How to Use and Sharpen a Stanley 80 or 81 Scraping Plane

If you are not happy with a card scraper and the wood is too figured for a smoothing plane then a Stanley 80 or 81 may be the right tool for you.
Here we discuss the uses and needs for a scraping plane. also how to use and sharpen a Stanley 80 and 81.
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[@Gwynbuck]

Good to hear that you Americans are using that wonderful word 'bonkers'. I found this on the internet 'Its origins are unclear, but bonkers is first recorded as British naval slang for “a bit drunk” in the 1940s-perhaps acting like someone has bonked, or hit, them on the head'. Some of us Brits thought Trump was bonkers, but in the world of bonkerdom, Putin puts Trump in the shade!

[@pinballrobbie]

As a cabinet maker in England, I always heard these being called Dodgers, great for getting old polish off of old tables etc. This was about 50 years ago.

[@lannyallen5807]

I know that this is an older video, but i just learned why my #80 wouldn't work.... I was using it backwards.... Just got in to this "hobby" if you cant tell lol

[@joohnny59]

Sad story, my father recently passed away and the Stanley 80 was at the bottom of his toolbox. No Instructions although I do know how to use spokeshaves. I too sharpened it and tried to use it to no avail. This video sorted out every question i could possibly ask. Well done and I'm glad I came across this website. Used it and it does just what is says on the can. Many thanks.

[@bbrachman]

After almost three years, I still cannot turn an effective burr. They should make scrapers like contact lenses. Use them for a month, throw them out (recycle) and use a new one. I keep trying....

[@jamesbradley9474]

This video is invaluable. I have a No. 80 coming from ebay and this video gives me everything I need to know to get it set up. THANK YOU!

[@aslob9321]

Well, I’m glad I watched this. I was using mine backwards! No wonder it cut so poorly... lol

[@RTP-fi4zl]

I don't even know where mine came from, probably in a tool box I got at a yard sale or something. I'm a carpenter so of course it intrigued me but I had no clue what it actually was or how to set it up but I tried and didnt quite hit the mark. This was the first video I found on it and the only one I needed to get my #80 set up and working perfectly, so perfectly I took about a ¼in out of a scrap piece of 1x4 after watching this, it seriously is satisfying and a little bit addicting!!!! Thank you very much, you helped me add another very useful tool to my arsenal!!!

[@1pcfred]

I got one of them Stanley 80s. I can barely get it to do anything. I think the blade in it is shot. It's not really flat anymore. It's is all whipped out and bowed.

[@throwplasticnotbutts]

I believe the difference between the 80 and the 81 is the center screw. It's my understanding the 81 doesn't have one and therefore can't adjust as well as the 80. I believe the rosewood bottoms were available between 1909 - 1942, but I don't know if they were available for the 80, the 81, or both.

[@MrRutabager]

This is one the most in depth, informative clips I have seen. Super helpful. Thanks

[@gnomacide07]

This is EXACTLY the video that I needed! Thank you! Headed out to the shop to get mine sharpened!

[@Postfrogish]

Once again the Wright Archive saves the day. Just got a no. 80 handed down from my dad. While being a tool geek, he's more into metalworking and construction. So he had this in the back of a cupboard. Looking forward to putting it to good use

[@rustyshimstock8653]

Thanks for taking the time to share some useful knowledge!

[@HWCism]

Thanks. I have had mine for years. Not many people know what it is. Good demonstration.

[@PETERDOBSON-yh6hx]

Thanks explained so succinctly. now I can use mine

[@kevindrevik7351]

Thanks for showing this. I've got one of these, but haven't used it a lot. Going to have to start doing that!

[@horsetowater]

Great suff got a second hand no80 today, scraper edge looked like a scrub plane when i got it!

[@michael.knight]

Great video, just ordered a used Stanley #80 for 20 bucks. Seems like a really useful tool for difficult grains.

[@chrisk3195]

Thank you! I just acquired a Stanley 80M and this was very helpful.