Stanley 4 1/2 Plane
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Decided to put this in “work in progress” as it might be a good while until it’s finished. Got inspired by all the wonderful mechanical bits DaveR models. This is a Stanley 4 1/2 Smooth Plane that I own. Pulling measurements off it the best I can with a dial caliper. This thing is giving me quite a headache. My brain is pretty much stuck on “feet and inches” , measuring and working in decimals makes my head hurt
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lot easier to flatten the bottom of this one than those in my shop!
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@mrossk said:
lot easier to flatten the bottom of this one than those in my shop!
A big amen to that !
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Excellent model!
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Sometimes, what seem like simple objects can bring brainteasers we do not expect, you have done a great job on this, it looks great. Context render?
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Well got the body casting finished….. I think. Ohh…. did I mention the plane has a corrugated sole ?
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Thanks Bryan, Thanks Mike. Everyone should hold off on the “great” comments until I get this thing finished ! Might get frustrated and throw it in the trash
. Just doing it for a little change of pace. It will patiently wait in the parts bin. Might get used at some point or it might just take up a little drive space collecting dust. 
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Handle and knob in place...... now for the the frog ..... yippee !!!!!
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Excellent.
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Nice
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Thanks gentlemen
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The frog is done ! Hooray ! Down to the small bits and threading the machine screws
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Oops….. forgot the knurling on the adjustment knob….. me bad….. here it is !
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Got the hold-down screw for the lever cap done. In the process noticed I forgot a couple of casting recesses in the bottom side of the frog ! I suspect there is going to be a lot of going back for things I missed.
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OK. Someone had to say it. Can we see the hidden geometry? Hungry for more!
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pbacot , you asked for it...... might wear you out with this mess !
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Excellent! Very sharp model. You've really been honing your skills.
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Thanks Dave. Hardest part has been getting the measurements off the original !
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I magine that is a challenge. Especially with castings.
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