Restoring A Hand Plane - vintage Stanley No. 4

[@PeterOConnl]

The last time I watched a video with this much oil, it wasn't on youtube.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

+Peter O'Connell hahaaaaa!!! Brilliant :-)

[@flyfifer2724]

Glad I found this tonight, I have been clearing out my late dad's shed today and found a few old Stanley tools including a Bailey plane. This video will be so helpful, as is the link to find the age of the plane. I've got a few vintage woodworking tools that I've picked up over the years, just getting round to sorting and restoring them. Enjoy your videos greatly. Stay safe and well, Brian

[@jennifernelson122]

I want it!!! I need a Hand Plane, because I don't have one yet. You didn't say if you was doing this give away everywhere. I live in US!!! Someone is going to be very lucky!!! Keep the amazing videos coming!!! Much love from across the pond!!!

[@tjdiachenko]

I would love it please! I only have a Stanley block plane currently - which I plan on restoring like you did in this video 😊

[@uktony1525]

Brilliantly explained and takes some of the mystique out of restoring older planes. I am waiting for Faithfull to relist their wooden plane totes when an old Stanley no.4 with a plastic handle and a new Record no.5 with a similar handle can be restored to look like a real plane. Great video and a big thumbs up.

[@halken007]

good video and very generous giving your old plane away nice one

[@TFAdvent]

Another beginner that would love to have the plane. Or should I say, I want it!!!! Nice video, as always.

[@terrorfirma2764]

Great video. Perfect timing for me as I've just bought an old joiners toolbox full of old treasures. It had a no. 3, 4, 41/2, 5, 51/2, 6 and 7 as well a shoulder plane and plough plane plus a couple of old hand saws. This little lot will keep me busy for a while. Love the channel, keep up the good work.

[@adamhutchinson407]

Hi really like your video's. have just started to get back into my woodwork after my daughter asked me to make some items for her wedding reception, Now I'm going to re build workshop and get more serious. I have seen a lot of your projects and have like them all. and these tips will be helpful as I inherited a lot of old tools from my Dad. and like you I would rather reuse than buy new. Thanks

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@shifty277]

Your videos have a very calming effect where you speak clearly throughout. i'd love the planer with a pretty please.

[@PeterOConnl]

Sweet restoration dude. Always nice to see things rust free and shining again.

[@triune_blades]

If you find a couple pieces of thin wood (shims) and cut them so they're roughly 15-18mm wide by 125-150mm long by 2-2.5mm thick. Get some 220 grit and lightly apply some spray adhesive so that the sandpaper adheres to the stick evenly without random high spots/bubbles. That way you can easily/evenly sand the frog seat and both sides of the throat. Great video. 😀

[@colinaskey9777]

Has always your restoring a Stanley plane project was spot on,keep the projects coming,very good easy viewing,

[@TomeOfKnowledge74]

Nice video, and good job! I would like to make one point, specifically on flattening the sole. The sole was not flattened properly because of the way you attached your sandpaper with clips, which raised the front and back edges of the MDF. That is why the front and back of your plane were scratched, but not the middle. The MDF had flexed, very likely resulting in a rounded sole.

[@doobedoobedo1]

Restoring an old plane is a great way to get a superb tool for not much money. I paid about the same for my mid to late 50's Record No4. It's at least 60 years old and works as well now as it did when new.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I agree, they're excellent tools and seem capable of lasting a lifetime - can't say that for a lot of today's products

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Rag 'n' Bone Brown well mines lasted me 41 years and it will outlast me....look after the tools and they will look after the wood. 👍🏼😊

[@Scubadog_]

Those shavings were so satisfying.

[@frederickwoods9731]

I want the hand plane!! Started woodworking since I watched your workshop build last year and been hooked since. Built up a fairly solid hand tool collection now but in desperate need of a decent hand plane!

