I Perfectly Restored This Treasure : Stanley Router Plane No. 71 1/2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- This video is about restoring an antique Stanley router plane no. 71 1/2
I bought this plane from an old man in a Flea market but I had no idea how this tool should look like. I was amazed by the patina and the tool itself. After some research I found that except the blade, body and the knobs, all other parts was not original. I decided to start the restoration project no matter what. After sandblasting I used black powder coating and not japanning because I have the opinion that Stanley used japanning because it was one of the most durable finish at that time. I'm convinced that if it had been available in that era, epoxy paint or powder coating, Stanley would have used, like they do it now. Also, in the middle of restoration video you'll see me making a thread on a rod because the old threaded rod was not original. Maybe many of you will say why I didn't use a threaded rod. The answer is that the thread does not exist in my country and that is why I had to make that thread on a steel bar.
Also, almost to the final restoration I restored the collar. It was not original too, but I tried to find an original one and the price was $37 and the shipping to my country $41. I decided to not buy because is too expensive for a collar. I know that means the router plane will remain not original, but I tried my best to make a perfect restoration.
I am beyond grateful that I can made a restoration to a Stanley tool. It was very challenging and a pleasure to work with.
I only hope you will like this restoration video as much as I put the effort inside.
Cheers and stay safe guys !!
#restoration #stanleyrestoration #routerplanerestoration
Hope you’ll like the video and don’t forget to subscribe!! Also, if you have questions, I will reply to all 👌🤩🤗🤗 cheers guys 🍻
What is the purple solution?
@@AlvaroLucard This is ethanol alcohol to clean before nickel plating. It has purple color to distinguish it is not drinking one ;)
It is around 90% vol.
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Awesome as always man!
I like video you😍😍
Perfect job!! The little wing screw you made looked so nice after polishing.
Can't wait for you next restoration video also.
The restoration’s godfather wrote me a comment 😀 glad you liked it my friend and thanks you was here for watching 😘
@@CoolAgainRestoration A compliment from
my mechanics
Worth more than a regular compliment
Easily two best restoration channels out there!!!
@@shaneszczecinski2566 Couldn't have said it better myself.
Bravo David! This one was My mechanics level 🥳👏
Thanks a lot Tysy 🤗🤗 I wait your new video 😍 I already know is awesome 😎👏
I love how restoration community members support each other
I thought the same thing exactly! Waiting for your video as well Tysy 🤗
@@somyRed ikr?
It surely was an amazing job, Tysy.
Those handles turned out absolutely gorgeous.
I love how restorations like this end up making it look better than it ever would have brand new because they were mass produced. Turning something like this into a work of art is just a joy to watch.
Thank you very much Alex 😊 lovely words 😇
Excuseme 😊😊
I believe those handles are rosewood. Can’t find Rosewood much anymore. Anyways I agree they came out gorgeous👍👍😄😎🇨🇱
@@rico1319 Definitely not rosewood. Most likely a hardwood do to the nature of their use, based on the way they took stain it's most likely red oak, especially being an American company and produced in the 1900s
@@colbywood1785 Late models of this type, c. 1941, have rosewood knobs.
As a passionate woodworker I can only express my deepest sympathies for this perfect restoration job. Absolutely stunning ⭐
Thank you very much Olaf and glad you liked it 👍🏻😊
@@CoolAgainRestoration
02:56 " *Stanley No. 71 1/2* Patented *10-29-01.* "
Alright, CoolAgainRestoration... Guess the patent date here: Is it *October 29th, 1901 AD* (122 years) or rather *October 29th, 2001 AD* (22 years) right there 🤔🙄?
@@rahadianaryo5979 1901 🙂 This style of plane has actually been around since 1884, but this specific iteration with the cutter adjustment wheel was patented in 1901.
I just wanna say I've been searching so long trying to find anyone who holds a candle to my mechanics(since there is some time between his uploads :( ) and you are by far the best I've found. Most people don't powercoat, don't block sand, don't mill new parts. Really impressed and love that feeling of "well he should probably do it this way" and then you do(or another better way!)
Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much Mike 😊 glad you like my videos and I try my best every time
Same.
Is it just me, or does anyone else find that watching sandblasting is very relaxing?
You are not the only one , many people find the sandblasting very relaxing , that’s why I switched from removing rust with laser to removing with sandblasting .
That turned out amazing, a tool that needed some TLC, got it, and will now last a lifetime for the next generation. I always admire the work you guys do. Excellent job.
Thank you very much Randy 😊👌
I believe your restoration is so precise that you raise it to an art form. So beautiful! Being able to mill the parts needed is a huge help. Congratulations on this tool.
Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed so much 😊 cheers
Regardless of the original finish, you have done a superb job on this iconic tool. The one I restored had a nickel finish. The depth rod has a 1/4-24 thread, not a common size here either. I use it for furniture repair and restore. The cutters are available from Lee Valley here in the U.S. for about $20. Used ones on E-Bay cost around $60. I replaced all the hardware with hard brass with walnut handles (my personal touch). Your restores are all beautiful, please continue to post them. (And don't worry about them being different, that is your personal touch!) Thanks for another awesome restore.
Thanks for these kind words mate 😊 cheers
Yes, that's as perfect a restoration of a vintage Stanley treasure as I've seen! No foolin', even on April 1!
Unbelievable! This isn't restoration. It's a work of art. Many many congratulations ❤
Thanks and glad you liked it so much 😊
Spectacular restoration of the hand router. It really makes you think how far we have come with power tools! I imagine furniture makers using this tool to create edges on drawers, wardrobes etc in the late 19th and early 20th century. How much time and precision it must have taken to produce a piece. You are bringing the world of hand woodworking back for us all to appreciate. Just wonderful!
Thanks a lot for being here Leigh , and for all the support you gave me 😊 wish you all the best
Beautiful job as always. Love the attention to detail and the fact that you are able to actually make missing or damaged pieces in your non-industrial level little shop is seriously impressive.
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I bought one of these in 1979. I was a 1st year apprentice workshop joiner. Now retired,I still have it. A fantastic tool. In Scotland we called it a Granny Tooth. You did a fantastic job 👍
Thanks a lot Gary 👍
I'm not sure what I'm most impressed about, the beautiful restorations you do or the fact that you react to basicly every single comment on your videos. That's true dedication there!
Really glad that I found your channel, keep up the amazing work!
Thank you very much Martin 😊 I try my best on both 😇 making nice restorations and replying to all my subscribers
mymechanics and COOL AGAIN are two of my favorite restorers. Your lathe and milling skills stand out along with your tool and technique usage. But it's the attention to detail that also stands out. Who else makes custom tools just for one item, one project? Both of you. Well done Sir 👏
Thanks a lot and glad you enjoy my content ! Thanks for being here too 😊 I will try my best every time
The long hours you put into this restoration really show. Outstanding dedication to that beautiful tool.
Thank you very much Alfonso 😊
When I was an apprentice carpenter and joiner, many years ago, these types of planes were known as "Granny Tooth Planes" because grannies didn't have many teeth. lol, Great job restoring it.
Thanks man. Many subscribers said about this name but I didn’t knew it was called like that because of the grannies teeth 🤣 lol
Wow. Beautifully done, sir. It certainly ranks among the best restorations/video products you’ve done. 👏
Thank you very much B 👏 and thanks you are here every time 👌
Something so simple turned out like a piece of art,I wouldn’t know where to begin restoring anything,so god knows why I love watching videos like these,I’d have that on my bookcase shelf as a bookend,too good to use again as a working tool
Love and peace from Ireland
Lovely words 👏 thanks mate 👌 🇮🇪
I really hope you kept this one! A beautiful tool like that requires good craftsmanship!
Yes, I keep them in my collection 😊
In the UK carpentry trade these were lovingly calling a "grannies tooth" I still use my dads to this day, its an invaluable tool for doing blind mortises.
Very nice finding there are people who still use this tool 🤩
Normally I don't enjoy watch restoration work on old junks. But this one is different. Not only it recovered a tool with history, but also shows lots of skills.
Thank you for sharing with your profession.
Glad you liked it so much. Thanks a lot 😊
truly amazing job! Really loved how the handles turned out!
Thanks Filippo 😊
The #71 is one of my favourite planes, seeing the state of that poor little chap made me want to cry. Beautiful job on the restoration.
Thank you very much 😊 to be honest, I didn’t worked with a #71 planer or something similar but restoring this, was awesome
Just a tip from someone with a metallurgy background, when using sandpaper to clean a surface, turn the component you are sanding 90° between each step. Makes it extremely easy to see when you have removed all previous sanding marks, and it will actually speed up the process immediately. I used to get down to a 0.02 micron mirror finish this way, and it was relatively quick.
Hi! Yeah, I know the theory and I know why is used like that but is hard to have nice footages for the video and making correct work. I think I made some turning to 90 degree from 120 to 150 grit
@@CoolAgainRestoration ahh good to see. I just have been there with past projects stuck with boring sanding. No matter what you choose to do, your results are great!
