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Derusting planes – Part 3

Posted on 29/05/2013 by John

It’s been a while since I last posted on this subject and I’ve now built a cylindrical derusting tank from soil pipe that is good for dipping longer planes. I managed to separate the blade and chip breaker a while … Continue reading →

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Further adventures in derusting

Posted on 29/05/2013 by John

Following on from my previous post. You may have noticed some other bits amongst the plane and axe parts in the photo below: These are part of my Stanley 905 breast drill, which I’ve been meaning to clean up for … Continue reading →

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Adventures in derusting

Posted on 29/05/2013 by John

Yesterday I built a cylindrical derusting tank from soil pipe. It works well for longer tools, like the tin snips I bought at a car boot sale in April

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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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