I see a lot of old (unrestored) transitional planes' stocks which have a red mahogany, cherry chestnut, or auburn color. However, I found the bare stock of the plane in this video - after it had been treated with several coats of feed N wax, to be very, VERY eye catching. The color was very bright and vibrant, kind of a honey/honey maple, to an almost marigold color. If I were to ever restore any of the transitional planes I have, I would DEFINITELY try to finish them with that type of look.
Really like you new video format. Like you showing the break down and adding the music. Keep up the good work. Oh and by the way I now have 15 Stanley no.6 planes. I trying to get one of each type Stanley made lol I love them. I also have no.3,4,5,51/4,6,7,&8 still looking for a 4 & 5 1/2 to add. I've restored all of them following your videos and they have been really helpful
Awesome! I was thinking of your videos while I was restoring a Stanley 605-1/2C that I found for $5 at a junk shop. Most of the plane was just lightly rusted but for some reason the iron assembly, the lever cap and the area behind the frog were rusted bad: so bad I need replacement parts. I got all the screws out with a torch, except the frog adjustment screw. It broke on me - flush with the back. Gonna have to find a machinist who can drill and tap out a 1/4” @ 24 tpi hole. Ugh! But because of your inspiration and instruction the job will get done. Semper Fi!
Great job Keith! And good call on keeping the original finish, it looks fantastic. You're video production is improving as well, can't wait for the next one!
Very nice job Keith, I like how the wood looked after the oil treatment. Another great plane again. Btw, nice new wig, looks like one of Tina Turner. Don't start singing Private dancer.... regards, Paul