Thanks a lot man 👌and Thanks for the tip 👏
Awesome tip man. Never heard of this before.
Love how you remove the casting marks. Other restoration channels miss this step and it shows a real attention to detail for me.
Thanks and glad you are on the same opinion like me 😊
Another amazing restoration!! Your skills, patience, and talent are incredible!! SO glad I subscribed to your channel. Please keep up the fantastic work!!
Thank you very much Mike and glad you are here 👌😎
making it look better than it ever would have brand new because they were mass produced. Turning something like this into a work of art is just a joy to watch.
Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed so much 😊 cheers
You definitely created a beautiful tool in the end. Very nice attention to detail. Having said that, it’s hard as a die hard Stanley collector to see someone remove finish and powdercoat an antique. Removing the casting marks takes away the character. A quick google search will show those knobs are NOT original and Stanley used a lot of rosewood back in the day that loved a nice bit of wax rather than thick lacquer. While beautiful, restorations like these strip away the history and character from an old tool and just turn them into something new. Having said that, you are very talented and do very nice work.
Exactly. He made just a good new tool out of a historic item. Those casting marks tell a story about how it was made, to bad he removed them. Knobs are to shiny now.
In the car enthusiast world they call this a "resto mod" - I guess making something old into a like-new, somewhat improved version of an item. Certainly not a restoration.
The varnish is awful for a good tool handle in my opinion. I think boiled linseed oil would have been nicer and more useful.
From your collecting, can you tell me what the two chamfered holes in the tool base are for? Some kind of accessory mount provision? Also, in use does the plane get used in either direction: pushing and or pulling? Thanks!
I seen many people that pulled and pushed this tool. I don’t know exactly when you can do that. Because I saw a woodworker who only pulled the tool when he want to obtain a nice finish. Probably depend on what job you do . That 2 holes are for fences. This tool came with 2 fences that help to guide the tool when you have a specific job to do 👍
when my grandfather passed in 1971 the family, (i was 8) found & disbursed all of these wonderful tools and other items from the "old country" that all disappeared through the march of time. you & your channel gives reverence to detail, precision & a love of working with ones hands. bravo
Thanks David ! Glad you liked it 😊
Very impressive job, man. It would certainly preferable you to apply the original japanning instead. There are some easy recipes in a stunning channel (HTR). Anyway, the piece you restored looks as good as new. Keep on going!
Thank you very much Sandro. I wrote on description why I didn’t used japanning .
@@CoolAgainRestoration Makes even more sense if it's a tool you plan on using
Japanning is cool and I love that HTR uses is, but it's over rated, imo.
Modern epoxy coatings are more durable than japanning. It's why it's no longer widely used.
I have to say, sandblasting the body was a question i had in the back of my kind. Looks absolutely fantastic!
Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed 😊
Great job! The only thing that I do not like are the shiny handles. Linseed oil and no staining would be better IMO.
Thanks Stefan. In original condition they was stained and very shiny. I think Stanley used shellac or something like that. To be honest, I was disappointed because my knobs was not so shiny like OC 😊😀
I hit reply as soon as I saw You clean insides of the handle holes :) You are the only one restorer I have seen so far, who actually thought about this! Hope to stay for a long time! :)
Thank you very much Smoku and glad you like my work. Thanks again 😊
I would love a plane like that. It's perfect. Love it. Well done sir. I love watching you work. Some people think sanding is boring. Not this guy!!
Thank you very much and glad you enjoyed 😊 cheers
Ya know, while I will never stop loving the look of old, weathered wood and metal with a bit of patina, along with the imperfections that come from the casting process, this was a beautiful restoration. Good job.
Thank you very much Oh 😊
I have only been watching for a short time and I am fascinated by your efforts! This is much more enjoyable then watching television.. Thank you for doing this for us.
Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed so much . Cheers !
“Has seen better days”, talk about an understatement!!! Fantastic job!!!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Samantha 😊
David ce as putea spune , cuvintele sunt de prisos imaginile vorbesc de la sine. Inca o data m-ai lasat fara cuvinte. Te felicit.👏👏👏
Mersi frumos încă o data ! Salutari 👌
Presently it is in better than the factory. You've spent a considerable amount of money to buy new stuff for restoration (which is good addition to your workshop) beside your personal efforts. Lots of respect and regards from Pakistan 🇵🇰
I have just found your videos and I am so very impressed on how you make things and powder coat the things you restore. It is nice to watch and learn what you do. Thank you for sharing your skills with me. At my age I would not be able to do this with shaking hands. I have started watching all your videos and like them as well. Thank you again from Mississippi.
