Before/after: 1940s Stanley No. 5 brought back with electrolysis and a lot of sandpaper
@benchtop_bea
Oct 11, 2026 · 515 views
Flea market, $8, looked like it was pulled from a lake. Electrolysis overnight, lapped the sole on float glass, sharpened the iron to 25°, new finish on the tote. Takes see-through shavings now.
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The No. 5 is the one plane everyone should own. Nice work on the tote, the grain match is better than factory.
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