OPJ
Established Member
I picked up a vinatge Stanley no.4 smoothing plane earlier this week (£16, eBay) and I'm looking for some advice on re-finishing the knob and handle.
Overall, it's still in very good, usable working order. The blade was still pretty sharp and all. A quick cleaning with some light oil and 400g wet & dry and pretty much all the surface rust is gone.
I'm afraid I can only assume these are only rosewood or boxwood or something. So, is a simple 'wax and polish' remover the best way to start this off, using wire wool to applicate it?
And then, to touch it up again, what sort of finish am I looking for their, please?
Thanks for all your help.
Overall, it's still in very good, usable working order. The blade was still pretty sharp and all. A quick cleaning with some light oil and 400g wet & dry and pretty much all the surface rust is gone.
I'm afraid I can only assume these are only rosewood or boxwood or something. So, is a simple 'wax and polish' remover the best way to start this off, using wire wool to applicate it?
And then, to touch it up again, what sort of finish am I looking for their, please?
Thanks for all your help.