Amazing content, truly one of a kind source of very specyfic topics of hand plane restoration on UA-cam. Got my hands on very rusty and old Millers Falls no14 and just popped the very bent and loose lever off five minutes ago! Thanks to your detailed, step by step instructions I mustered up some courage and gave that thing a few gentle whacks. Thank you and sending love from Poland!
When you have a great tool with one flaw---a tiny, persnickety flaw at that---good advice can be hard to come by. You, sir, have a way of focusing in on the issue, diagnosing the problem with superb close-ups to boot, and approaching the solution with the spirit of a surgeon's precision. Masterful! Now if I can just find my set of punches...Many thanks!
Hello, Mr. Bradfield; EXCELLENT! Great video, I think you may be an 'artist' mechanic. I have a type 16 #4, ogfcourse it is not a 'collectable'. The lateral is held by a rivet which moves in the frog. It is loose, if you turn the plane on its side the lateral falls down. If I take the frog off again I'll use a center punch & tap it on my anvil to try to tighten it a bit. Thank you for all you do. Have a GREAT day, Neighbor! PS I almost laughed out loud at your wig!
I really enjoy the "how to" videos Keith. I've watched a lot of plane restoration videos from other sources and recommended your channel to folks that don't seem to be able to get things working correctly.
Well done.I actually have made latteral adjusters from scratch.Intricate some what but I found it quite easy.I am currently building a N• 1 size plane and its very hard because every thing is so small
Such a good an informative video! Ten thumbs up! I don't like videos where the presenter talks a lot...just for the sake of talking. Or videos with all kinds of elevator music. So it is extremely refreshing to watch your videos sir, as I find them to be to the point with no excess stuff - just the right amount of the good stuff! Thank you!
Exactly what I needed, I bought a Stanley #4 several years ago with a fallen lateral adjustment lever, never realized how to fix it, now I know it thanks to this video, thank you Plane Collector!
So greatful I watched this , I was wondering if the wheel on the lever was supposed to be tight . Mine is and I thought it was a problem . Glad it's supposed to be tight.👍
Thank you!!! This is the lateral adjustment video of my dreams! This video deserves 1 million views. Thank you! I’ll be able to work and restore planes for me and my friends SO much better now.
Awesome keep those videos coming I also repair Antique and Vintage like us all some I keep and use others I move on for someone else to use Thanks for the tips Restoration of Antique and vintage furniture Bill Qld Australia 🇦🇺
Home run, sir! I've got a type 15 no 4 that still has some of the orange paint on the frog, but was missing the lateral. Time to break out the armorers kit and get my punches out. I appreciate the tutorial!
Thanks for this one - the lateral has always seemed like the weakest point of the plane to me. I have some that move easily, others that are fairly stiff. This video will help me diagnose my problems and fix them..
Thank you for this video. I am trying to restore my grandfather's Stanley sweetheart no 2 plane for my father. I still need to find a adjustment arm for it but now I know it can be done.
Some great tips thanks! I already have a couple a decent planes, two Stanley no 4s and a Record 5 1/2. I've just taken delivery of another old Stanley no 4 which I'm trying to restore for my brother. Most of the parts are good, but unfortunately, the lateral adjuster has a major flaw. The metal seems to be too thick for the frog and the front face of the lateral stands slightly proud of the face of the frog preventing the blade from seating correctly. Also the lateral adjuster catches on the back of the blade when trying to adjust to either side. Were the lateral adjusters made in different thicknesses ? I'm assuming someone has replaced it with a new one which is too thick for the frog. Is this a common problem ?
I was working on a #4 tonight and the lever just fell off and I was like I hope this can be fixed and boom here's how its done! Only other problem is the when I was removing the blade depth knob the whole shaft came out with it.
Brilliant work Keith and Fantastic tips :) I have a Type 11 No.4 that was given to me and it came without a lateral lever. I now live in a country were it is impossible to find a Stanley plane never mind a replacement lateral, but I am able to make something close enough to work until I finally find one. Can you please help in the overall dimensions of the lateral for this plane? and thank you as ever for your efforts in sharing your knowledge and showing us how to do these things properly :) Blessings ॐ
Hey Keith - man do you have a sense of timing. I just got hold of an old Union X5 plane that has a loose lateral! Perfect video - very informative as always. Thanks for sharing this.
