You’re clearly a meticulous craftsman, but you’re also an excellent storyteller/videographer. I really enjoyed the depths of detail that you go into and the pace of the videos . I’ve been tinkering around with restoration of Stanley Planes for the last 25 years but find your technique to be very educational. Thank you. 😀
Thank you for the compliment, I find it a lot easier to tell a story if you enjoy the subject! And I really enjoy working with antique tools. Thank you again!
When you make black walnut look that good: you show it's true colors. I sure like your over lays - they add so much info that often gets over looked. Keep them coming!
Wonderful job of restoring an old plane. Thank you for demonstrating how to do it correctly. There are too many hacks on TH-cam destroying the tools that they think or claim to be restoring.
I've watched a lot of plane restoration videos over the years and this is absolutely one of the best. I've bought a number of vintage USA Stanley and Millers Falls and British Record, Woden and Marples planes and love restoring them. I'm in line with your approach of doing as much by hand and being sympathetic to the patina and character. I'm just doing a Type 11 No.7 and rewatching your video as a refresher as I haven't done one for a while. I love the old planes where you can tell someone has looked after them and kept them tuned up, especially when they have a stamped owners' name in the handle.
Thank you for watching, I too unlike a lot of folks like seeing former owners stamps (if done well), kind nice to know someone before you cherished the tool you now posses! Thanks again.
Outstanding job on the restore of the plane. My dad's neighbor and friend was in construction for decades and had a garage full of alot of junk and some old tools too. Among them were a few of these planes as well as an old Delta table saw. I helped him clean out the garage before he moved and he essentially gave me all of the tools in it. Alot of it was just old common stuff not worth much. But the planes and the table saw were real gems. He was very happy that they were going to be cherished, apriciated, and used. Aj passed more than a decade and a half ago but I still thank think of him with gratitude to this day each time I use one of tools he gave me. Now I wanna get them out and give each the treatment!
That’s a great story, is wonderful that those tools were passed on to someone who could appreciate them. Good luck getting them tuned up and ready to use! Thank you for watching and for the wonderful story!
i just bought two Stanley 5s and followed your previous video. Both Sweethearts. I turned one into a scrub plane. It has some damage. Both work great. Thanks for the tips! Got both cheap.
Good usable planes available for a good price are still out there and I don’t see the supply running out anytime soon. It just takes a little more patience and knowledge to weed those good planes and tools from the tools of lesser quality! Thanks for watching and of course I’m glad some of the info was helpful.
Thank you for doing this video. I learned a lot! A few years ago I restored a turn of the century Stanley #5 and had similar results. Love these old hand planes a lot.
Congratulations Dave..! Thank you so much for your job, your knowledge, and your knowhow !! Here in France people are swimming in the fog, most of woodworkers don’t know how to restaure and set up a plane like so..! Thank’s again. Alexis
I just watched a documentary on the rebuilding of Notre-Dame in Paris, and it looks like old world craftsman ship is alive and well in France. Thank you for watching!
Great work, as always Dave!! I can't believe my finishing step used to be sanding. I'm so happy I got into hand planes because that shimmer in the wood just can't be replicated with sanding.
After I watched this video I was surfing and found another one that is a great example of destruction by rebuilding. He used a sandblaster to remove all the japanning (it was almost all intact) and replaced it with spray paint, and he replaced both knob & tote with new ones he made himself because the old ones were worn. He was so proud of himself, and several comments were made about what a great job he did. The author is “the garden workshop”.
I normally leave the japanning and re-use the tote and knob so long as they are in serviceable shape, I’m not above replacing both if in need of it. But this plane certainly didn’t need any “rebuilding”. Thanks for watching!
Very interesting video. I watched because several years ago I bought a Stanley No.4 from eBay (much later model, corrugated sole, Made In England) Quite enjoyed making 'streamers' after I cleaned it up and sharpened blade, but, I'm not a woodworker. (retired motorcycle mechanic) It's always kinda bothered me though that a lot of really good wood (mainly white oak on out little bit with magnolia and couple of unknown to me trees ) is turned into mulch after hurricanes here in Florida (of course, there is also a lot where tree is rotten inside) We had a couple more down last week (Hurricane Milton) but I think I can get some decent boards from them (if I can get chainsaw running properly) You showed things I've never seen before (lapping frog, flattening lever cap) I kinda assumed you were a hand -plane collector, very few people talk about the history.
