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When I got this plane, its adjustment mechanism was in shambles. Manufacturing defects, normal wear and tear, and inept repairs certainly took their toll on its well-being. I decided to repurpose it as a fore plane. Its adjustments don't need to be very precise, so I have quite a margin for error.
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This was a long and complicated project, and at last, it's over. It's nice to be able to use this plane without getting blisters. It looks pretty and sits well in my hands, but only time will tell if this is the kind of tool I really need.
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This replacement tote for the old scrub plane turned out surprisingly well. This is my second tote project, so it was easier to make than the first. Still, not everything went as planned. I am yet to make another tote (a replacement for my Stanley #6), so hopefully next time it will be even better.
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I am slowly working towards refurbishing my "Wannabe Stanley #40" plane. There are some definitive improvements to the body: it's cleaned up, painted, and a part is replaced. Some things turned out well, some not so well, but I'm calling the body done.
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Every used plane I bought came with a wobbly tote. No surprise there, as the tote is probably the most stressed part of the plane during its normal operation. And unlike the wooden planes of old, where the tote is often tenoned into the body providing tremendous mechanical strength, the modern tote is attached with two screws at best.
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