Restoration of Two Antique Hand Planes | Japanning Experiment

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The recipe for the japanning mixture was developed by @HandToolRescue - you can watch his video on it here - • Best Japanning Recipe
This week I restore two antique hand planes which I found at an estate sale and will be using on an upcoming project. I discovered that one is a Stanley No. 75 Bullnose plane that was probably manufactured in the 1880's, a first edition that is rare to find today. The block plane is not as rare but is most likely a 1930's to 1940's model so still very old.
I began the project by disassembling and removing the copious amounts of rust on each plane. Once I knew I had a rare model in hand, I decided to try a japanning finish. I blended up a recipe and set it aside to dissolve for several days. I proceeded to remove any remaining rust and dirt using a wire wheel, Dremel, and sandpaper.
Once the parts were clean, I smoothed the finish on each using files and sandpaper to remove corrosion and casting marks. I did not try for a completely smooth finish because these would have come that way new but I wanted to level off high points. I sharpened the blades using files, sandpaper, and a sharpening stone.
I proceeded to zinc plate everything but the blades to prevent future corrosion and then japanned them using a small oven to cure the pieces.
After this, I reassembled, set the blades, and tested performance. Each worked well and are ready to be used on future projects.
Chapters:
00:00 Disassembly and rust removal
01:00 Blending a japanning finish mixture
01:26 Removing old japanning finish
02:18 Sharpening the blades
03:44 Smoothing casting marks
05:24 Repairing loose threads
06:28 Zinc plating
07:30 Japanning finish
09:07 Cleaning and oiling the wood handle
09:17 Assembly
09:45 Testing and final reveal
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[@myraholmes8702]

I don't understand much of this, I just know there's no one else I see doing this on youtube. This is fascinating to me. I keep watching

[@Restorology]

Thank you for the support. I am happy that you are enjoying my projects. 🌻

[@cleohio1514]

Looks great! My 8 month old son watched with me his favorite part was the sounds of filing haha.

[@Restorology]

There was a lot of filing in this one! Glad he liked it. ✌🏽

[@kelleyhikade4765]

Really enjoyed the japanning with this project. It really makes the planers pop!

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@larrykelly2838]

Really nice restoration

[@Restorology]

Thank you!

[@Phil197]

Great job love the japaning also

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@ammarshadeed8851]

Perfect work... I admire your care with details and parts.. Your perfection it shows how you are thinking.. Really amazing

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@ammarshadeed8851]

@@Restorology you are welcome

[@jenhartart2]

Brilliant!

[@Restorology]

Thanks!! ✌🏽

[@jifou8523]

Very good job !

[@Restorology]

Thank you!

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Came out great. And I will have to look into that link for the Japanning. I've tried to find a recipe for ages. Cheer!

[@Restorology]

Thanks! The video belongs to Hand Tool Rescue. The only thing I will add to it is to use thin coats and layer if you want a thicker coat. Before I filmed this I tried it on blanks and found that thicker coats will not cure at his recommended bake times. Good luck and cheers! 🍻

[@user-vu1vv7gr7w]

Правильно, за инструментом тоже надо следить😊

[@Restorology]

100% 🍻

[@Kapi_494]

とても綺麗になって、切れ味も良くなりましたね。腕の毛を剃って、切れ味を確認してる所は、少しハラハラしましたよ。そちらのカンナは、カンナを押して削りますが、日本のは、カンナを引いて削るんですよ。どちらも持っていて、使いこなせたら最高ですよね。

[@fabianemonteiro5863]

Uau! Mais uma restauração que ficou fantástica!Congratulation! 😊

[@fabianemonteiro5863]

Não lembrava que já tinha visto e comentado nesse vídeo! 😂😂😂

[@Restorology]

Isso é engraçado! Fico feliz que você esteja gostando dos meus projetos. Obrigado pelo seu apoio!! 🙏🏽🙂

[@fabianemonteiro5863]

Ficou perfeito! Parabéns!😊❤

[@Restorology]

Muito obrigado! 🙂

[@Restomaniac]

The results are great mate 👍 The Japanning app tips are also very good. All the planers I have are made of wood. I found one similar to yours on a flea market site, should I buy it? It doesn't look bad.

[@Restorology]

Thanks! I am not an expert on which type of planers are best for different jobs but I usually buy them if the price is good. I got the two in the video for almost nothing and last weekend I bought five more large planers for $25 at auction which are in worse shape than these but can be fixed no problem if I ever need to use them.

[@Restomaniac]

@@Restorology Thank you mate. Yeah, I'll buy that planer 🖖