Stanley 4 1/2 Plane

tuna1957 · 16 Oct 2021, 17:35

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 .

mrossk · 16 Oct 2021, 19:32

lot easier to flatten the bottom of this one than those in my shop!

tuna1957 · 16 Oct 2021, 20:18

@mrossk said:

lot easier to flatten the bottom of this one than those in my shop!

A big amen to that !

Bryan K · 17 Oct 2021, 01:22

Excellent model!

Mike Amos · 17 Oct 2021, 10:57

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?

tuna1957 · 17 Oct 2021, 20:31

Well got the body casting finished….. I think. Ohh…. did I mention the plane has a corrugated sole ?

tuna1957 · 18 Oct 2021, 02:22

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.

tuna1957 · 19 Oct 2021, 18:33

Handle and knob in place...... now for the the frog ..... yippee !!!!!

Mike Amos · 19 Oct 2021, 20:03

Bryan K · 20 Oct 2021, 02:50

Excellent.

alvis · 20 Oct 2021, 09:38

Nice

tuna1957 · 21 Oct 2021, 15:57

Thanks gentlemen

tuna1957 · 21 Oct 2021, 20:09

The frog is done ! Hooray ! Down to the small bits and threading the machine screws

tuna1957 · 21 Oct 2021, 20:56

Oops….. forgot the knurling on the adjustment knob….. me bad….. here it is !

tuna1957 · 21 Oct 2021, 23:30

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.

pbacot · 22 Oct 2021, 05:38

OK. Someone had to say it. Can we see the hidden geometry? Hungry for more!

tuna1957 · 22 Oct 2021, 17:33

pbacot , you asked for it...... might wear you out with this mess !

Dave R · 22 Oct 2021, 20:47

Excellent! Very sharp model. You've really been honing your skills.

tuna1957 · 23 Oct 2021, 15:33

Thanks Dave. Hardest part has been getting the measurements off the original !

Dave R · 23 Oct 2021, 15:39

I magine that is a challenge. Especially with castings.