May 9, 201313 yr This one will take a little longer to doYep, it was made by Millers Falls, for Dunlap, sold at Sears.By the looks of the handle bolts, this one was about WWII era.  Brass was needed elsewhere back then. Handle bolts are blued Steel ones. Black base, and a red froggie.Not quite so sure about that stain, though.... Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
May 9, 201313 yr The stain will come off Steve, use the scary sharp method with sand paper on a flat surface, start off with 120, then work up through the grits to 600, you'll have a nicely polished plane body in no time with no stains.John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project
May 9, 201313 yr Author My "scary-sharp" is a beltsanderboth of the sides were done, and the solecleaned the insides as wellGot the frog looking betterand worked on a very bad ironuntil I finally got the back flat, and then worked on a better bevel ( they had the bevel UP when i got it)started to put things back togetherand took a test driveNumber on the side is "4 D BB"  Dunlap is on the iron, and lever cap..$7 + S&H Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
May 12, 201313 yr Author May have a "Plane-off" between the WR #4V3, vs the three M-F planes of the same size? Same hunk of scrap wood, best shaving wins?   I have one that will produce dust with shavings.  Hmmm, which to use?    The Maple track?   A pine one to warm up with?    Maybe a test track out of Walnut, or Black Cherry?     QSWO?     Might be fun for these #4 sized planes to be used for awhile?     Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
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