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Would you bother to restore this plane?

Would you bother to restore this plane? (post #147961)

derekcohen on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 08:20

Hand Tools

Well, would you?

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolRestorations/SlaterBullnoseRestoration.html

Regards from Perth

Derek

Derek (post #147961, reply #1 of 9)

by oldusty in reply to derekcohen [original] on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 08:59

Derek ,

Yes , I would especially if I had your fine skills with metals .

Thank you for that wonderful little story . Some tools do seem to communicate with us more then others . To me when a tool feels good in my hands , I know it will do its best .

regards , dusty , have you put it with the others yet ?

Derek, With an end result (post #147961, reply #2 of 9)

by wotnow in reply to derekcohen [original] on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 09:18

Derek,

With an end result like that, DEFINATELY!

Beautiful job, hope it's a joy to use.

regards

wot

I started out with nothing...and I still have most of it left!

derek, can you say "sour (post #147961, reply #3 of 9)

by Eef in reply to derekcohen [original] on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 12:15

derek,

can you say "sour grapes to fine wine...lemons into lemonade."

thanks again.

eef

Wonderful story. And an (post #147961, reply #4 of 9)

by Rich14 in reply to derekcohen [original] on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 12:55

Wonderful story. And an inspiring bit of workmanship.

Rich

Derek: Nicely done! It (post #147961, reply #5 of 9)

by gdblake in reply to derekcohen [original] on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 13:59

Derek:

Nicely done! It makes you wonder what was in the mind of the previous owner who butchered that little plane in the first place. The answer to your question is no, I propably would have considered the plane a lost cause had it fallen into my hands.

gdblake

We're all here because we're not all there.

Hi Derek, I would have to say (post #147961, reply #6 of 9)

by garyowen in reply to derekcohen [original] on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 14:17

Hi Derek, I would have to say no to the question. My metal working skills are a bit lacking (read nonexistent!!), but I see now I don’t need them, as should I find such a piece, I will happily send it to you, and let that little tool torment you in to giving it new life!. Wonderful job I hope you enjoy it, a fine addition to your shop. garyowen

Never tell a man how to do something,Tell him what to do and let him surprise you with his ingenuity. Gen.George S.Patton

Excellent job.. nice patina (post #147961, reply #7 of 9)

by SARGEgrinder47 in reply to derekcohen [original] on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 18:47

Excellent job.. nice patina on that work-bench! ha.. ha...

Sarge..

Woodworkers' Guild of Georgia

Hi Derek, A beaut little (post #147961, reply #8 of 9)

by shakychisel in reply to derekcohen [original] on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 20:15

Hi Derek,

A beaut little story.and an elegant solution to that particular problem.

To answer your question though, if I thought I could,I would, BUT........

Robin.

I am afraid I have to (post #147961, reply #9 of 9)

by AZMO in reply to derekcohen [original] on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 20:55

I am afraid I have to confess... In my previous life as servant boy in the Monestary I was given the task to fix this very plane. Alas you can see my handy wurk left something to be desired. It must be noted that I was thrown to the wolves and tossed from the Monestary, promising never to attempt such a repair again.

Which is why I would send it someone more worthy for repair, and spare it's fait again in this life.