Hello fellows, I was browsing through a local Thrift store here in Bangor and found this. Paid $3 for it, so if it can't be fix'd up, no real loss. Can't see a brand name anywhere, only "Made in the USA" on the base plate (4th picture), under the blade and in front of the rear handle. Small crack in the rear of the back handle. I'm thinking I can put some glue in it and clamp it, or fill it, or just let it be. Thanks to fire65 for posting his reno's. I probably would have passed over this had I not seen his posts. Is there anyway to tell if it's worth rebuilding?
The (presumed) adjustment wheel is rusted to the bolt. It & the bolt turn freely, but don't seem to do anything. Does that mean the threads are stripped where it goes into the blade? This is the first time I've ever actually looked closely at a plane. This will be a learning process! Any input will be greatly appreciated.
I found this on you tube, looks like an exact match.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+do+you+restore+a+vintage+hand+plane%3F&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS779US779&oq=How+do+you+restore+a+vintage+hand+plane%3F&aqs=chrome..69i57j0.13381j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=1
The (presumed) adjustment wheel is rusted to the bolt. It & the bolt turn freely, but don't seem to do anything. Does that mean the threads are stripped where it goes into the blade? This is the first time I've ever actually looked closely at a plane. This will be a learning process! Any input will be greatly appreciated.
I found this on you tube, looks like an exact match.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+do+you+restore+a+vintage+hand+plane%3F&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS779US779&oq=How+do+you+restore+a+vintage+hand+plane%3F&aqs=chrome..69i57j0.13381j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=1
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