Record 05 1/2 Jack Plane
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20 April 2013 at 7:50 pm #11183
Very, good job, Robin))))my 0.000002 cents, why you want use red colour? any plans for primer before painting? place your front handle and tote on red colour and try look on them for long time )))
(What is the proper term for big heavy iron part of a bench plane anyway?)
I think it’s called a ‘tote’ or ‘body’.
I just picked up a #5 Record but no blade / cap iron. I can get a set from Lee Valley for about $50 CDN made by Veritas – the plabne was only 24 dollars and in great shape.
Robin did you strip the paint from the body / tote and what did you end up doing with it? the paint on mine is a little rough around the edges so I’m contemplating what to do.
23 April 2013 at 9:01 pm #11289The heavy cast iron part is the “body”
on the vintage plane, the coating is called japaning (which is NOT paint) if this is 90% in tact and not flaking off, then DO NOT remove.
media blasting can work to remove paint and japaning. I have also used chelated rust removers (“evaporust” and Krud Kutter “Must for Rust”). if the metal under neath is rusted, the paint/japaning will come up too.
Another option for rust removal and paint removal is electrolysis.
The record planes are all “record blue” enamel paint. I stripped it and primed it with rustoleum rust converter. Since I plan to keep this one, I did not go with the original blue, but a hammered green spray paint. I will get some more pictures this week and post them.
This site has record plane information:
Robin-
I am looking forward to seeing the new color on your plane. I am not a stickler for historical record, so I say paint it whatever color your heart desires. Just do not paint the tote or knob…that would be just “plane” wrong. 😉
I actually like the faded green/red color combination of the Stanley’s lower shelf Victor planes.
I also saw a stunning post war Marples Try plane recently at a swap meet. The paint was the original bright red, the knob and tote were stained and lacquered. It was a stunning plane I thought.
Looked similar to this specimen, except in the longer size.
24 April 2013 at 3:21 am #11298Paint it whatever color you want! This is your tool…you gave it a second life, you should make it your own. I’m all for altering a tool to make it your own, new or old.
[quote quote=11476]OK … I am officially tired of working on tools instead of working wood.[/quote]
You mean I cannot send you a few planes for rehab? Heheh.
Sometimes I need to fix something in the shop, but often find I have to create/dismantle/adjust two other things in order to fix the first. After a few hours of that I nearly lose my mind since I haven’t done any woodwork.
Great work Robin. You really brought that plane back from neglect, and it looks better than original.
1 May 2013 at 5:36 pm #11499Great work Robin, some times I’m asking my self same question who I’m? woodworker or restorer? I guess both of them))))very cool locking colour. Thanks for posting Robin
Sue-
The “mother” of all Stanley Plane information sites is The Superior Works by Patrick Leach. Scroll down to the bottom for the site index.
Hope that Helps.
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