July 6, 201114 yr Here is another plane, a Stanley #140 of the original version (1900-1909 as indicated by the insignia on the iron). As you can see from the before and after pictures, it was nothing more then a bucket of rust when I got it, but through some heavy modifications (and the fact that I was working for Lie Nielsen at the time), I got it so that it would cut a chip at least. :-) Â I cannot remember all the details that went into this bad boy, I know I added a knicker, put on a side fence, added an adjustable fence, cut in a thumb grrove (which was a royal pain I might add), then added a new LN cutting iron, changed out the cap iron to a brass one with brass pin wheel, swapped out the front knob for a cherry one, and added the extended padoak fence. Finally I just polished everything else up. Â In the end it was radically changed, and while it obliterated the value of the plane as an original, it will be an heirloom for the owners boy in the future, which has merit. And that says nothing about being a hand plane that can really work beyond what its 1900 inventor expected it too. Â
July 6, 201114 yr Author Oh I forgot, the plane had been drilled through at some point, and the throat had a big chunk taken out of it. I tig welded these defects back in and surface ground it so that it would be tolerable again. Here is a picture of the original damage...
July 6, 201114 yr Man, you rock! To think that I paid over $200 for my skew block plane. I have got to learn how to do that! I have a few questions.How long did you work for Lie-Nielsen and why did you leave (if the second part of that is too personal then forget I asked)?Have you ever considered making planes to sell? I love the modified 140.Keep posting these wonderful pics of planes. I love them!Adam WelkerRed Car Construction and Fine Woodworking
July 7, 201114 yr Like your saw, absolutely beautiful work. Truly amazed at the craftsmanship are and love put into these. Thanks for sharing. Wayne MahlerGod bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.
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