is currently out of stock at Lie-Nielsen, but lists for $285.00. It is every bit as nice as that restored Stanley 112. It will eventually come back in stock. The Veritas scraping plane is of very high quality and is very similar to the Stanley 112, but not quite identical. The build quality is excellent, it scrapes extremely well and is available from Lee Valley for $219.00.
Well Done! What kind of finish/wax did you apply at the end?
@@BCToby thank you for watching! I spray several light coats of satin lacquer then I steel wool the piece (lightly) with 0000. Final step is a paste wax applied generously, let it harden, then cotton cloth buff. I don’t overdo the buff as I prefer a semi matte finish.
Hi where are you based? Can I send in a rosewood piece to be repaired?
@@williamchen5832 thank you for reaching out. You can contact me directly at lovesa45@gmail.com. I do take commissioned pieces and can provide a price estimate and time line once I see a few pics. -Gordon
@@gordonaddison307 sent an email earlier
Wow! That is so cool! Lovely collection too. 👍
@@davidpeters8813 thank you!
I love it. Such storage box typically commands a premium price. I have been eyeing for a map/drawing cabinets. Every time, I see something, it would be gone. I will like built my own our converting an old dresser into one.
@@HHH-nv9xb Thank you for watching and thanks for taking time to write. I’ll pass this down to family members and hopefully it will store jewelry, or tools…. Maybe even maps! 😊
Wife watching the food channel: "Hmm, I wish we had smellovision." Me, watching stuff like this, "Trust me, you really don't."
@@chris-C8 hahahaha that’s super funny. Thanks for watching!
Video starts at 8:03 for reference
@@feraligatrs fair statement. Thank you for watching and thanks for the comment. 👍
Weird question: were you a sailor? Submariner? Told you it was a strange question. Thanks for your videos. Well done, sir!
@@hillbillydust no sir…..but there must be something behind the question. 🧐
- Nothing disrespectful! In the USN, sailors would often confine their ink just below their wrist as it would not show when wearing their uniform as it was against regs to have your tattoos showing. Technically, tattoos were against regs (but clearly, that didn’t keep sailors from getting them!) Just my experience. Others may know/have different knowledge. I served in the surface Navy but had a lot of colleagues with creative ink. No hand tools that I remember but lots of creativity!
@@hillbillydust as long as we’re talking ink, I kept mine above my elbow and hid it from my aging parents for years. Only When my father passsd did I “finish the sleeve” I wanted. I included a tribute to my father and had one of his tool’s forever emblazoned on my arm along with an important date. Ironically, he was in the Navy, had no tattoos, and wasn’t a fan. ❤️
@@gordonaddison307 That is a great story and a great tribute!
I try popping them off first to get the big stuff off first, then using the isotone.
Maybe a compilation video sometime of your many projects. Your plane till, now your tool chest, and you mentioned a table. I would love to see what else you have done. Amazing craftsmanship on everything you do.
@@ronaldpayne93 thank you! I’ll give it some thought and see what we can come up with. Several of my most favorite pieces were commissioned and therefore no longer within my reach. I do have a loooooootttt of picture though.
@@gordonaddison307 great, please do give it some thought. I’m sure I’m not the only one who would like to see some more of your work.
Gordon, as the Sargent VBM 722 Autoset plane owner, thank you so much for the amazing work. As far as your work at color matching, the final shot almost doesn't do it justice. Even my wife, who couldn't care less about tools, was appreciative. @timothymallon, thanks for the advice. This won't be a user, as I can tell how structurally vulnerable that pivoting handle is, but I have to say, the System Three epoxy really makes this feel stronger than the original wood handle was. Still, point well taken and I won't be cranking down on this at all.
@@vasky22 thank you very much for sharing you comment. This was a fun project and I hope others benefit from seeing the before and after. 👍
Was blown away when the till opened up, your entire setup is the stuff of dreams
@@alanking1313 thank you and thanks for watching. It takes a few years to get where I am. 👍
This was a pretty timely video, i love the various approaches you use to make repairs. Very creative and skilled.
@@mitchellkirk1238 thank you!!
you didn't put the screws in the envelope
@@damiencwalker ohhhhh!!! You are correct. After the video I opened the package and put them in. They are original so they needed to be returned. 👍
@@gordonaddison307 outstanding restoration, by the way
@@damiencwalker thank you!!
Artistry.
@@dhroen thank you very much. I appreciate your comment. 👍
You forgot to include the original screws.
@@TimPendleton I put a close up picture of the screws at 0:52 in the video. Or did you want me to fill the screw holes too. 😊
It's always amazing to see you work!
@@davidpeters8813 thank you! I appreciate you taking time to watch.
@@davidpeters8813 thank you for the kind words. 👍
I laughed out loud when you made the hole "disappear" by rubbing rosewood dust into the hole and joked it.
@@BryanBurns-f7x thank you!!! I do have a sense of humor and try to keep it light. 👍
Good thing Gordon is not into restoring money bills. 😂
@@Fusion_Woodworking …. Or is he? 😉
Great stuff as always
@@derekdolecki2759 thank you for the comment and I appreciate your support. 👍
“Nobody is going to know” You better hope lots of folks know for your algorithm. 😂. You sir are a fantastic craftsman.
You’ve probably already tried this but maybe cut the tip off a rubber glove to stretch over the tote to mask it off.
Hey Gordon, do you have a link to the scotch brite wheel you're using?
@@brianmoorman8735 I do! It’s a harbor freight special…lol. www.harborfreight.com/
SKU 58964
It’s a Hilka!
@@jamescampbell7780 you are correct sir. Thank you for watching! 👍
Shout out to Dave Corinth, he did inspire my version of the cap iron screwdriver. I greatly appreciate our woodworking community.
@@mitchellkirk1238 woot woot!