Glad you are safe from the hurricane, I can’t even imagine the amount of lumber that will have to removed from Florida, Georgia, SC, NC, Tennessee and Virginia. I’d say a fella could get their PhD if they were to figure the total BF. I don’t consider myself a collector, I generally fix them up and then move them on to someone to put to use. But lately the number of planes that I have is getting larger and larger, (they multiply I think). Good luck in tuning up your number 4. Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video Dave (found you from Facebook) This is my kind of plane refurb, respecting the history of the tool, not polishing it up so you can see your face in it and making it look brand new. I wasn’t aware of valve grinding compound before, definitely looks easier than my usual method of rubbing the frog on some wet and dry and smoothing the mouth with a folded up bit of the same!
I like the grinding compound as well, it ensures that the two seat together well. It can be a little challenging to lap the seat on the body especially on those post type 9 planes with a stepped frog.
I’ve never seen anyone round the corners of their iron before. I imagine as you sharpen the sharp corners will return; so I guess you occasionally maintain that radius
I use an old worn out tooth brush for in between aggression to fingers and 4-O and also use a dental flossing pick for tight areas like the brass knob.
Love this video. I have cleaned and tuned a few planes. 1 I never know how to set the frog. Is there a jig that sets them the same every time? 2 What is the correct thickness of a shaving? 3 What is the selling price of the plane now? 4 I have 100 + bench planes but only a few Stanley. Lots of knockoffs. If I give them the same tuneup will they be a working sellable plane with the exception of the PEXTO ? Looking forward to the next video.
To my knowledge there is no jig for setting the frog. On Stanley’s it’s a lot easier after the type 9, the early ones can be a bit cantankerous. They don’t have to be perfect, the lateral adjustment will correct the iron. It just needs to be aligned with the opening of the mouth. Most any plane can be set up to do good work, even a Pexto. It’s just a matter of how much time is taken in the process and of course how long the plane will remain tuned. Thanks for watching.
I use a soft toothbrush for cleaning the inside of the body, and if there is rust on the outside I use garnet sandpaper to remove it, garnet grit is very soft so does not mark the metal but will take the rust off.
In my 1960s shop class if you put a plane down the way you have yours you would get a tongue lashing there were always meant to be laid on their side according to the shop teacher now you got me looking for a number for Stanley plane on ebay even though I have a dozen of them but not number 4 eagle
@@roberthoug7864 I was taught the same thing, but in 25 years I’ve never had a plane, or plane iron get damaged from setting one down on the sole. I can still hear my shop teacher yell, “On the cheek, not it’s seat”…
Id Invest or make some hollow ground screw drivers better fitted to the flat heads you touched, as long as the screwhead as well. A well fitted flat head screwdriver will never harm a screw head. The triangular geometry moves the metal on a flathead screw, hollow ground won't do that. Otherwise a very nice preservation.
Making a driver for that specific purpose. I’ve been contemplating making one for quite some time, but this plane has sped the process up. Thank you for watching….
AS we can not purchase johnsons floor wax any longer in AU have to get over from the usa willing to swap a can of wax for a can of Aussie Elbow Grease works great on these restoration Jobs plus on Hand saws and table saws and any other wood working items have been using it for 71 years now since starting my trade at age 14 as a a joiner, and yes still have tools of trade from year1 to year 5 plus plus ,and why i love them NO electricity needed ,just apply Elbow Grease .:) :)If we had put ablde elsewhere than a water stone grinder wow expext a clip under the ear from one of the older tradesmen to this day never put on any other stone if they need a grinding and finish on a Japanese water stone and a leather strop strop,if shaves my arm its correct.
Unfortunately Johnson’s paste wax is no longer made, but thanks to a subscriber I have a full can sitting on the shelf ready when my old can runs out. I currently testing alternatives and have found several that work great!
Veteran tool restorarion videos, usually leave me with varying degrees of disappointment. Especially; if you'll forgive me for saying so, when the person involved, has a US accent. Not this time though. A wonderful restoration by someone who has the requisite skills and the right ammount of sympathy for the tool.
No forgiveness needed. You might like an upcoming video soon. I recently bought a Record Stay Set, and going to give it a proper restoration, paid about 35 quid for the plane, and it’s definitely not rubbish. I’m going to have to figure out how to properly pronounce “record”, I’m sure we “Mercian’s”, say it differently from those of you across the pond. Thank you for watching and I will always try my best to treat tools with respect.