[@markburgum1892]

Nice video and well timed as by coincidence I bought my first hand plane at a village market last week, a Stanley number 5 plane. Now I know what to do to bring it back to peak condition. Thanks again for the great videos

[@TheLedzepper]

Hi. as I am living in France i'm notre sur to be entitled to get it, but I would really love to, mostly from you! next month I will build my own shop and this would be my first vintage tool ! anyway, thanks for what you are doing !

[@juvum]

I just turned 60 years old and started to do some wood working. I would really want to have that brandless bench plane so I can do real good projects by using it.

[@robertsturtcman3126]

Thanks for your restoration tutorial. Lots of useful information. The proof is in your final shavings. The sharpness of your blade is impressive!. Great Job.

[@CJappy]

I love the care you put into your projects, and I would love that plane! Would make my projects more finished!

[@justinprewitt245]

Great information and thank you for the link on the website for identifying the age and type. I have a Stanley No 7 I'm going to be restoring soon.

[@Heseblesens]

You are very liberal with the oil 😋. If that plane start tu rust anytime soon I’d be very surprised. From the sound you can actually tell that the blade is properly sharp. Very good job Sir! Ten thumbs up!

[@pandoo____]

You know what I sure would like that old plane of yours, it'd come in handy seeing as I don't have one! haha

[@paulcoumas]

I would like the old plane. love the videos and have been collecting free waste wood and making things, since I started watching your chanel 😀

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Awesome job my friend, it's now worth its weight in gold 👍🏼😊

[@rosariosomma8537]

Nice job! I picked one up at a car booth sale. Will use your video to restore it. Thanks 😊

[@5lowethechamp964]

Thx for showing us. Its great watching a plane restore. Ur channel is always great to watch. Pls keep it up 👌

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thank you!

[@daigoldsack1254]

Great old tool tastefully restored should last a lifetime of work again

[@bmoelly8123]

I enjoy your videos, i too like to build things from previously used materials. my current project is building shop cabinets out of MDF scavenge from pallet skids from work.

[@amirs5512]

Stunning work on the Stanley! Your old plane would be really useful as I'm about to put in new doors and only have a small block plane!

[@chemcody5119]

Very timely Keith. I haven't won a bid on a No 4 yet but I did get a nice old No 5 Bailey. Who knows? I may have been bidding against you for that No 4!

[@LogrusUK]

Love a chance to get hold of your old plane, Dude! Top work, as always.

[@MrMagicsparky]

Nice job! I did a larger Stanley Bailey plane last year but it was in such a state I had to get it media blasted to remove the rust. Came out nice though 😄

[@charlesward3231]

I Want it! Love your videos. Been watching for a while, nothing like a good repurposing and reclaim project to help build skills, inventory, and tools. Keep it up!

[@jodydorsett8726]

Hello, just discovered and subscribed. I like to restore old hand tools and one thing I Luke to do is use low voltage electrolysis to remove rust. Basically an old phone charger and salt water. It's readily found on Google. A lot of detectorists use this. Then you can see where just some polishing or where you need to get aggressive. Good job on that tool!

[@michaelevans1658]

Good job Kieth .

[@albinocavewoman]

Nice work. You've almost inspired me to take a crack at the vintage Stanley languishing in my hutch.

[@triune_blades]

If you don't want to do it, I'd gladly do it for you. It's very rewarding. 😉

[@dottieburton5501]

ignore the bad comments love your videos I would like to have that your doing great keep up the good work love watching

[@mictheflash]

I want it, please 😁 good video... it's so nice to get an old tool back to good condition again 👍

[@G33v3s]

I really want it! desperately in need of a general purpose plane.

[@grobifarnsworth]

I'd like your old plane, too. In Germany it's very hard to get those old Stanley type planes from yard sales, it's mostly wooden planes over here.

[@mikehindley3]

Nice one mate. Just found this exact plane in my grandad's garage (he's long passed away) and will be giving it a similar treatment.

