Comments on: How To Tune-Up A Hand Plane http://woodtreks.com/how-to-tune-up-a-hand-plane/19/ Keith Cruickshank's Video Blog For Wood Craft & Wood Art Enthusiasts Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:21:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: A. Weeks http://woodtreks.com/how-to-tune-up-a-hand-plane/19/comment-page-1/#comment-2109 A. Weeks Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:38:50 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/wordpress/2008/03/14/give-your-wood-hand-plane-a-tune-up/#comment-2109 This is what I was having problem with. Based on the video the 1) 1/16 (average) to 1/32(for fine work) of an inch from edge of blade to cap iron(rides on top of the blade) 2) Blade to the front of the throat 1/16" 3) Adjust the blade so it just projects from the surface of the bottom of the plane. but when you do number 3 doesn't it change the measurement of number 2? <em>Keith's Note: The blade distance should remain constant regardless of the blade projection.</em> This is what I was having problem with. Based on the video the

1) 1/16 (average) to 1/32(for fine work) of an inch from edge of blade to cap iron(rides on top of the blade)

2) Blade to the front of the throat 1/16″

3) Adjust the blade so it just projects from the surface of the bottom of the plane.

but when you do number 3 doesn’t it change the measurement of number 2?

Keith’s Note: The blade distance should remain constant regardless of the blade projection.

]]> By: A. Weeks http://woodtreks.com/how-to-tune-up-a-hand-plane/19/comment-page-1/#comment-2108 A. Weeks Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:31:39 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/wordpress/2008/03/14/give-your-wood-hand-plane-a-tune-up/#comment-2108 This was a great video. This was a great video.

]]> By: Fred S. http://woodtreks.com/how-to-tune-up-a-hand-plane/19/comment-page-1/#comment-2089 Fred S. Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:43:42 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/wordpress/2008/03/14/give-your-wood-hand-plane-a-tune-up/#comment-2089 This video has answered several questions I had about adjusting a plane. I would say it was excellent. Well done! This video has answered several questions I had about adjusting a plane. I would say it was excellent. Well done!

]]> By: Derek http://woodtreks.com/how-to-tune-up-a-hand-plane/19/comment-page-1/#comment-2078 Derek Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:32:15 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/wordpress/2008/03/14/give-your-wood-hand-plane-a-tune-up/#comment-2078 Found your website through researching planes. You have done a great job explaining how to tune up your planes. I have found two rusty planes, I believe there Bailey planes. They are well rusted. The main parts, frog.... ect. are rusty and the paint is peeling off the sole. These seem to have very tight mechanical workings and I dont know if I can get in between them? What would you suggest? <em>Keith's Note: Congrats on finding the planes. To renovate the plane to working condition, just work methodically dismantling, cleaning, and truing things up as shown in the video. On many pre-war Stanley/Bailey planes there is no paint or varnish finish on any part of the plane that touches your work. The handles are often a clear coat - a varnish or shellac. There may be a painted or "japanned" finish on some topside parts and mechanisms, which helped prevent rust. On the metal parts that were painted, they were often "japanned." You can leave these as-is, or you can touch-up or restore. There are several different sources online about how to apply a modern japan finish or how to restore a real japanned finish. I'm not an expert on that. On the varnished wooden handles, I'd probably want mine to look original with the original finish, if it can be saved. If the finish is pretty worn off, see if alcohol will melt the old/dirty finish. If it does, then you can clean the finish gently, maybe even leaving most of the old finish intact - and then applying a thin topcoat of shellac. If alcohol won't melt the finish (which is likely), then it is probably a varnish or paint. If not too damaged, these finishes can be cleaned up and then you can apply some boiled (must say "boiled" on the label) linseed oil to the wood just to freshen things up. You'll need to wipe on the oil, then wipe off 10 minutes later and then let the oil dry for a few days - then you can seal it in with a shellac top coat. By using shellac, you are applying a non-destructive finish that can be removed later. That's one way to go, which will only minimally alter the original patina - if you want to preserve the vintage look. There is no right or wrong way to do this really - especially for "user-type" planes that are not particularly rare. I suppose it's debatable how rare or collectable most pre-war Stanley planes are.</em> Found your website through researching planes. You have done a great job explaining how to tune up your planes. I have found two rusty planes, I believe there Bailey planes. They are well rusted. The main parts, frog…. ect. are rusty and the paint is peeling off the sole. These seem to have very tight mechanical workings and I dont know if I can get in between them? What would you suggest?

Keith’s Note: Congrats on finding the planes. To renovate the plane to working condition, just work methodically dismantling, cleaning, and truing things up as shown in the video.

On many pre-war Stanley/Bailey planes there is no paint or varnish finish on any part of the plane that touches your work. The handles are often a clear coat – a varnish or shellac. There may be a painted or “japanned” finish on some topside parts and mechanisms, which helped prevent rust. On the metal parts that were painted, they were often “japanned.” You can leave these as-is, or you can touch-up or restore. There are several different sources online about how to apply a modern japan finish or how to restore a real japanned finish. I’m not an expert on that.

