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Worth Saving? Stanley / Bailey #8C
Hey all,
Getting started on restoring a bunch of planes I've picked up over the years. One of them is a Bailey #8C. However, I just noticed that there is a cupped wear right in front of the mouth. At it's deepest, I measure 25 thou. Will this significantly affect the operation of the plane? Worth continuing the restoration?
Planes I'm working on:
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The #8C is the 2nd from the right.
Plane showing dishing in front of mouth:
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Note that the front of the plane is at the top
Flattened and polished (excluding the dished area):
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