[@dameoncorfusalus5775]

Same here! 8^) Mine is in way better shape, though.

[@jphoffman1]

Nice restore! I'd love that plane!

[@cjc1216]

id love to have your old hand plane , im in need of one 😊. awesome restoration by the way that blade blade has probably never been sharper.

[@DCPorter71]

Enjoy your videos. I want the hand plane!!!

[@tonyf3n]

I want it, please. just started learning to wood work an would be a great addition to my growing tool collection, keep up the good work, it's inspiring 👍

[@tm2024yt]

Great job on restoring it, Keith! I'd really like to put your old planer to use. It would be my first and I think my neighbours would appreciate it too, since it has no power cord, hahaha. Greetings from Holland.

[@hartmutgieseking85]

i just see your new video and you asked, who want your old plane and yes, I want it, cause here in germany its hard to find used iron planes

[@vermithrax2571]

I want it please bud. Cracking job on the Stanley. Keep up the good work.

[@smallfarmproductions]

I want it! Really enjoying watching your videos and inspires me to tinker with wood!

[@Pedro.Chapps]

I have my dads mabe my granddads one of these and its in bad condition the handle has split in to several rings and its full of rust, i must get out of of storage and see what model it is on that site you linked, you done a fab job on that restoration brings back memory's of helping my dad when he used it

[@kalel810]

great video :) weird how I enjoy seeing things get restored so much just you make it look great:) also love your little sharping set up:) I would love your old one as I'm starting to do little bits myself :)

[@barneysbimbles]

Hi have recently discovered your channel and have been watching a few of your videos. It's all been really fascinating to watch and has also inspired me to undertake some projects in my small shed workshop. I had recently been looking at buying a plane from a retailer, but this video has got me looking on ebay for old stanley planes! Am definitely going to have a go at restoring my own bench plane. Thanks very much for sharing and producing great videos. 👍👍

[@Thistledoo47603]

Great job! It looks fantastic.

[@tedfinkenauer42]

Right on! Wish I saw your vid before the refurb I just did. Great tips for the next one

[@shaunrichardson3721]

Hi mate. Love watching your videos. I'd love the plane. Happy to pay postage costs too 👍

[@TheLostplot1]

I would make good use of the plane thanks for the chance Keith good luck all

[@darrenpaulgreen]

I want it! Great video Keith, feeling inspired to pick up a similar eBay bargain myself and renovate it. Until then, you role plane would come in very handy :-) Love your videos, thanks for taking the (extensive) time to keep them coming every week.

[@AliDymock]

Nice video. Got a couple Stanley planes from my grandfather that are awaiting a restoration so won't request your spare but the vid was very useful. Got a super long one (can't remember the no.) that has Made in the USA embossed on it. In the past I've always sanded rather than planed but it's cool to see how often you use yours.

[@Marks_outdoors]

Great vid , love your channel , it's great to see another small workshop have to say yours is a lot bigger than mine at 8ft x 8ft she'd

[@markharris5771]

Great job, I don’t think I’ve seen you renovate any old hand tools before.

[@UberDreww96]

Nice video. We've got a single plane in the small woodshop I work at, but it's currently broken. The main bolt hole on the frog is stripped. Would love to get a replacement for it.

[@raymondcanning7846]

I want it awesome job on restoring it

[@07fjcruiser1]

I want it. It would make a good scrub plane. Thanks for ur video.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks for posting the video Keith. Ironically I bought an almost identical no.4 plane on eBay last week! Not needed as much TLC as yours as I paid a little bit more. I used the bench/belt sander to flatten the sole and sides with 80grit. Just need to do the wooden handle now (the innards are ok) so I'll use your method. Thanks also for the link to find out how old the plane is I'm interested to find out.

[@SuperKarinaG]

I'd love that plane!

[@davewilliams355]

I want it please Keith. Love your videos from the beginning.

[@mennovandermolen8009]

Would love to have that plane!