Just tried this on an old Record plane that needed work on the frog face. The lateral adjust lever just snapped off! Turns out they hammered the pin out like a rivet to stop it coming off!
I need some help on tightening a loose Y lever or Yoke Lever that adjusts the depth of your plane blade. Any know how would be a huge help and greatly appreciated!!
You might make one, using a mending plate or similar piece of mild steel of the right thickness. Drill a center hole, then cut the disc out of the plate, file it around to the right diameter, and pin it onto the lever. I messed up a disc when flattening the surface of a frog, ended up wearing off the sides of the disc. This is how I’m gonna try and replace it. Good luck!
help I have a chance to obtain 2 old wooden planes, from what I have gleaned they are from the 18 teens there is a stamped manufactures name and stamped initials of the owner ( I assume ) What do I look for and how can I send pictures to you for advice John
Amazing content, truly one of a kind source of very specyfic topics of hand plane restoration on UA-cam. Got my hands on very rusty and old Millers Falls no14 and just popped the very bent and loose lever off five minutes ago! Thanks to your detailed, step by step instructions I mustered up some courage and gave that thing a few gentle whacks. Thank you and sending love from Poland!
When you have a great tool with one flaw---a tiny, persnickety flaw at that---good advice can be hard to come by. You, sir, have a way of focusing in on the issue, diagnosing the problem with superb close-ups to boot, and approaching the solution with the spirit of a surgeon's precision. Masterful! Now if I can just find my set of punches...Many thanks!
Hello, Mr. Bradfield;
EXCELLENT!
Great video, I think you may be an 'artist' mechanic.
I have a type 16 #4, ogfcourse it is not a 'collectable'.
The lateral is held by a rivet which moves in the frog.
It is loose, if you turn the plane on its side the lateral falls down.
If I take the frog off again I'll use a center punch & tap it on my anvil to try to tighten it a bit.
Thank you for all you do.
Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!
PS
I almost laughed out loud at your wig!
I really enjoy the "how to" videos Keith. I've watched a lot of plane restoration videos from other sources and recommended your channel to folks that don't seem to be able to get things working correctly.
Well done.I actually have made latteral adjusters from scratch.Intricate some what but I found it quite easy.I am currently building a N• 1 size plane and its very hard because every thing is so small
Such a good an informative video! Ten thumbs up!
I don't like videos where the presenter talks a lot...just for the sake of talking. Or videos with all kinds of elevator music.
So it is extremely refreshing to watch your videos sir, as I find them to be to the point with no excess stuff - just the right amount of the good stuff! Thank you!
Exactly what I needed, I bought a Stanley #4 several years ago with a fallen lateral adjustment lever, never realized how to fix it, now I know it thanks to this video, thank you Plane Collector!
So greatful I watched this , I was wondering if the wheel on the lever was supposed to be tight . Mine is and I thought it was a problem . Glad it's supposed to be tight.👍
This is the answer I needed. I will be able to replace the washer on my #5. Thank you sir!
Great videos... all those hammers around cast iron scared me, but it all worked out in the end!
Thank you!!! This is the lateral adjustment video of my dreams! This video deserves 1 million views. Thank you! I’ll be able to work and restore planes for me and my friends SO much better now.
Awesome keep those videos coming I also repair Antique and Vintage like us all some I keep and use others I move on for someone else to use
Thanks for the tips
Restoration of Antique and vintage furniture Bill Qld Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks for blazing a trail through that one Keith!
Home run, sir! I've got a type 15 no 4 that still has some of the orange paint on the frog, but was missing the lateral. Time to break out the armorers kit and get my punches out. I appreciate the tutorial!
Great vid. My Record 606's lateral always fell off, when releasing cap iron. Now I know why and will fix! Thanks,
Will
Thanks for posting Keith, very helpful, made a lot clear, Paul
Yep, still gathering parts for the restoration of the Stanley 26.
All your videos are worthwhile, thanks.