I’m sorry I can’t watch this I collect antique tools and I hate when people destroy all that history if you want something new go buy something new to me this is disgusting
Too bad, you missed a good video. There are “restorers” who use grinding wheels and files, resulting in very shiny and destroyed tools, but Dave did a very respectful job here.
The first 30 seconds almost gave me a heart attack. Wonderful restoration, Dave!
Just trying to have a little fun….sorry if I scared ya for a bit! 😁
@@DaveCorinthdefinitely scared me too!
You’re clearly a meticulous craftsman, but you’re also an excellent storyteller/videographer. I really enjoyed the depths of detail that you go into and the pace of the videos . I’ve been tinkering around with restoration of Stanley Planes for the last 25 years but find your technique to be very educational. Thank you. 😀
Thank you for the compliment, I find it a lot easier to tell a story if you enjoy the subject! And I really enjoy working with antique tools. Thank you again!
When you make black walnut look that good: you show it's true colors. I sure like your over lays - they add so much info that often gets over looked. Keep them coming!
Thank you very much!
Wonderful job of restoring an old plane. Thank you for demonstrating how to do it correctly.
There are too many hacks on TH-cam destroying the tools that they think or claim to be restoring.
I’ve been known to “hack” one or two up myself, but not when they are in original condition. Thanks for watching.
I've watched a lot of plane restoration videos over the years and this is absolutely one of the best. I've bought a number of vintage USA Stanley and Millers Falls and British Record, Woden and Marples planes and love restoring them. I'm in line with your approach of doing as much by hand and being sympathetic to the patina and character. I'm just doing a Type 11 No.7 and rewatching your video as a refresher as I haven't done one for a while. I love the old planes where you can tell someone has looked after them and kept them tuned up, especially when they have a stamped owners' name in the handle.
Thank you for watching, I too unlike a lot of folks like seeing former owners stamps (if done well), kind nice to know someone before you cherished the tool you now posses! Thanks again.
Outstanding job on the restore of the plane. My dad's neighbor and friend was in construction for decades and had a garage full of alot of junk and some old tools too. Among them were a few of these planes as well as an old Delta table saw. I helped him clean out the garage before he moved and he essentially gave me all of the tools in it. Alot of it was just old common stuff not worth much. But the planes and the table saw were real gems. He was very happy that they were going to be cherished, apriciated, and used. Aj passed more than a decade and a half ago but I still thank think of him with gratitude to this day each time I use one of tools he gave me. Now I wanna get them out and give each the treatment!
That’s a great story, is wonderful that those tools were passed on to someone who could appreciate them. Good luck getting them tuned up and ready to use! Thank you for watching and for the wonderful story!
i just bought two Stanley 5s and followed your previous video. Both Sweethearts. I turned one into a scrub plane. It has some damage. Both work great. Thanks for the tips! Got both cheap.
Good usable planes available for a good price are still out there and I don’t see the supply running out anytime soon. It just takes a little more patience and knowledge to weed those good planes and tools from the tools of lesser quality! Thanks for watching and of course I’m glad some of the info was helpful.
Thank you for doing this video. I learned a lot!
A few years ago I restored a turn of the century Stanley #5 and had similar results.
Love these old hand planes a lot.
I love the old tools myself. There’s something about bringing an old tool back to life and making it a usable tool! Thanks for watching.
Congratulations Dave..! Thank you so much for your job, your knowledge, and your knowhow !!
Here in France people are swimming in the fog, most of woodworkers don’t know how to restaure and set up a plane like so..!
Thank’s again.
Alexis
I just watched a documentary on the rebuilding of Notre-Dame in Paris, and it looks like old world craftsman ship is alive and well in France. Thank you for watching!
Great work, as always Dave!! I can't believe my finishing step used to be sanding. I'm so happy I got into hand planes because that shimmer in the wood just can't be replicated with sanding.
Indeed, a smooth plane set up correctly will yield a finish superior to any sand paper! Thanks for watching.
Good to see another’s technique/methods in handling these precious relics. Thanks.
“Not bad” he says at the end. Pffft, I’d say stunning results!
Youve inspired me to tackle a restore on a similar early type that i set aside because of the right handed threads!
I have a couple of planes that have right had threads, and I still forget from time to time when setting the iron! Thanks for watching.
You almost lost me in the first 30 seconds but so glad that I stuck around. Good find and great conservation!
I’ve had a couple of folks tell me that! Just trying to have a little fun. Thank you for watching, especially after the first 30 seconds!
Love this old stuff your doing a great job
Thank you very much, I love working with these old tools and making them usable once again!
