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  1. 10-10-2011, 10:50 AM #1
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    #7 tuned up

    Wanted to try my hand at tuning up a plane. Actually tried to talk Jim K into doing it for me. I think it turned out OK. Not happy with the knobs, but that is life. Will be giving Hock some business. New blade wouldn't hurt this thing a bit.

    Here is what I started with

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    And here is the end result

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  3. 10-10-2011, 11:02 AM #2
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    Just a tip for ya. On the #7 I recently bought, I buffed the tote and knob with green compound real well. Then I waxed 'em. They came out really well. The rosewood will polish.
    Enjoy your new toy.
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  4. 10-10-2011, 11:32 AM #3
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    Looks great Steve.

    Every time you take shavings with this plane a certain tingle of pride will run all through you.

    Bill made a good suggestion for taking care of the wood.

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  5. 10-10-2011, 11:38 AM #4
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    Nice Steve.
    I've really liked the replacement blades from Lee Valley, too. http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...182,43698&ap=1
    Looks like a good user. Paul
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    I have two LV blades on older one in my #7 the other is a Veritas iron and chip breaker in my #4... couldn't be happier with both of them.
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  7. 10-10-2011, 4:19 PM #6
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    Your bench looks like mine, MDF with a hardwood front, except mine has a SYP 2x on the front.

    I bought a dusty #7 at the flea market a few weeks back for $15 that is in line for a rehab. Grungy all over, paint splatters on the bed, and has a good "patina" going on the sole. But at least it's flat, with a full iron, full knob & tote with no chips, and all-original parts. Got the base Stanley bench-plane lineup almost complete save the 1 and 8.

    What did you do to the handles? I was going to try sanding mine and then re-finishing with Danish Oil and wax, but I'm not sure yet.
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  8. 10-10-2011, 4:50 PM #7
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    Ben, that is my assembly table. Actually, I do all my benches and tables the same way. It is a great way to get done quick and with great strength.

    Thanks for the complements, I still don't know if I did it right or not, but it works.
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