Thank you very much Kelly ! Hope my videos are enjoying you 😊
It's a new tool. 👍👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂
Thank you very much Glen 😊
I didn’t believe that any channel held a candle to My Mechanics. I’m starting to believe otherwise. The element that has made him the pinnacle of restorations, aside from his tools, is his uncompromising attention to detail. You have risen to that echelon! You have a new subscriber, and that sir is the greatest compliment I can give, because I subscribe to precious few. Bravo!
Thanks a lot Curtis! Like I said , I will try my best to delight you 😊
I have never used and never will use tools like this, but I'll happily watch all these videos! Thanks so much for doing this and sharing the videos with us! It is so satisfying, relaxing and mesmerizing to watch a true master's work!
Thank you very much Sergey and glad you liked it 😊
This is probably my favourite restoration I've seen. I love how you restored a functional item and made it absolutely beautiful. So important and wonderful!
Thanks Audrey and glad you liked it so much 😊
Nice to see this old plane restored. The old Stanley tools were as much works of art as they were practical tools. I have several that I inherited from my grandfather who was a master carpenter. They are still fine tools and very usable and much superior to the low quality imported junk from some far east countries.. Thanks for your patience and fine work.
Thanks William and glad you liked it so much 😊 keep safe that tools
Cool again is right! The problem is that you do such a fine job of restoration, that I wouldn't want to use the tool for fear of damaging it!!! LOL!!! Great job as always, and thanks again for sharing your videos with us. God bless. Rev. D.
Thank you very much every time for supporting me 👏👌
A thing of beauty and joy forever. Those handles look good enough to eat! A lovely tool revived.
Thank you very much Jill 😊
It was a joy to see the simplicity of this restoration. It is incredible. Quite enjoyable.
Thanks and Glad you enjoyed 😊
@@CoolAgainRestoration You can appreciate me by giving me a shoutout. It would be helpful to me.
This has to be one of the finest restorations I have seen on TH-cam. And I watch a LOT of restoration videos. Outstanding.
Lovely words 😊 thank you very much 😊
That belongs in the Stanley museum. Absolutely beautiful. ❤
Thanks a lot Christoper 😊
I love how your piece turned out. Great job!
Thank you very much 😊 glad you enjoyed
Exactly what TH-cam is for, keep up the restorations, ty for your time God Bless You Brother 🙏 ✝️
Thank you very much man
For me. I do not care if it is original or not. You got an old and broken tool and made it useable again. Not only that. You made it beautiful. Better than new.
Thank you very much Stanley 😊glad you liked it
Excellent restoration 👍👍👍Thanks for sharing
Glad you liked it 😊
That's amazing, your skill level is beyond words. A true artist.
You are truly amazing. Your work sets the benchmark for every other makeover show, and no one comes even close to you.
Glad to hear that Dale 😊 thanks a lot
“my mechanics” is in a similar league. Got to this channel because of him, and never regretted it once to also subscribe to Cool Again Restaurations 😃
Thank you very much @mediocre man 😊👍
Shed your intrepidations, Stanley, given the chance, would duly salute your efforts. Absolutely stunning. I have one of those, a tad younger, but of a non powered era, and will now revere it with new light. Mike.
Thanks a lot Mike , glad you enjoyed so much 😊
Hello, nice skills. A good usable plane in the end. Thanks for taking the time to film and show.👍👍👍.
Glad you liked it Christopher 😊
This is a stunning restoration. My Dad was a boat builder so there were tools like this in his workshop. Thanks for showing us this beautiful tool.
Thank you very much and glad you liked it 😊
WOW! Workmanship on another level altogether. I don't think anyone would actually want to use it now... With skills like that you should be making the whole thing.
Glad you liked it Harold 😊
That is a beautiful restoration. The attention to detail is what makes this tool BETTER than new. I'm sure your tollerances a more precise than the original plane.
Thank you very much 😊😎
As someone who loves woodworking and likes these old hand tools, I think this is a perfect restoration. Totally fine, not japaning the product and your right I think at the time it was the best Stanley had and now they've switched away from it as the there are better options.
Thanks and glad you are agree 😎😊
OMG 😳 what did I just watch? Beautiful beautiful work. One of the best videos I have viewed and believe me, I have watched very many. So much originality. Great job!
Glad to hear that LFK 🥰 thanks a lot
A very nice job restoring the router plane, it looks better than the day Stanley would have made it.
Thank you very much Artemus 😊
Your restoration is as close to new as I have ever seen. Your video was great to watch, thank you for taking the time to make the video.
