The No. 5 1/2 is a great plane to use. This one has what I believe is a very uncommon logo on the lever cap. Replacement irons and iron caps can be hard to find for the older ones.
I picked up a no 5 1/2 last year ,it didn't need much work to restore but it as plastic wood effect tote and knob sets so I'll be looking out for some rosewood . I got it for £20 UK !
New to the channel. Got a question for you, or anyone who would like to jump in. I'm restoring a Stanley Bailey #6, and took the rust off the sole and discovered a couple of chips on the back of the throat. They're about 1/32nd chips where the frog meets the throat. My question is, Is this going to be a problem restoring this, or is it okay? Oh, and thanks for mentioning disabled Vets ( class of 1970), I got a little choked up, that was heart felt, wasn't ready for that. This is a new hobby for me, but I'm an old time woodworker. Thanks for the shout out.
Did Stanley ever make lever caps without their logo stamped in? I've got a no.5 SW in rough shape but the lever cap isn't marked at all? It looks original but idk, thanks for any info
May have been your best sounding plane yet. If I was blind I would have known how sharp that was. I'm curious of your take on something. The first plane restoration videos I watched all said that you should always have the blade and lever cap installed while lapping the sole. I've only done about 5 restorations but I've always followed that. I've noticed you don't. Since I've begun seeing you as the expert I'm curious why you don't. My guess is that in reality the difference is small to nothing. However I've also felt the difference in effort is also small to nothing. So I'm just curious why not?
I miss this man. Great channel.
Hope all good with him.
Great Plane I am only missing stanley 51/2...and an 8 in my collection keep posting the vids I enjoy every bit of the restorations
I have the same 51/2 add this it's an amazing plane tight mouth and very easy to use one of my favorite planes!!!
Thank you for the excellent video!
I picked up a no 5 1/2 last year ,it didn't need much work to restore but it as plastic wood effect tote and knob sets so I'll be looking out for some rosewood . I got it for £20 UK !
Great job.
New to the channel. Got a question for you, or anyone who would like to jump in. I'm restoring a Stanley Bailey #6, and took the rust off the sole and discovered a couple of chips on the back of the throat. They're about 1/32nd chips where the frog meets the throat. My question is, Is this going to be a problem restoring this, or is it okay? Oh, and thanks for mentioning disabled Vets ( class of 1970), I got a little choked up, that was heart felt, wasn't ready for that. This is a new hobby for me, but I'm an old time woodworker. Thanks for the shout out.
This is OK, the owner of this channel has passed.
Did Stanley ever make lever caps without their logo stamped in? I've got a no.5 SW in rough shape but the lever cap isn't marked at all? It looks original but idk, thanks for any info
RIP
Another great video and by chance I bought an old 5 1/2 today. Off to see how big the logo is now :)
It has the large logo!
You always use your "dirty oil". What is it? Thanks for sharing the video.
May have been your best sounding plane yet. If I was blind I would have known how sharp that was. I'm curious of your take on something. The first plane restoration videos I watched all said that you should always have the blade and lever cap installed while lapping the sole. I've only done about 5 restorations but I've always followed that. I've noticed you don't. Since I've begun seeing you as the expert I'm curious why you don't. My guess is that in reality the difference is small to nothing. However I've also felt the difference in effort is also small to nothing. So I'm just curious why not?
Great result again Keith! How much time did it take to restore this one? Regards, Paul
The video was worth all the effort Keith, thanks, Paul
I have a falcon 51/2 made in Australia. Do you have any info about it?
Hey Keith, Question on a different plane; How often do ya get a #48 to sell and how much normally does a user go for ???
Thank you very much, I really want a tongue and groove plane(s). Other than the 148, 48 & 49 I'm ignorant to anything else.
Hey Keith, I'm interested in the plane. How do I contact you?
My old 5 1/2 has the same logo on the iron's cap but mine is corrugated.
Early 5 1/2 s and 6051/2s had 21/4 blades! Go figure!