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Thanks to everyone for the great information. It's great that so many people are as passionate about these old tools and helping newbies like me sort everything out.

Looks like my first priority...

Bill,

Will do with the throat. I'd hate to open it up prematurely. The more use it gets, it'll open anyway I guess. Should I use parafin wax on the sole?

-Randy

Jim,

Thanks for the reply, sorry about the local, I live near Old Saybrook, CT.

For the de-rusting, would you go with mineral spirits and fine sandpaper?

Also I checked the sole with a...

I am just starting to use hand tools. I bought this 16" wooden plane a few years back. It was made by "Whittier & Spear." It seems to be in pretty good condition, see photos. The throat seems a bit...