Thank you very much man 😊
I was watching your videos the last few days. Great job with all of them! In this video I sow something familiar and I realized we are from the same country. Bravo si felicitati!!! 😀
Multumesc frumos 😊 te salut
Very classic old router,made it come to life again,great restoration,did yourself proud.kudos 👍👍👍😎😎😎
Thanks Tom 😊👌👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It turned out better than expected. Brilliant well done mate
Thanks a lot mate 😊
What a great tool. Fantastic restoration. If only Americans still made quality tools like this today.
Thanks John 😊
Beautifully done, from trash to treasure, extra fine work, thank you for the video
Thank you very much Matthew 😊
As an engineer, this channel really does give me so many tips that I can use in my own everyday work. Thanks for the great vids!
Glad you liked it Matt 👍🏻 i try my best every time 👌
You have made me miss my milling machine. I'd never seen a knurling tool. Superbly done.
Thanks a lot 😊
Oh my God all of my fav channels are supporting each other😍😍😭♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ love you guyss!!!
Thank you very much Amal 😊
What a beautiful restoration. You have been so sensitive in your decisions and the restored router is just lovely.
Glad you liked it Peta 😊
Wow! Excellent! I have none of these skills, so appreciate you sharing!
Thank you very much B P 😊
Good to see no corners cut!
Excellent job!
Reminds me of, "my mechanics", and not many people can do that!!!!!
Glad to hear that Gray 👍🏻 many Thanks
Very nicely done! Any woodworker would be thrilled to have such a useful and beautifully restored tool in their shop!
Thank you very much and glad you enjoyed 😊
Brilliant reatoration friend, the way they used to be made, have a nice day !!!.
Thank you very much Brian 😊
Wonderful restoration. Thank you.
That little thing came back to life.
Thanks a lot man 😊
beautiful! I love old stanley tools, and you definitely did it justice. you even went above and beyond to machine all threads that could've bought for 50 cents. A lot of trouble, but omg it was all worth it in the end. Nice job
Thanks mate and glad you liked it 😊
Thanks!
Thank you very much 😊
Wooow, I’m a woodworker and I gotta say that thing is beautiful. What an amazing job. Earned my sub
Thanks and glad you liked it so much 😊
I have to say your skills are exceptional I own a few of these hand router tools you have done a fine job in your restoration the zinc plating is perfect all credit to you well done
Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed 😊
Bravo maestre , se reconfirmă ce-ți spuneam cândva, ești făcut pentru asta, ai acel ceva în plus...dovadă și aprecierile comunității.👍👍👍❤❤❤👌👌👌
Te salut John si îți multumesc fain 😎👍🏻👏 sper ca esti bine
It is so nice to see this level of restoration! I don’t know of anyone that is doing this type of work, it’s Art! I would love for you to do a video of a tour around your shop. Your equipment is first rate. Thanks
Thanks a lot Sam and glad you liked it so much 😊
☺️you found my gadget. Thank you for making it new again. I’ll take it back now😁
😅😅 you are welcome
Hi! I really like that your videos have NO MUSIC! Please keep it that way!
On the restoration: great work, I am looking forward to your next projects!
Thank you very much Niels 😊 I try my best! Next project will be something about engineering 😎
AHHH! You used it! Looks wonderful!
Glad you liked it Henry 😊
just found your channel through YT recommendations. still don't fully understand how that works, but not complaining. your process is great and just love watching old things get restored to a new state
Thank you very much and glad you liked it 😊
You absolutely did that tool proud!
Thanks Thom 😊
Beautiful restoration, I'm glad you kept it looking good and restored its functionality. Nice work! Good luck!
Good job restoring the router plane, and it works like a charm, too. First time I have seen a tool such as that.
Thanks and glad you liked it George 😊
What an amazing job.
You need to be not so hard on yourself. You can only work with the materials you have available and replacing parts that were not original anyway made the tool so much more pleasing to the eye and functional.
The hand router is a very fine tool to have in your tool collection making you the envy of many a woodworker and I am certain that Stanley would be very please to see how beautifully you restored their tool.
Thanks a lot Mick and glad you liked it so much 😊
Perfect restoration of a really cool tool - and a very good video documentation 👍😎
Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed so much 😊
I’m amazed at this being the same tool before and after. New subscriber!
Thank you very much Terri 😊
I've watched several professionals, but you are the best.
Thanks a lot Vladimir 😊
Outstanding effort. That should last another hundred years.
Thank you very much buddy. Will last for sure 😎👌