Popular Post John Hechel Posted April 24, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) Just picked myself some new to me edge treatment planes and I need to gloat. All 16 planes (in not even sure of all the cutting styles yet) for $5 each. Now I have to do some research as to how to best clean these up and return them to service Edited November 21, 2017 by Ron Dudelston tags added HARO50, Harry Brink, steven newman and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 They look like they're in super shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hechel Posted April 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 They are fairly clean already so I'm thinking I'll only need to sharpen them. steven newman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Moody Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 They look like they are in awesome condition. I believe you got a nice haul on those. Depending on how dirty they are I start cleaning them with Murphy's oil and soap. Rub it on, let it sit for a bit then rub it off. Repeat till you get it looking like you want it. Sometimes in order to get the names and numbers to come out I will put some Johnson's paste wax on them after they have been cleaned. I use this same method on the boxwood rulers I find. steven newman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundoman Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 I believe, based on the photo, that refurb work shouldnt be bad! They really look good for condition! I never see them this nice! Great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 If you watch Roy Underhill these planes when used will be almost black. The old timers 200 plus years ago used lambs wool (lanolin) and wax to lube these and that would be normal and does not affect value nor workability. So I would recommend sharpen and use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Awesome haul John! Those planes look to be in excellent shape and shouldn't take much to put them in service. I am happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 you have succeeded in making me jealous... great find John... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miataguy Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I also along with Stick 486 am highly jealous.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickp Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 On 12/17/2016 at 11:47 AM, Stick486 said: you have succeeded in making me jealous... great find John... Be careful, John...Stick and another nefarious character (who shall remain nameless) are known to plan and execute raids on recently acquired items...especially if they are so desirable...(if you start to suspect such activity, I have some additional space that will surely hide your planes securely) Nice find... HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 3 hours ago, Nickp said: Stick and another nefarious character (who shall remain nameless) WHATTTT!!! HEY Schnooge... can ya believe Nick would say something like this... why I never...... HARO50 and steven newman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 @John HechelJohn, those are really nice finds...you're one lucky man to stumble upon a treasure trove like that... Saw this post originated back in March...how's the refurb going? Got any more pics? John Moody 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hechel Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 they are sitting in a drawer basically untouched as of yet. perhaps this winter I'll have at them again. steven newman and Grandpadave52 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Just now, John Hechel said: they are sitting in a drawer basically untouched as of yet. perhaps this winter I'll have at them again. Well, John that makes me feel better...at least I know I'm not the only one to stash my finds away for another day. The most important thing is you know where they're at...I can't say I always do. John Hechel, steven newman and HARO50 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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