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   Westchester | Aug 10, 2011 02:57pm | #1

   Planes

   All of the above works - also try emery paper 220 grit.  Wire brush by hand or with a wire wheel  on a 4 in. grinder.

   SA

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   mvflaim | Aug 12, 2011 06:54pm | #2

   I wrote a blog on fixing up a No 7

   I wrote a blog about fixing up an old Stanley No 7 jointer plane. You can read it here

   http://mvflaim.wordpress.com/2011/08/12/restoring-a-stanley-no-7-jointer-plane/

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   Westchester | Aug 12, 2011 07:11pm | #3

   Great article MV. 

   What do you think about navel jelly.  Is it similar to Evapo Rust - or much different -

   Thanks,

   SA

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   mvflaim | Aug 12, 2011 11:02pm | #4

   Thanks

   I hate naval jelly. I used it once and it stained the metal.

   I actually use Citric Acid now instead of Evapo Rust. Works as well but is much cheaper. I bought 15lbs of Citric Acid on Ebay for $40. Will last me years

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   Metod | Aug 13, 2011 01:55pm | #5

   White Vinegar

   Try white vinegar (from a grocery store). You might like the results. With citric acid (se a post below) you can mix a higher concentration - that would work faster.

   Best wishes,

   Metod

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   Nizzi | Sep 05, 2011 07:17pm | #6

   Plane Restoration

   Hi,

   I have restored over 300 planes.  Sandblasting works quite well on the inner surfaces, if you have access to a blaster. If not, electrolysis is a gentler way and will do the entire plane in one event. You will still have to do some scrubbing, but it will take much less effort. Some of the rust will actually be converted back to iron in the process. I can forward you info on how it is done. A fine wire wheel at 3450 RPM also is effective and will work to polish some surfaces.

   Sanding a sole flat will not really get it flat. By flat I mean where you can take shavings down around one to two thousandths of an inch thin. I have a service that will restore any plane to DEAD flat. If interested, email me at   [email protected]  for more information. I also can remachine all critical surfaces on the frog. With the sole dead flat and frog restored you will get the performance that rivals any top of the line plane. Check out Chris Schwarz's blog for a review of my work around  Dec. 1 2009   "Vintage Planes That Are Better Than New".

   Regards, Steve Nisbett

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   McDonald | Sep 06, 2011 11:03am | #7

   Removing rust from planes

   I don't have the links but look up this link http://www.rowand.net/Shop/Tools/Electrolysis.htm 

   I did this with a rusted fire pit,  not hand tools and was amazed how well it worked.  You'll need one table spoon of baking soda per gallon of water and a 12 volt battery and a steel Sacrificial  piece that the rust will more too.

   This works great

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   Metod | Sep 07, 2011 07:15am | #8

   Battery Charger

   Some folks used battery chargers nd reported good results.

   Best wishes,

   Metod

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   RalphBarker | Sep 09, 2011 11:19am | #9

   fixing up old dogs

   I "fixed up" my old dog by using Grecian Formula on the graying facial hair prior to taking him to the dog park to meet the ladies.  ;-)

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   Metod | Sep 10, 2011 12:23pm | #11

   An Improvement?

   Ralph,

   Given that the dogs are color blind - how much do you think you improved your dog's chances? <g>

   Best wishes (to your dog too),

   Metod

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   RalphBarker | Sep 10, 2011 12:40pm | #12

   the dog's chances

   I did this because the dog asked me to. He had been watching those ads on TV featuring sports figures with gray beards and such, and became motivated. Now, he's pushing for a Dogiagra prescription.  ;-)

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   RalphBarker | Sep 10, 2011 12:41pm | #13

   the dog's chances

   I did this because the dog asked me to. He had been watching those ads on TV featuring sports figures with gray beards and such, and became motivated. Now, he's pushing for a Dogiagra prescription.  ;-)

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   Metod | Sep 11, 2011 11:32am | #14

   A lot of TV fare probably increases the need for -agra intervention. As with prescriptions - I hope that you have a low co-pay.

   Best wishes,

   Metod

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   netserv666 | Sep 09, 2011 07:20pm | #10

   The electrolysis works pretty well, but be careful and use a well ventilated place ie outside or use a hood. I made mine in a plastic tote with rebar wired to a battery charger and using washing soda for a reagent. This process works but gives of hydrogen gas a by product so take the proper precautions.