Also see a list of my Stanley Transitionals. Although not all types are represented, all sizes are. Type 1. Boston Bailey 1867-1869 A. Trademark stamped […]
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My Transitional Planes
Transitional Planes I’ve been trying to force myself to catalog my plane collection. So if you don’t mind following along, I’ll try to post a […]
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A new cherry body for a Stanley Transitional.
Here is the before shot .
Continue readingRestoring the Sargent Transitional Part 5 – The Before & After
Other Transitionals I have restored –Previous
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Restoring the Sargent Transitional Part 4 – Base
You get lots of opinions on what to do and not to do when it comes to restoring/refinishing the base. I hear “never sand” […]
Continue readingRestoring the Sargent Transitional Part 3 – The Blade
If you plan to use you transitional, as with any plane, you want the blade (iron or cutter if you prefer) cleaned up and sharpened. […]
Continue readingRestoring the Sargent Transitional Part 2 – The Knob & Tote
While the parts are soaking in the Citric Acid Bath, we’ll turn our attention to the knob and tote. This one needs some repair. This […]
Continue readingRestoring the Sargent Transitional Part 1
This is a Sargent type 2 #3416 (a #26 in Stanley terms. It 15” long. The body is beech. I’m going to do a restore […]
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