You always do a great job on your videos, and respect the planes! Thank you.
Thank you for watching, that plane has made it 135 years, and I’m going to try to make it last a bit longer.
Hahaha, Zalinsky! 1 of my favorite movies! Great video, thanks for all of the info!
Finally someone commented on that! Thank you.
Amazing video, and one of the best I have ever seen on restoring planes!!! Thanks Dave.
Thank you very much!!!!
After I watched this video I was surfing and found another one that is a great example of destruction by rebuilding. He used a sandblaster to remove all the japanning (it was almost all intact) and replaced it with spray paint, and he replaced both knob & tote with new ones he made himself because the old ones were worn. He was so proud of himself, and several comments were made about what a great job he did. The author is “the garden workshop”.
I normally leave the japanning and re-use the tote and knob so long as they are in serviceable shape, I’m not above replacing both if in need of it. But this plane certainly didn’t need any “rebuilding”. Thanks for watching!
Very nice work on an awesome plane love the respect you showed it and still made it usable
I find it tough to have one and not want to use it, even those that are really old and in great original condition. Thanks for watching!
I really like your content and how you present. Please keep making videos
Thank you for watching, I really enjoy making these videos and of course sharing knowledge about antique tools and will continue to make more!
Excellent video! Thanks much and take care 😊
Thanks, you too!
I always learn something here. I am going to check my planes and see if that disk spins!
Sometimes they are seized pretty good. But a little finagling will work them loose!
Very interesting video.
I watched because several years ago I bought a Stanley No.4 from eBay (much later model, corrugated sole, Made In England)
Quite enjoyed making 'streamers' after I cleaned it up and sharpened blade, but, I'm not a woodworker. (retired motorcycle mechanic)
It's always kinda bothered me though that a lot of really good wood (mainly white oak on out little bit with magnolia and couple of unknown to me trees ) is turned into mulch after hurricanes here in Florida (of course, there is also a lot where tree is rotten inside)
We had a couple more down last week (Hurricane Milton) but I think I can get some decent boards from them (if I can get chainsaw running properly)
You showed things I've never seen before (lapping frog, flattening lever cap)
I kinda assumed you were a hand -plane collector, very few people talk about the history.
Glad you are safe from the hurricane, I can’t even imagine the amount of lumber that will have to removed from Florida, Georgia, SC, NC, Tennessee and Virginia. I’d say a fella could get their PhD if they were to figure the total BF. I don’t consider myself a collector, I generally fix them up and then move them on to someone to put to use. But lately the number of planes that I have is getting larger and larger, (they multiply I think). Good luck in tuning up your number 4. Thank you for watching!
@@DaveCorinth Thanks for reply
Thanks for the video Dave (found you from Facebook)
This is my kind of plane refurb, respecting the history of the tool, not polishing it up so you can see your face in it and making it look brand new.
I wasn’t aware of valve grinding compound before, definitely looks easier than my usual method of rubbing the frog on some wet and dry and smoothing the mouth with a folded up bit of the same!
I like the grinding compound as well, it ensures that the two seat together well. It can be a little challenging to lap the seat on the body especially on those post type 9 planes with a stepped frog.
@@DaveCorinth yes, my least favourite part, especially if I open it up and see the originally machining marks still on there
I’ve never seen anyone round the corners of their iron before. I imagine as you sharpen the sharp corners will return; so I guess you occasionally maintain that radius
Eventually the corners will have to be re-rounded, but the iron will last in this configuration for quite some time.
You almost lost me lol beautiful restoration
Thanks, no telling how many folks swiped away after the first 30 seconds.
I use an old worn out tooth brush for in between aggression to fingers and 4-O and also use a dental flossing pick for tight areas like the brass knob.
Never tried a dental flossing pick, but that’s a great idea!
Beautiful plane. You need to make a custom screwdriver to fit the barrel nuts!
In the works!
😂 beginning you got me omg great work!!!
I’ll do that once in a while, kind of a practical joker! 😆
Sweeeet!! Nice job!
Thank you!
Love this video. I have cleaned and tuned a few planes. 1 I never know how to set the frog. Is there a jig that sets them the same every time? 2 What is the correct thickness of a shaving? 3 What is the selling price of the plane now? 4 I have 100 + bench planes but only a few Stanley. Lots of knockoffs. If I give them the same tuneup will they be a working sellable plane with the exception of the PEXTO ? Looking forward to the next video.
