New hand plane refurb site

On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 15:35:11 -0800, "AAvK" <[email protected]> wrote:

>I have seen that site and had a rather obtuse communication with him. I think
>he just uses this stuff http://www.libertyonthehudson.com/pontypool.htm and
>bakes it on once @300º when it's supposed baked about 3 or 4 times at 3 or 4
>different temuratures between coolings.

That particular japan isn't recommended to be stoved at all (this
isn't unusual for tinned formulations). Usually this is caused by a
high volatiles content to make it "tin friendly". If you bake these in
one go, then there's a risk of bubbles appearing in the surface.

Original Pontypool japan should just be stoved once, but Stanley had a
different recipe and did a series of low temperature bakes to get the
volatiles out first before cooking it properly.

--
Smert' spamionam

he makes my totes and does a great job. I bet all of his work is good.

--
Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes
Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering instructions.

> I was looking for options to replace the tote on my Stanley #8. I ran
> across a website for a retired guy right in my area that provides replica
> handles and totes at reasonable prices. He also refurbs planes using all the
> usual processes but he also offers a service to complete re-do the Japaning
> using original Stanley chemistry. If you are interested in taking an old
> plane and putting in back in first class user shape and making it pretty,
> check this out. He has pictures of some of his work online and its
> outstanding.
> http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mike_in_katy/PlaneWood/Default.htm
>
>
I have seen that site and had a rather obtuse communication with him. I think
he just uses this stuff http://www.libertyonthehudson.com/pontypool.htm and
bakes it on once @300º when it's supposed baked about 3 or 4 times at 3 or 4
different temuratures between coolings. But definitely a nicely priced resource
for at least that and nice totes and knobs.

Alex

I have used Mike for several planes in various states of need. He has done
great work, prices are fine, turnaround time is impressive and communication
is enjoyable, in my opinion.

"Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I was looking for options to replace the tote on my Stanley #8. I ran
> across a website for a retired guy right in my area that provides replica
> handles and totes at reasonable prices. He also refurbs planes using all
> the
> usual processes but he also offers a service to complete re-do the
> Japaning
> using original Stanley chemistry. If you are interested in taking an old
> plane and putting in back in first class user shape and making it pretty,
> check this out. He has pictures of some of his work online and its
> outstanding.
>
> http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mike_in_katy/PlaneWood/Default.htm
>
> Bob Davis
> Houston, Texas
>
>
>

"Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I was looking for options to replace the tote on my Stanley #8. I ran
> across a website for a retired guy right in my area that provides replica
> handles and totes at reasonable prices. He also refurbs planes using all
> the
> usual processes but he also offers a service to complete re-do the
> Japaning
> using original Stanley chemistry. If you are interested in taking an old
> plane and putting in back in first class user shape and making it pretty,
> check this out. He has pictures of some of his work online and its
> outstanding.
>
> http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mike_in_katy/PlaneWood/Default.htm
>
> Bob Davis
> Houston, Texas
>

I can't get that link to work. It just sits there.

"mark" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I can't get that link to work. It just sits there.

Works for me.

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