[@buzmey9]

Turned out just fine.

[@chrishampshire9897]

Would love that plane!

[@j.d.1488]

Old looked pretty good to start with.

[@lukemagee462]

i want it. ... keep the vids coming. very informative and good to watch

[@Wilkes_guitars_and_stuff]

i want it hi Love your videos. Been watching for a while, personally i build guitars an am in need of a number 4 plane and some of you videos you have done is really inspiring such as the video you did on the bench dogs love it keep up the good work.

[@aleksamaker8118]

hi me and my dad are new to woodworking and we only have a drill and a jigsaw we could really use that hand plane and btw good job on restauration

[@jabrown7325]

Thanks Keith was able to date mine too -You’ve got a Stanley Bailey Type 19 Hand Plane, manufactured: 1948-1961 I,d love to receive your old plane to display on my shelf

[@CarmenSalamone]

want it. I have the same table saw to. and made the bench for it off your plans. Thanks or the tips.

[@shadesworkshop5213]

Great video Keith

[@shaunwhiteley3544]

Great video thanks, I love restoring old tools,, I need to find time to build the same sharpening station you used their (Iv watched that build video) Cheers

[@nixonwu1754]

what is the difference between abrasive paper and vinegar, do they both work for removing rust?

[@valeboy100]

I want it. Great video as usual. Keep 'em coming.

[@gazgough9264]

love a good restoration , nice one mate, hope im not to to late to get my hands on the plane. i could do with a proper plane the one i have takes wayyyy to long to adjust it so frustrating. its one with two twist screws to adjust the blade, but its so akward to adjust the right amount,right pain in the arse. Hope you had a good holiday / time traveling by the way

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

good video . ive just done a bailey 4, bailey 3 , record 4. all oicked up from a bootsale fir an average of 3 pounds each. bees wax on the handle after oil works great. if you scrape the old laqure with the blunt side of a flat screwdriver it comes off easily with no scoring.

[@29ginad]

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[@ellieprice3396]

Great video. Wiping the handle and tote with lacquer thinner will soften and help remove the old cracked finish.

[@fonymontana]

I need it! Just started building a guitar, inspired by yours.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

That was fun! I'm thumb up number 599! Thanks for the fun video!

[@paullukoskie6955]

Did you go to any higher grit sand paper? I’ve restored planes and I feel like 80 grit would leave quite a few scratches.

[@11hoursoff]

Top video..I don't actually own a plane yet so I WANT IT!! 👍

[@sidneyanderson1824]

excellent work

[@pieceofcake9305]

I will take the plane(I want it) - Great Video BTW look forward to next Friday

[@chrislogan8283]

hi keith enjoyed this vid, the only thing you did not do when you were sharpening you blade was round the corners off , do this you will not get blade marks on your work peice if it is wider than the sole of your plane

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thanks Chris, good tip

[@martinbrace7195]

Another great video Keith. Really enjoy your videos. I Want It.

[@julienrichard-1076]

I sure would like to give that plane a new home! :)

[@michaelsummer7082]

You could always turn your other plane into a scrub plane. Put a heavy camber on the iron and use it for heavy stock removal to knock off a wobble on a board before sending it through a planer

[@andrewward5244]

Nice refurb, always good vids

[@edrowling8217]

Please could I have the hand plane. Keep up the good videos it is nice to see a range of content.

[@sergioderderian16]

Hi Very nice vid... how can you explain that the blade protrudes so far outside the mouth?? I just bought one with this problem... looks that the frog is not the original one... Sergio

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Sounds like you need to move the frog backwards. Check out my video called hand plane set up in 7 simple steps and let me know how you get on! Good luck

[@dennisbond4867]

I would love that plane!!!

[@brianpowers6926]

I would like your plans. love the content as always, keep them coming.

[@tomjones6479]

I want it ! Great video thanks I shall restore some of my old planes