To my knowledge there is no jig for setting the frog. On Stanley’s it’s a lot easier after the type 9, the early ones can be a bit cantankerous. They don’t have to be perfect, the lateral adjustment will correct the iron. It just needs to be aligned with the opening of the mouth. Most any plane can be set up to do good work, even a Pexto. It’s just a matter of how much time is taken in the process and of course how long the plane will remain tuned. Thanks for watching.
I use a soft toothbrush for cleaning the inside of the body, and if there is rust on the outside I use garnet sandpaper to remove it, garnet grit is very soft so does not mark the metal but will take the rust off.
Soft toothbrushes work great. I’ve never tried Garnet Sandpaper before, might have to give it a try!
Nice job.
In my 1960s shop class if you put a plane down the way you have yours you would get a tongue lashing there were always meant to be laid on their side according to the shop teacher now you got me looking for a number for Stanley plane on ebay even though I have a dozen of them but not number 4 eagle
@@roberthoug7864 I was taught the same thing, but in 25 years I’ve never had a plane, or plane iron get damaged from setting one down on the sole. I can still hear my shop teacher yell, “On the cheek, not it’s seat”…
The 80 grit sandpaper terrified me.
I let you in on a little secret, that was actually 120 grit! Shhhhhh don’t tell anyone🤫
@@DaveCorinth still…
Do you have any videos that show your grinder set up for re establishing a bevel?
I’m going to make a video of that exact thing soon. I have a custom made jig that allows me to vary the primary bevel.
@@DaveCorinth Awesome. I’ll make sure to hit the notify bell so I can see it!
Dave, what grits are your using in your diamond plates?
I use 320, 600 and 1000. My water stones are 3000 and 10,000. Hope that helps.
You know your old when you're done the work several times in your life old carpenter lol
Id Invest or make some hollow ground screw drivers better fitted to the flat heads you touched, as long as the screwhead as well. A well fitted flat head screwdriver will never harm a screw head. The triangular geometry moves the metal on a flathead screw, hollow ground won't do that. Otherwise a very nice preservation.
Making a driver for that specific purpose. I’ve been contemplating making one for quite some time, but this plane has sped the process up. Thank you for watching….
Had me well & truly sucked in, for about 28seconds😂😂😂
It gets better after the 28 seconds I promise!
AS we can not purchase johnsons floor wax any longer in AU have to get over from the usa willing to swap a can of wax for a can of Aussie Elbow Grease works great on these restoration Jobs plus on Hand saws and table saws and any other wood working items have been using it for 71 years now since starting my trade at age 14 as a a joiner, and yes still have tools of trade from year1 to year 5 plus plus ,and why i love them NO electricity needed ,just apply Elbow Grease .:) :)If we had put ablde elsewhere than a water stone grinder wow expext a clip under the ear from one of the older tradesmen to this day never put on any other stone if they need a grinding and finish on a Japanese water stone and a leather strop strop,if shaves my arm its correct.
Unfortunately Johnson’s paste wax is no longer made, but thanks to a subscriber I have a full can sitting on the shelf ready when my old can runs out. I currently testing alternatives and have found several that work great!
Maybe build something for the Neilson
I wouldn’t want it to get lonely all by itself!
Veteran tool restorarion videos, usually leave me with varying degrees of disappointment. Especially; if you'll forgive me for saying so, when the person involved, has a US accent.
Not this time though. A wonderful restoration by someone who has the requisite skills and the right ammount of sympathy for the tool.
No forgiveness needed. You might like an upcoming video soon. I recently bought a Record Stay Set, and going to give it a proper restoration, paid about 35 quid for the plane, and it’s definitely not rubbish. I’m going to have to figure out how to properly pronounce “record”, I’m sure we “Mercian’s”, say it differently from those of you across the pond. Thank you for watching and I will always try my best to treat tools with respect.
What!? No belt sander?
I probably would have had a whole lot more comments if I had used a belt sander! Lol
Sorry didn’t watch the channel that day about the auto parts store
I wonder how many people thought there was indeed a Zalinsky Auto Parts!
I’m sorry I can’t watch this I collect antique tools and I hate when people destroy all that history if you want something new go buy something new to me this is disgusting
You should have kept watching!
Too bad, you missed a good video. There are “restorers” who use grinding wheels and files, resulting in very shiny and destroyed tools, but Dave did a very respectful job here.
Nice work, I refinish planes too, I use the original asphalt japaning when I refinish mine.
I will use the original japanning on a more collectible or rare plane. Definitely looks good, and better than an enamel finish.