Restoring an Old Giant Wooden HAND-PLANE!

[@AreBaloni]

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[@frro28]

Very well done. I love it when old tools are brought back to life! One piece of advise - you stand on the wrong side of the work bench when planing - you should stand next to your work piece. Should you plane a long piece of wood, you can walk the length of the piece to easily reach from start to end.

[@janvalik1]

Hi Are, it's nice to see old tools been restored. But I have few experiences that may help you. - straightening the sole - you should do that having both irons wedged in as the plane body bends a bit during wedging; the irons must be pulled few milimeters back of course. IMHO also it is no shame to straighten the sole on power planer - the resulting waves on the sole are actually a bonus as they reduce the friction during the planing process - compare to japanese planes for example. - back of the iron - it should be kept flat as much as possible and using power sander will most likely make it uneven. Then the cap iron doesn't sit tight and chips could get under it. - wooden wedge - the ends of it might need to be narrowed to the sides to help avoid clogging by the chips Other than that - good job!

[@AreBaloni]

janvalik1 Thank you so much for all the great tips! I will definitely keep those in mind on my next hand plane restorations! 😊 Thank you!

[@TaylorTheOtter]

Today my grandfather gave me a jointer plane made by his grandfather. It's in surprisingly good condition considering my grandfather barely used any planes when he made his furniture. I'm excited to get it in full working condition again!

[@jackfive565]

Great job, nice too see old tools get a new life again, well done.

[@surfraptor]

Love these vids. Craftmanship. Cheers from Holland.

[@mikethompson6713]

I just got a Lyon & Smith. Cincinnati, Ohio. I think 1850’s? Looking forward to restoring it.

[@davidclark9086]

A very good and informative video. I just picked up a similar plane and need to get it in shape so this video provided some positive modification.

[@saurios]

Muy, muy bien.

[@linklindsey5658]

I admire your...whatever...Quit with the big tools!! I threw down on two BP's a big one and a little one. Put the blades in red vinegar for two days rotating and wire brushing every 6hrs. Came out looking new. Put that with the wood I conditioned with a fine wood oil and it came out looking like....well just really good LOL!! I would be proud to show it off any where. LESS IS MORE!!

[@silamaleesri8661]

That handle is wild

[@suntalunta]

How would you replace the wooden knob in front of the iron? I'm restoring a similar example but the knob is levelled...

[@jamescampbell7780]

Old beech is susceptible to worm. Wonder if the treatment for that was included?

[@triune_blades]

I hate those powder post beetles! They ruined a Stanley no.132 and an old casket smoothing plane I was hoping to restore. You did a good job. I love how beefy the iron and cap irons are on those old transitionals. The only thing I'd do differently is the wedge. You could chisel a slot to accommodate for the large screw head. That way your wedge will be more rigid. You could then taper the top of the wedge to better fit the curves of the plane. I was glad to see your sole was in excellent condition. So many of these oldies are grooved or cracked on the sole. I subbed and look forward to more videos. 😊

[@chipsterb4946]

I cringed when you applied the random orbital sander to the sides of the body. The grinder on the back of the iron... ghack!

[@REDNECKNERDVT]

I had the same reactions. When he set the iron down you can see how messed up it is from the grinder... too bad, nice looking plane

[@MadeInGreatBritain]

That’s the point I lost interest

[@Brian-dr2yi]

Yea take this with a grain of salt

[@valdetemalheiro563]

Very good,parabéns , fantástico, tanking vermat.

[@ОмарХайям-ч8г]

Молодец братишка💪

[@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo6456]

Great video - well done! I love the music and editing. Very calming. :-) That plane turned out fantastic!

[@AreBaloni]

DEKEROS.COM Thank you very much! 😁

[@NikosDIY]

Great restoration and plane.

[@barrysmit8139]

Great work and skills everybody. But pleasssse drop the music from the videos?

[@BarryIrwin]

Love my old wooden planes.

[@Dede0362]

Ótimo trabalho

[@victorlager]

Nice work!

[@AreBaloni]

Victor L Thank you! 😁

[@ViejaNocturna]

Buen trabajo!

[@JossuPappa]

Great job! I have several old planes waiting for restoration and this was a nice video to get a good feel for the project. What kind of material did you use to finish the wooden parts? I was wondering if I should use some boat lacquer to give ot a good strong protective coat on all sides except the bottom. What do you think?

[@MadeInGreatBritain]

Just use boiled linseed oil! That is all you need!

[@timothymallon]

I know the pain of sharpening those old wood bodied plane irons. All too well. My only piece of advice though, is your stance when planing. You're standing at the end of your piece, which isn't giving you the longest stroke. Stand along side the board with your angle, mostly facing it, but with your feet leaning towards where you want to go. You will have a much greater distance you can move and wont leave marks on the wood surface from stopping.

[@georgeglassanos6643]

Hello Are----Re your restoration of the "Giant," I was impressed with the thinness of the shavings you produced and wonder about the condition of the mouth of the plane. I have restored a 26 incher and the mouth is somewhat gaping and though I produce good, even shavings each sweep, they are thick as compared to your result. Can it be that the mouth of your plane is much tighter? Do you have a video that demonstrates how to resurface a sole? Thank you.

