Rusty Plane

[Harbo]

I bought this Stanley 51/2 at a charity sale - don't really won't one but was pushed into buying it by a friend!

A few hours treatment with Shield Technology Chemicals (from Workshop Heaven) resulted in this:

Now needs some paint - what's the best type to use?

Rod

 

[Racers]

Black enamel or smooth hammerite. mask it up, I stick dowels in the screw holes, and apply a couple of thin coats.

Whats the woodwork like.

Pete

 

[AndyT]

Or you could follow the example of Jimi or Derek and use asphaltum - search for previous mentions. Current sunshine should cure it nicely!

 

[Harbo]

Hammerite seems easier to obtain and I think I have some if hasn't gone solid?

The varnish on the wood has disappeared so that has saved a bit of work. They are in good condition, so a light clean up and oiling and they should be OK?

If the sole is flat and everything else Ok, might buy a new QS iron etc for it, then it will be a keeper - not that I need anymore planes?

Rod

 

[Racers]

5 1/2 is a good size plane, my favourite size.

Pete

 

[lurcher]

now thats a nice find and a good keeper i got my 1st qs blade today quick modification on a record no4 file mouth open a little file screw on back of chipbreaker to make blade contact with frog 10 mins on stones and strop and away
well i wish i had upgraded alongtime ago have now ordered a chipbreaker for the no 4 and blade and chipbreaker for a 4.1/2" and a 5.1/2" all birthday gifts for my 50th next thursday well done still alot of miles left in the old planes yet