MMUK
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So that's 13 in total now including the #50 rebate plane :shock: :?
First up, my Grandfather's bullnose plane. Circa 1935/36. I assumed it was a Record because of the blue colour (what remains of it). The iron though says "Seedland Bros, Sheffield" along with an MOD arrow and part number, 194. So now I'm not quite sure of the actual plane maker, unless this isn't the original iron.
I then found out that this plane had traveled with my Grandfather (RAF Sergeant) to Egypt in 1938 where it was obviously well used during his time there. It was also accompanied by a wood brace and auger bits that my dad still has (complete with MOD markings). So this plane appears to be almost 80 years old.
Anyway, I've got it back to a workable condition from an oil and muck covered mess. All this mess however had kept the iron in very good condition and it only took about 5 mins on the wet & dry paper to get it sharp again.
Ready for work.
Now, this block plane is a Record. Dad doesn't know much about it except that it was my Grandfather's and the last time he did any woodwork was in the late 1960's. So this plane has to be at the latest mid-1960's. The thumb turn is seized solid and the mouth is badly out of shape. I think it's beyond repair for use but I may be able to clean it up as a display item. I may end up having to sand blast it and replacing the iron but we'll see.
First up, my Grandfather's bullnose plane. Circa 1935/36. I assumed it was a Record because of the blue colour (what remains of it). The iron though says "Seedland Bros, Sheffield" along with an MOD arrow and part number, 194. So now I'm not quite sure of the actual plane maker, unless this isn't the original iron.
I then found out that this plane had traveled with my Grandfather (RAF Sergeant) to Egypt in 1938 where it was obviously well used during his time there. It was also accompanied by a wood brace and auger bits that my dad still has (complete with MOD markings). So this plane appears to be almost 80 years old.
Anyway, I've got it back to a workable condition from an oil and muck covered mess. All this mess however had kept the iron in very good condition and it only took about 5 mins on the wet & dry paper to get it sharp again.
Ready for work.
Now, this block plane is a Record. Dad doesn't know much about it except that it was my Grandfather's and the last time he did any woodwork was in the late 1960's. So this plane has to be at the latest mid-1960's. The thumb turn is seized solid and the mouth is badly out of shape. I think it's beyond repair for use but I may be able to clean it up as a display item. I may end up having to sand blast it and replacing the iron but we'll see.
