Restoration of Antique Hand Plane - Complete with Japanning
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Project Item Description
Vintage Hand Plane Restoration.
In todays video I have chosen a small Number 4 Vintage Hand Plane made by Hi-craft. The Hand Plane comprises of 5 Main pieces, The main part is the Cast Iron Body which has a flat bottom called the Sole, the Sole needs to be perfectly flat in order to work correctly. The second part is called the Frog, This has a couple of functions, one being to allow the Blade to be seated at the correct angle and it also encompasses two means of adjustment. The Blade or Iron sits on top of the Frog and accompanied by a second blade called a chip Breaker. These two irons are fixed to the body by a Lever cap and held in place by a single screw. The Lever Cam allows small adjustments to be made once everything is fitted together.
Restoration Process
This little Hand Plane is not in great shape as you can see from the video but I thought it needed a little TLC, It is covered by excessive amounts of Rust on all surfaces and required a couple of different ways to get it back to bare metal. I had decided that I would use Japanning on this Project as I wanted to make it as close to original as possible, I think you agree it turned out great. The handles where stripped and recoated in dark Walnut which compliments the brass screws and polished edges perfectly.
I cooked the Japanning for 1 hour at 100 degrees C then allowed to fully cool before repeating the process at 150 degrees and 200 degrees. If you require any more information on Japanning it can be found on Hand Tool Rescues Channel / handtoolrescue
If you have any questions regarding this project or maybe you could offer some advice which I can use on future work I would appreciate your feed Back.
If you enjoyed this video please consider leaving a like or comment as it really helps the channel.
Regards Brian
Points covered in this Video
How to sharpen a Plane Iron
How to restore a Plane
How to repair a Hand Plane
Vintage Hand Plane Restoration
Best way of Removing Rust
New Japanning Recipe
How to Sharpen a Hand Plane
Restoration
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You're the 2nd bloke on you tube to give credit to Hand Tool Rescue for the japaning recipe I found in the last few days. Lol. Well done. You did a great job on the restoration too. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Cathy, Hand Tool Rescue is a very knowledgable guy, credit to him for posting this for us to use, regards Brian
Wow , beautiful finishing, as well as the workmanship.
I used to do this, and every plane used to take me on average 21 hours to restore one.
That is a beautiful job you did restoring that antique hand plane. It looks like brand-new and it works like a charm as well. Excellent work.
You are a true master of restoration.
A detailed work of art !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent work!!! I recently refurbished one of these.
I'm so glad to see you again! Lovely job there and I would like to see the drill please.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Carmen, it looks like I'll be starting the drill very soon. Regards Brian
Exceptional quality restoration great patience "Both"
Used real japanning unlike almost all other folks GREAT
Tré bien 👍❤ bonne anneé 2023 🌹🌹🇩🇿
Fantastic restoration once again. The handsaw would be interesting.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ronnie, I think the masses are pushing towards the Drill but I will do the Saw after it. Stay tuned the next one will be worth the wait. Regards Brian
What a great restoration.well done. Paul Bedworth Warwickshire
Beautiful restoration.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry regards Brian
Thanks for sharing that, well done!
Nice. I'll go for the Stanley Drill. Love ur work
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Im Unique, the Drill is looking favourite. Regards Brian
Awesome job!
Nice work, that came out great!
You do an incredible restoration. I like how you do it.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks James,, my next should be ready in a couple of weeks. Regards Brian
great work
Very nicely done. A ton of work! I'd like to see the saw done!!
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
The Ropes of Renovation. It was a ton of work but no sore elbows this time, regards Brian
Fantastic restoration! Definitely the Stamley drill 🙂
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Graham, The Drill should be ready in a few weeks if all goes to plan. Regards Brian
@grahampickering1560
Жыл бұрын
@@UniqueRestorations looking forward to it 👍
Спасибо за видео,с большой любовью к своей работе относитесь. Очень желаю, чтобы у вас были ученики, ваши знания и любовь к труду, необходимы для потомков.
Very nicely done, great job!
@Stashmo
5 ай бұрын
You have tremendous skills and admirable patience. I’m not sure this mediocre quality plane deserved your talents.
Beauty..I would like to see the Stanley drill next.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Shawna, The Stanley drill is about 2 thirds done and hopefully ready for middle of next week. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Regards Brian
I suffer from CDO….it’s like OCD….except it’s alphabetical! I totally admire your attention to detail and hard work - I just wish that I had your passion and drive - I have subscribed for inspiration!
Thank you.
It has to be the drill. Nice hand tool rescue shout out as well!!
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Loxxxton poxxxton, Hand Tool Rescue is very talented and deserves the recognition for this. Not much info out there on this technique so he did us all a favour. Regards Brian
Great restoration friend, have a nice day !!!. 👍👍👍👍
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian
Cute frog 🐸 another excellent restoration, great job 👏 . I think the saw might be great for your next restoration but what do I know 😄. Nice to see you back your videos get better, I did like your vintage plier video too.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sarah. , The Pliers turned out great, glad you enjoyed it. Regards Brian
Excellent!
