How To Restore A Stanley Hand Plane

In this video I restore a clients Stanley Bailey Pattern No. 4 1/2 smoothing plane. I removed all the rust, cleaned all the pieces and got it razor sharp.

Hope you guys enoy.

[EarlUndershirt]

This is my new fav channel. So interesting to see someone use hand tools in the 21st century. Its so cool to watch and it makes me wanna learn woodworking.

[mhwang]

Stropping it with leather aligns the metal at a microscopic level. I had an old woodworking teacher show me before and after stropping and the difference is amazing. Before, the metal has these grind marks that look scratches that go in all directions. After stropping, all the scratches were aligned in the SAME DIRECTION, hundreds of them in a microscopic level. That's what gives it that mirror finish and razor sharp edge. It was amazing.

[jimsaunders]

Great video as always. Absolutely love your channel, very fulfilling and relaxing. Some before and after close up pictures would be great if you're doing a restoration video, so that we can see how much of a difference you've made.

[josephdolman]

Never thought I'd be invested into an Irish joiner/carpenter but love the accent and his personality

[nathanieltan]

My favorite plane was from a middle aged woman who was getting rid of her deceased father’s woodworking tools. There’s a wonderful feeling being able to give old tools a new lease on life. Tools with a bit of history really feel special.

[hughesnevada]

Geez Louise, I wish I'd come across this channel a month ago. I found a hand-plane buried in a bunch of mud and since my girlfriend just graduated from a cabinetmaking program I thought I'd give a go at restoring it...made a bit of a mess though because I'm clueless. This'll be a big help! Also just found a saw sitting under a microwave tonight, so I'll be coming back. Thanks Eoin!

[harryquick]

Just bought my first one off eBay. Brilliant video Eoin 👍🏼

[shanecoyle]

I love these videos after work. They really chill me out. I learn so much but one of the most important lessons is I need to find a cork lass with a similar accent I could listen to it all day.

[Mikego]

Great no frills videos, thanks for not overshadowing your vids with annoying music.

[lawrencebeaulieu]

I'm from New Britain, CT. USA. Hardware City. The home of Stanley Tools. Great job.

[davearonow]

"Lucy Gone Mad" is a GREAT band name!

[Snigismund]

I want to use more old handtools from now on. they will last a life time, they are simple and you can repair them your self. Very nice

[paulfisher]

This is proper woodworking not using electric ⚡️ brilliant channel

[WhyNot-kqgb]

why do i love this channel?!?!? i can barely put together ikea-esque furniture but am binging the heck out of ur vids. 10/10 eoin!

[mysecretexperiments]

I’m a hand tool collector too. I always relate to the satisfaction it brings you! I wanted to congratulate you on all the success. Also, I have had so much trouble with drying wood especially stringy woods like shag bark hickory. A video on that topic would be greatly appreciated! I understand it’s mostly moisture content but any tips or tricks would help.

[budlloyd]

great video! the stropping is basically just an ultra-high grit abrasive, especially if you use the stropping compound. But even if you use bare leather it is still abrasive enough to polish up and remove any remaining bur. So it's basically getting that edge super fine, and also polishes it up even more than the sandpaper will.

[hefellump]

Cool channel. I was born in 82 and these where the tools i remember from the 80s or 90s

[zackrome]

Once I have a house I'm going to invest in these old hand tools, seems like a very rewarding and fun hobby

[nickywilkinson]

Always good to see people using hand tools. Personally, I always reach for the power tools when doing any DIY. But as we all know, nothing beats a hand finish.

[kianareichert]

find ur videos relaxing, thanks from new Zealand