Originally Posted by
maximillian arango
Most likely a dumb question but have you tried lapping it to see if you get the color your looking for? I am going to keep an eye on this because I am about to restore a number 5(my first plane) but looking at what is the best way from bringing it back from life with at hurting it.
Do you have a camera so you can post some before pictures?.
My thoughts on plane restoration have changed over time. Mostly my restorations are to just get a plane into a good user shape. I avoid lapping unless it is absolutely necessary.
Some might like to make a plane shine like the day it left the factory. That is a lot more work. Some of my planes will not win a beauty contest, but they can make shavings just as good as the others.
jtk
Last edited by Jim Koepke; 12-07-2013 at 12:31 AM.
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