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks James, glad you enjoyed it. Not long now before my next project is ready. Stay tuned. Regards Brian
My day is going pretty well thanks.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that Jabez525.
That smile was unexpected. A little weird even but hey we got to see you. Well done!
Genial...Muy Bien my Friend....Saludosss
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Gracias Jale. Regards Brian
Stanley Drill next. Nice job on the #4 plane!
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob, The drill was completed just a few days ago. Regards Brian
Well done!
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex, Glad you enjoyed it. Regards Brian
I would like to see the stanley .
Excelente trabalho irmão. Parabéns 👏👏🇧🇷
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Obrigado Marcello. Regards Brian
Love that smile at 19:35. Clearly you are deeply enjoying what you are doing.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Capers72424 you have to enjoy your work or no point doing it. The next project is on the way and should be out in a few weeks Regards Brian
Beautiful
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Pablo. Regards Brian
I’d like to see how beautiful you can make the drill next.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kim L regards Brian
Well done, and I'd like to see the drill done
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, looks like the Drill is looking favourite so far. Regards Brian
I thought this video was fantastic 👏 it looks brilliant and I think you should do the drill. Great vid all around keep up the good work 👍
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks AP Projects, glad you liked it. Stay tuned for the next one. Regards Brian
Love the vid. I would love to see the saw - followed by the drill!
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Carl, I will be starting the Saw next. Regards Brian
Great video! Awesome restoration project! Thank You So VERY Much for making and posting this video. Your video Realy showed me how to restore the three hand planes that were Extremely rusted up. i found three planes (a small 5 inch long plane, a plane the size of the one in your video, and a long jack plane about 2 feet long) a my local dump/transfer station. i Love building stuff out of wood using hand tools. i would love to see you restore the Stanley drill Please. :)
Restore the drill, looks complex and interesting!
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, The Drill is now complete, regards Brian
Thank you, very interesting restoration and well done. Either of the upcoming projects on offer would be fine. I am curious to see how you would repair that crack in the saw blade.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Punchcado. It looks like most people want to see the Drill next but I will do the Saw straight after. Regards Brian
The drill next for sure!
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
The Drill is very popular, Thanks for taking the time to Coment Art Nels. Regards Brian
I would like to see the large hand saw restoration.
First off it looks nice. FYI not all hand planes, including Stanley’s, were Japaned. Many were baked on enamel. Hard as heck to remove as sandblasting doesn’t do squat. Blades are 25 with edge at 30. It drags on the wood otherwise and doesn’t cut well. Smoothing planes with their much higher angle you go 30 with edge at 35. Always check handles to make sure they don’t wiggle. Frogs on generic planes the edge doesn’t touch the throat and they shimmy. I have had to machine a few so that the frog is stable. The sole should be flattened after handles are on, frog tightly in, and blade clamped in place. It affects sole. Back and front edges should have a slight bevel and sides should also have a slight taper so as to not mark wood. Blades should also have a slight camber or they leave grooves when handplaning. Otherwise nice job making someth8ng most people throw away into something useable.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to write this Comment Jacilyn, it must have taken a while. The information you shared is appreciated and I will use it when I work on another plane. Many thanks Brian
I've seen those drills restored before. I'd like to see the saw. Not as simple as some might think if you are going to reset the teeth 👍
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Optical Trace, I agree the Saw is not just a quick polished and Varnish. Either way both will be Restored. Stay tuned. Regards Brian
That looks better than when you get it out of the shop!!! Well done sir.
Great restoration saw or drill don't mind
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Exeter Trident. It looks like the Drill is next on my list. Regards Brian
Loved the video. Also, that bench grinder needs some rubber feet or something to minimize the noise.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim Ideally I would have it on a stand but theres no where to put it. Maybe a future upgrade I think. Regards Brian
nice work. i already restored my plane last month. now i have a rusty handrill. so i would like to see the drill restoration first
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ib brey, The drill is nearly finished and should be ready to watch this week. Regards Brian
How did you get the lateral adjustment lever back on? I never take that off because I don't know how to get it back on. So I was very excited when I saw you grind it off, only to have my hopes dashed on the cutting room floor. Beautiful work.
Nice restoration …
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Nick Glad you liked it. Regards Brian
I'd go with the drill too, looks more interesting to do.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Animeangel1983, I agree it is more interesting, most people saying the same. Regards Brian
The stanley!!!!
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, the Stanley is on it's way. I'm about 2 thirds done so hopefully ready middle of next week. Regards Brian
Very nice job on the plane my friend. I liked and subscribed. Let’s see what you can do with the drill.
Excellent work. A lot of people would not have seen a no. 4 plane let alone used one.
Good video, 25 degress first, then 30, then you Got at good blade on your plane. 😎😎😎
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, I did make a mistake on that one unfortunately but it was enjoyable to do and overall I am pleased with the result. Glad you liked it. My next one is a little more complex. Regards Brian
Very nice job. Is there something wrong with your bench grinder? It sounds very rough.
