Incredible Stanley Hand Plane Restoration

A step-by-step detailed walk through of restoring a Stanley no. 5 1/2, type 11 hand plane, manufactured between 1910 - 1918. The complete restoration includes the japanning process and making a new tote and knob. I bought this plane at the Whistle-Stop Trade Days flea market in Clarendon, TX for $12, which at the time seemed like a gamble given its terrible condition. Stanley No. 5 - 8 Tote Template and Instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-n0U... 0:00 Intro 0:26 Disassembly, Cleaning, & Rust Removal 5:58 Broken Screw Extraction & Thread Tapping 7:38 Making A New Tote (Handle) 10:53 Making A New Knob 12:21 Flattening the Sole 13:07 Homemade Japanning 13:53 Applying Finish to Tote and Knob 14:33 Reassembly 15:43 Final Product & Glamour Shots