Pura vida mi amigo great video and review I like you watch your videos and I love Stanley hand tools ❤
Thanks for this one - the lateral has always seemed like the weakest point of the plane to me. I have some that move easily, others that are fairly stiff. This video will help me diagnose my problems and fix them..
Another very informative video ! Very much worth watching !
WoW , and thank you for sharing some valuable information 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks that was very helpful, now I may be able to fix the slop in one of my planes.
Thank you for this video. I am trying to restore my grandfather's Stanley sweetheart no 2 plane for my father. I still need to find a adjustment arm for it but now I know it can be done.
Thank you for that info. I don't plan on selling it so I'm thinking I might do some metal work and try to make something work.
How do you secure the frog on the vise so you can use the hammer and set?
Awesome video! I have a couple on "the pile" that are loose and one or two that are loose AND bent. This video helps a lot! Thanks!
Thank you so much for sharing this info with us!!!
Been wanting to see this as well. Thanks.
Some great tips thanks! I already have a couple a decent planes, two Stanley no 4s and a Record 5 1/2. I've just taken delivery of another old Stanley no 4 which I'm trying to restore for my brother. Most of the parts are good, but unfortunately, the lateral adjuster has a major flaw. The metal seems to be too thick for the frog and the front face of the lateral stands slightly proud of the face of the frog preventing the blade from seating correctly. Also the lateral adjuster catches on the back of the blade when trying to adjust to either side. Were the lateral adjusters made in different thicknesses ? I'm assuming someone has replaced it with a new one which is too thick for the frog. Is this a common problem ?
Excellent! Been hoping for this one!
Plane Collector I need to search for a scrap piece of rod to make one.
That, plus this video = success!
Thanks P.c.
Thanks for this tutorial. I need to do this today, I’ve got some slop in my #5 that makes it a pain to square up to iron to the work.
It worked, the lateral is firm with not slop. Cracked the frog when the punch slipped off the side of the pin.
Thanx for the video, what type of hand plane did that last frog u were workin on come from ??
I was working on a #4 tonight and the lever just fell off and I was like I hope this can be fixed and boom here's how its done! Only other problem is the when I was removing the blade depth knob the whole shaft came out with it.
Brilliant work Keith and Fantastic tips :) I have a Type 11 No.4 that was given to me and it came without a lateral lever. I now live in a country were it is impossible to find a Stanley plane never mind a replacement lateral, but I am able to make something close enough to work until I finally find one. Can you please help in the overall dimensions of the lateral for this plane? and thank you as ever for your efforts in sharing your knowledge and showing us how to do these things properly :) Blessings ॐ
Hey Keith - man do you have a sense of timing. I just got hold of an old Union X5 plane that has a loose lateral! Perfect video - very informative as always. Thanks for sharing this.
I wonder if there is a video of how to replace the washer on the lateral adjustment?
Exelent!
Just tried this on an old Record plane that needed work on the frog face. The lateral adjust lever just snapped off! Turns out they hammered the pin out like a rivet to stop it coming off!
Very worthwhile as usual. If a pin will not budge when trying to remove it, do you then use a torch?
I had the same problem and finished up using a cut down knife handle cutler rivet with success.
I need some help on tightening a loose Y lever or Yoke Lever that adjusts the depth of your plane blade. Any know how would be a huge help and greatly appreciated!!
Where do you get a new washer for the lateral if it gets lost? Bought one a while back and didn't realize the lateral was missing the washer.
You might make one, using a mending plate or similar piece of mild steel of the right thickness. Drill a center hole, then cut the disc out of the plate, file it around to the right diameter, and pin it onto the lever. I messed up a disc when flattening the surface of a frog, ended up wearing off the sides of the disc. This is how I’m gonna try and replace it. Good luck!
Awesome! I could have used this video last month on my preWWII smoother but alas I figured it out eventually! Thanks for the great videos!
help I have a chance to obtain 2 old wooden planes, from what I have gleaned they are from the 18 teens there is a stamped manufactures name and stamped initials of the owner ( I assume ) What do I look for and how can I send pictures to you for advice
John
I would have used 5/32 welding rod, easy peazy.
hi keithits the guy that wants to help with planes for vets please provide contact info so we can talk thanks