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  1. 12-11-2011, 6:29 AM #1
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    Stanley scrub, restored

    I picked up a Stanley no 40 scrub plane to restore as a gift. For my own use, I likely wouldn't have gone quite as far. The japanning wasn't in really good shape, so I stripped it all the way down and repainted it. I refinished the knob and tote, and gave the sole and iron a good workin' up. I like the way it turned out. The wood parts are beech, with the very nice early knob, which I really like. Here's the before and after.
    Stanley no 40 (5).JPGStanley no 40 (4).JPGStanley no 40 (2).JPGStanley no 40 (3).JPGStanley no 40 (1).JPG
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  3. 12-11-2011, 7:18 AM #2
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    Nice job, Mark. That's a nice gift.
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  4. 12-11-2011, 9:13 AM #3
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    looks great, i love old tools!!
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  5. 12-11-2011, 9:53 AM #4
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    Inspirational. I have one that looks just like the before picture. There is hope.
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  6. 12-11-2011, 12:15 PM #5
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    Well thanks for the gift. Now when am I going to get it?
    Well done.
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    On the other hand, I still have five fingers.
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  7. 12-11-2011, 1:10 PM #6
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    Very nice. Good job!!
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  8. 12-11-2011, 1:41 PM #7
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    Excellent restoration, someone will be very happy with that plane.

    Well Done!

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  9. 12-11-2011, 2:22 PM #8
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    Very nice job.

    I am sure the recipient will be pleased.

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  10. 12-11-2011, 6:00 PM #9
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    Beautiful restoration job; looks like a winner!
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  11. 12-11-2011, 6:31 PM #10
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    What did you do for the Japanning?
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  12. 12-11-2011, 8:44 PM #11
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    Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I saw that plane and knew it had potential. I haven't heard of scrub planes being very collectible, even an SW, so I didn't have an issue with stripping it. I know that's a big no-no sometimes.
    McKay, the new coating is actually a two part poly. It's a very durable finish. Maybe not as tough as japanning, but it's up there. I've considered learning how to do japanning, though. I've seen a recipe or two out there and have though about giving it a shot.
    Most of the time, when I see SW stuff, I tend to keep it for myself. This one seemed like a good gift idea. I don't know exactly why, but I have a fondness for SW. I have a panel saw, spoke shave, square, and a few other odds 'n ends, but this was the first plane I found.
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  13. 12-12-2011, 3:32 PM #12
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    Well, when are ya gonna post the formula and the process. Get on it!!! (Jokin'.)
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  14. 12-12-2011, 8:06 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill White View Post
    Well, when are ya gonna post the formula and the process. Get on it!!! (Jokin'.)
    Bill
    Trust me, Bill, when I start down that road, I'll be sharing here.
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