On the varnished wooden handles, I’d probably want mine to look original with the original finish, if it can be saved. If the finish is pretty worn off, see if alcohol will melt the old/dirty finish. If it does, then you can clean the finish gently, maybe even leaving most of the old finish intact – and then applying a thin topcoat of shellac. If alcohol won’t melt the finish (which is likely), then it is probably a varnish or paint. If not too damaged, these finishes can be cleaned up and then you can apply some boiled (must say “boiled” on the label) linseed oil to the wood just to freshen things up. You’ll need to wipe on the oil, then wipe off 10 minutes later and then let the oil dry for a few days – then you can seal it in with a shellac top coat.

By using shellac, you are applying a non-destructive finish that can be removed later. That’s one way to go, which will only minimally alter the original patina – if you want to preserve the vintage look. There is no right or wrong way to do this really – especially for “user-type” planes that are not particularly rare. I suppose it’s debatable how rare or collectable most pre-war Stanley planes are.

]]> By: Luc Cadieux http://woodtreks.com/how-to-tune-up-a-hand-plane/19/comment-page-1/#comment-2056 Luc Cadieux Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:50:41 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/wordpress/2008/03/14/give-your-wood-hand-plane-a-tune-up/#comment-2056 Another great video Keith. Besides a plane that is too rusty to fix, what criteria do you use when purchasing a used plane? After seeing your video, I am considering looking at used planes to get me started. I am pretty handy with dismantling, cleaning and reassembling things so I would enjoy the task of bringing something back to its useful life. Thanks again for bringing us along on your journey. Keep up the great work. Best regards, Luc Keith's Note: <em>I'm not a vintage plane expert, particularly regarding the collecting of rarer planes. But as a tool user, I can say that if you stick with the pre-war (WWII) Bailey and Stanley planes, you can't go too far wrong. They are workhorses and are very well made.</em> Another great video Keith. Besides a plane that is too rusty to fix, what criteria do you use when purchasing a used plane? After seeing your video, I am considering looking at used planes to get me started. I am pretty handy with dismantling, cleaning and reassembling things so I would enjoy the task of bringing something back to its useful life.
Thanks again for bringing us along on your journey. Keep up the great work.
Best regards,
Luc

Keith’s Note:

I’m not a vintage plane expert, particularly regarding the collecting of rarer planes. But as a tool user, I can say that if you stick with the pre-war (WWII) Bailey and Stanley planes, you can’t go too far wrong. They are workhorses and are very well made.

]]> By: Lorraine http://woodtreks.com/how-to-tune-up-a-hand-plane/19/comment-page-1/#comment-2051 Lorraine Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:38:47 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/wordpress/2008/03/14/give-your-wood-hand-plane-a-tune-up/#comment-2051 Thanks for the site and the help you provide for those of us who wish to know more about our craft. Thanks for the site and the help you provide for those of us who wish to know more about our craft.

]]> By: dick giacobbi http://woodtreks.com/how-to-tune-up-a-hand-plane/19/comment-page-1/#comment-2036 dick giacobbi Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:44:39 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/wordpress/2008/03/14/give-your-wood-hand-plane-a-tune-up/#comment-2036 new to your website --enjoyed the video's. longtime wood worker by trade. always new things to learn. tks dick new to your website –enjoyed the video’s. longtime wood worker by trade. always new things to learn. tks dick

]]> By: Doug Carr http://woodtreks.com/how-to-tune-up-a-hand-plane/19/comment-page-1/#comment-2033 Doug Carr Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:58:16 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/wordpress/2008/03/14/give-your-wood-hand-plane-a-tune-up/#comment-2033 Nice work. What a great way to spend my lunch hour! Nice work. What a great way to spend my lunch hour!

]]> By: Jack Binder http://woodtreks.com/how-to-tune-up-a-hand-plane/19/comment-page-1/#comment-1979 Jack Binder Wed, 08 Dec 2010 22:03:01 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/wordpress/2008/03/14/give-your-wood-hand-plane-a-tune-up/#comment-1979 Thanks. A GREAT tutorial. I can't wait to get back to my shop! Thanks. A GREAT tutorial. I can’t wait to get back to my shop!

]]> By: Christopher http://woodtreks.com/how-to-tune-up-a-hand-plane/19/comment-page-1/#comment-1885 Christopher Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:45:28 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/wordpress/2008/03/14/give-your-wood-hand-plane-a-tune-up/#comment-1885 So after watching this, I've dug out my grandfather's old Bailey #5 and went to town on it! I'm in the process of flattening the blade and getting it all tuned up. Thanks so much for this! It's breathing new life into a forgotten tool. So after watching this, I’ve dug out my grandfather’s old Bailey #5 and went to town on it! I’m in the process of flattening the blade and getting it all tuned up. Thanks so much for this! It’s breathing new life into a forgotten tool.

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