Tag Archives: No. 4

Car booty – 9th September 2012

Posted on 09/09/2012 by John

Today we went to the Pease Pottage car boot sale. I think it’s the biggest one we’ve ever been to, although as it starts at 7am during the summer we probably missed at least a quarter of the stalls, who … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding planes – Part 2

Posted on 29/08/2012 by John

Following on from Part 1 As I stripped down the Acorn No. 4 first I’m starting to reassemble it first. The tote handle seems to have stuck together nicely and even the knob looks ok … … so I started … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding planes – Part 1

Posted on 27/08/2012 by John

Having stripped and de-rusted 3 old planes it is now time to think about any reassembly. I’ve still not decided whether to leave the “as dipped and scoured” finish or to have a go with some abrasive. Whichever I decide … Continue reading →

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De-rusting planes – Part 1

Posted on 26/08/2012 by John

After buying an assortment of old planes and old saws recently, I bought some de-greaser and rust remover from Axminster to have a go at cleaning them up. I don’t think any of them have any value as collectors items … Continue reading →

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Saw seeing

Posted on 25/08/2012 by John

The other day when I was in the bric-a-brac shop I noticed some old hand saws in the outdoor section. There were a couple of Disstons and a Spear & Jackson. Today when I went back they were still outside … Continue reading →

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Plane sale-ing

Posted on 21/08/2012 by John

(Apologies for the terrible pun! 🙂 ) I had a day off work today and got to spend a little bit of time with my wife while my mother-in-law looked after the kids. After traipsing round town for a bit … Continue reading →

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