Here's my most recent flea market find and my first foray into the world of wood-bodied planes. For $15 did I bring home something of value, even with the broken tote and scuffed-up sole?
I gently cleaned the dust, crud and rust from the disassembled pieces and gave everything a light coat of Rennaissance Wax until I have the time to complete more study regarding further restoration. I've left the sole untouched as you can see from the photo that shows streaks of blue green paint, probably made when a previous owner used this relic to plane a sticky door. I've learned how to sharpen plane irons and feel confident about rust removal, but caring for the sole of a wooden plane is a new world for me. I welcome recommendations, and thanks for looking.
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