[@markharris5771]

I thought a woodworker's plane was a tool used to shave wood, and it's how well it shaved that says whether a good job was done of preparing it or not. So what if he used an orbiting sander on the sides of the plane, they don’t even touch the wood. So what if an angle grinder was used on the iron and chip breaker. As long as the first inch of the back is flat, and the chip breaker and iron match up perfectly it’s a good job done. Would I do it that way, no, but I’m a hobbyist who can spend all day getting my plane set up. My time isn’t money, unlike a professional woodworker. It seems people are quick to condemn a process without looking at the results. A great video, thank you for posting and I've subscribed.

[@MadeInGreatBritain]

It’s just not the done thing when it concerns antique wooden planes. Generally they can be very collectible. Removing the nice patina and original shape of the plane would ruin it as a collectible antique. I find that wire wool and spirit is normally as extreme as you need to be. I’d always recommend a softer approach, moving on to harsher ones if the result you are after has not been achieved. Don’t just rush for the sandpaper

[@paulwaasdorp1811]

Very nice restoration, that plane will be serving you for many years. Been restoring a couple of planes too lately, very rewarding to hear the sound of a good tuned plane making curls. Regards from the Lowlands, Paul

[@ЯковЧтаев]

👍👍👍

[@oldmanthuringen4112]

Genial !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AreBaloni]

Hartmut Zoller Thank you! 😄

[@woodturningwithkim7568]

Awesome!

[@AreBaloni]

Woodturning with Kim Thank you, Elliot! 😁

[@donbushek]

Why did you need to replace the wedge? Was it damaged?

[@AreBaloni]

Yes, it was!

[@jonwatson9765]

Yes, but I think the replacement wedge won't last long and not well made. Look at an original wedge and you may see why. Also, the wood had a split already and a new one develop in the process. I think, in the sharpening process we could have been shown the polishing if the back of the iron and the checking to see if the chip breaker seated properly on the iron and how to fix it.

[@bellevuesnekkeri]

Nice Are. Yuo say it might not be razor sharp......but I see a patch showing up on your left index finger at 5:36 that was not there at 5:25 ....so it might have been sharp after all?:):) Good job as usual, and great videography

[@AreBaloni]

Bellevue Woodshop Thank you, Roy! 😊 Well, it was definitely sharp enough! 😁

[@vincent7520]

8:08 This plane is a "planer", it is designed to make flat a large surface rather than planning the edge of a plank although it can do this too …

[@NickDV007]

Nice work Are 👍👍👍 I love the woodworm holes 😎

[@AreBaloni]

Nick DV Thank you!! 😊 I agree!

[@oivindalvestad7130]

Herlig, har funnet et lignende høvel på en bruktbutikk selv, og må se på å få restaurert den litt:)

[@JolienBrebels]

Pretty relaxing video Are! Thanks for sharing with us!😀

[@AbamAdy]

woww...i want one

[@thomasschaefer3801]

what type of coating did you use?

[@MrEldoradot]

Thomas Schaefer Isn’t it nice when the guy ignores questions but wants followers?

[@joemassey9383]

I need to hear commentary ... not just video and music ... and at least a little bit of textual instructions.

[@Sprytny1981]

Great video! The quality of your videos is improving quickly. Good work!

[@AreBaloni]

Anthony Suchodolski Thank you! 😁

[@rebeccadonaldson1464]

Did you really bring woodworm into the house without exterminating it? Watch out for your skirting and architraves which will be affected just before the floors and joists.

[@chiplane3976]

Are - great video! Nice job man! Thanks for sharing this.

[@photographylightandmagic3050]

YOUR PLANE HAS WOODWORM!

[@wjsj69]

Great vid! Wish you would've just cleaned and oiled it though, patina lost. Oh well, it'll look better in another 100 years. ; )

[@marvelousmarvin2]

If u add at least a text comment and explain or list chemicals used would be helpful

[@brianmerriman8252]

Your videos are beautiful.

[@iamrocketray]

How did you ever let that plane get in any condition but perfect, Its not an ordinary wood plane, its an expensive jointer plane, just look at the handle, its shaped way beyond what a normal working plane is, Its also not usual to have withdrawal knob(square is even more unusual) on the back of the plane, This was a very expensive plane when it was originally purchased, probably cost a month or two's wages and on a parr with later planes like a Norris, Your normal Joiner or cabinet maker could never have afforded a plane like that and a electric sander should never have got within three feet of it. I cannot say any more because I am starting to get annoyed by the treatment this work of art has had to endure.

[@mikefalcon1]

Hello, interested in restaurant one myself soon, I would like to understand your message a little bit better. Are you saying that the restauration done here was better not done?

[@samehdarawshi3537]

maybe someone can spell differences between wooden and metsl plane

[@АлександрБойцов-н3л]

Плохо вывел заточку. Завалена поверхность образующая режущую кромку. Клин ослаблен прорезью. Плохо. Учиться ещё нужно.

[@slickwoodworker3023]

how about you tell use what you're doing???!!!??? For example, what liquid did you pour in the tube? What did you apply to the plane afterwards???

[@GuyMcLaren]

That's sad removing the patina

[@donbushek]

I agree. Why would you want to make an old veteran plan look new? There's no functional reason. Just clean off the dirt, leave the original finish, and be happy.