The Saw please!
With the small depth adjuster and the keyhole lever cap, the front knob should be low, and slightly flattened. The knob shown is a replacement.
I would like to see you do the drill first and then do the saw. When you do the saw you should do a whole video on how to sharpen a hand saw.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, The saw restoration will include resetting the teeth and sharpening. Regards Brian
@mwhyte1979
Жыл бұрын
@@UniqueRestorations can't wait I've always want to see how hand saws are sharpened.
How many hours did you put into this restoration? Certainly worth doing if you intent to keep it and use it, but whether it's worth doing if you intend to sell...?
You have made a superb job of restoring this plane and it just goes to show that with care you can make a very usable tool out of something which looks past its best. I dont actually think that its a true antique plane and also quite a low grade copy of a Stanley probably 1980s, as the blade adjustment is made of sheet metal ( rather than cast ) as is the angle adjustment lever . Many plane makers introduced these cheap parts in the 1980s as a way of reducing costs and they do wear very quickly as you witnessed with the burrs on the lever. However, you have done the finessing which is missing from these cheap tools and as a result have brought it up to a good standard. Well done !!!
Both please but if I only get one the saw
Electrolysis my friend!
can you tell me what paint you used please as i have 3 planes to find a new home for thanks
How did you re-attach the lateral adjuster, since you ground-down one side of the pin holding it in-place?
I like your site because it shows that you are a metal worker first. Restoring a woodworkers tool. Wood workers do things oddly so in the middle of the video I tend to say, that's not how you do that!
I would like to see the restoration of that large saw. The Hi-Craft plane came out very well. Do you know the makers of such plane? Was it a secondary Stanley brand? As everything is identical with normal Stanley plane design.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Semper fidelis, I will be starting the Saw next but I have an interesting project which will be out very soon. Regards Brian
Good ii boss 👍👍👍😊
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Yusuf Abd Rahman. Regards Brian
The saw !!!
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Xavier, The drill won the vote and it's available to watch now. The Saw will get done at some point although the one I'm working on now it my biggest yet. Regards Brian
Keep going mate . Nice content and restoration. You have support from my channel.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Homemade and restoration. Regards Brian
The drill !
My vote is for the drill.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Costa, it looks favourite. Regards Brian
Nice! What's the frog about?
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Part of the Plane is called the Frog.
@erictoddw
Жыл бұрын
@@UniqueRestorations duh….I thought he was your spirit animal!
I was taught that the grinding bevel for a plane blade is 25 degrees and the honing bevel is 30degrees!
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Allan, you are correct. I made a mistake on that one. Regards Brian
👏👏👏👏👏👏
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sebastiao. Regards Brian
What kind of plane is a "Hi-Craft"? I've never heard of it.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
That's a good question Dave, I searched on the net for it but no luck finding anything. Regards Brian
The Stanley drill.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Cathy regards Brian
Dont get me wrong, i could not clean it like this. But when it comes to sharpening... ah, man, you can't pretend you know what you're doing. Give it to me, give it to someone who does, but please dont leave it like that, restoration is not over.
❤️💯👍👌
Great job!!! I really like watching your renovations, they are not as bizarre as in the case of many other authors. I have only one caveat, don't stretch your time, some activities you celebrate, that only candle processions and little girls with flowers are missing ;) There is no need to remove the screws with pliers and their presentation or slow sweeping with a brush ... Hope you won't be angry for this little criticism ... I greet you
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Coolerss, Thank you for taking the time to write this comment, I try to add and remove certain elements and ideas in each video to see what people want to see and hopefully create a more engaging video. Sometimes this does not quite work out but I hope over time I will find a nice balance for all to enjoy. Regards Brian
@Coolersson
Жыл бұрын
@@UniqueRestorations Thank you for your response. I will definitely stay on your channel. You do some really great renovations by bringing your devices back to their original condition.
Stanley drill.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Miss11 Lady 11 it looks like I'll be starting the Drill today. Regards Brian
Stanley drill
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. Regards Brian
If that's acetone, why isn't it dissolving your latex gloves?
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
EdFhvn, I'm not sure it is Acetone, it could be a number of chemicals I use. Thanks
The microscope you use plz
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lenny, I dont use a microscope. Regards Brian
Both.
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick, that's a good answer, both it is. Regards Brian
The drill.
Saw
The electrolysis should have released all foreign matter and buffs out clean. Why all the scouring, degreaser, sandblasting, etc.? And uhm, why not a more durable (exterior grade) varnish?
Great vid, but do you know you restored a 20$ plane (in good condition)? And you need to flatten the sole and sides with the plane assembled…
@brandonquinn7772
7 ай бұрын
also should have epoxied that hole instead of improperly welding cast iron. All he did was SEVERELY weaken that area.
You must have a super pentrating oil, you loosened the "rusty" screws with almost no effort!
saw
Drill
@UniqueRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alexander I think the Drill will be next. Regards Brian
Why put so much time and effort in to such an inferior plane?