Stanley No. A78 Aluminum Duplex, Filletster & Rabbet Plane

Putting together a Frankenplane. The old plane was missing it's aluminum fence, depth stop and lever cap and needed an aluminum weld repair... the end result is a Frankenplane that hardcore planecollectors frown upon... but she really looks good! This is what Second Chance Antique Tools is all about, taking the neglected and broken and giving them a second chance.

[@hernancoronel]

Love your videos! Thank you and keep up the excellent work!

[@mikesradguitars]

I like your videos. Not sure if you have a #46 combination plane, but I thought I’d mention that I haven’t found any videos on TH-cam or the web about this plane. If you did a breakdown on how they work, how to sharpen them, and how to use them right I think youd have the market cornered. Thanks

[@watermain48]

I'm thinking there may not be a plane you can't fix. Great job.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Amazing work.

[@user-er4po1kp5n]

Happy New year dear friend!
We are looking forward to your work in the new year.Good luck.

[@morencyjp7025]

I am impress with your welding , very good job.

[@Calamity_Panda_2802]

Just found a full A78 at a pawn shop. All original parts for 60 bucks. Even has the sticker on the handle!

[@stime6472]

Impressive welding!

[@dano4700]

I wish I could weld as good as that! Cheers.

[@devils30hockey]

I'd take it in a second I don't have one and I need one.

[@alanmullock381]

Great save! Happy New Year 👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@HandToolRescue]

Nice! Have you ever tried to do some quick electroplating with nickel?

[@HandToolRescue]

Should be cool. I want to try it, but I hate nickel plating with a passion.

[@mikehoare6093]

@@HandToolRescue resort to hot dip galvanizing , then...

[@TheWoodYogi]

Another Beauty :) ॐ

[@carbonitegamorrean8368]

I think it is AWESOME. I been wanting a 78 for a long time. Why would someone not want to use that ???

[@carbonitegamorrean8368]

Understand.

[@dripfreefpv9695]

Is that your Bob Ross wig? Hopefully your planing happy trees.

[@annarboriter]

This is one of Stanley Tools oddest configurations. I've read nothing in the literature to suggest what kind of user was in mind for these tools. A bronze model might have made some sense but even a bronze body would do better with cast steel fence and depth stop.