{"id":67127,"date":"2021-07-15T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T10:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/?p=67127"},"modified":"2025-08-26T20:51:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T00:51:41","slug":"restoring-the-holy-grail-of-vintage-planes-stanley-no-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/2021\/07\/15\/restoring-the-holy-grail-of-vintage-planes-stanley-no-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Restoring the Holy Grail of Vintage Planes (Stanley No. 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3-xHCyEyTPk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Rex Krueger<\/strong><br \/>\nPublished 14 Jul 2021<\/p>\n<p>What does it take to restore the worlds rarest handplane? (Plus restoration tips and tricks.)<\/p>\n<p>More video and exclusive content: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/rexkrueger\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/rexkrueger<\/a><br \/>\nGet your plane restoration supplies: (Scroll Down )<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>*affiliate links below<\/p>\n<p>3-in-1 Oil: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eeAunO\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eeAunO<\/a><br \/>\nMineral Spirits: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ib2BFo\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ib2BFo<\/a><br \/>\nLittle Punch Set: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kewrLN\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kewrLN<\/a><br \/>\nSmall Hammer: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kgUYjr\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kgUYjr<\/a><br \/>\nBoiled Linseed Oil: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VBhBol\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VBhBol<\/a><br \/>\nClear Shellac: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U895wR\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U895wR<\/a><br \/>\nPaste Wax: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hDZarH\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hDZarH<\/a><br \/>\nAcid Brushes: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yVvM63\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yVvM63<\/a><br \/>\nSteel Rule: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hDL0qL\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hDL0qL<\/a><br \/>\nFine Wire-Wheel kit for drill-press: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3B19tOj\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3B19tOj<\/a><br \/>\nRed Scotch-Bright Wheels: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3khnqBN\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3khnqBN<\/a><br \/>\n0000 steel wool: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xEytJf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xEytJf<\/a><br \/>\n150 Sand Paper: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xEc5zu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xEc5zu<\/a><br \/>\n(expensive and totally worth it)<br \/>\nBench Grinder: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hCwMpS\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hCwMpS<\/a><br \/>\n(This is mine and I love it, but you can get by with a cheaper one.)<br \/>\nWire Wheel for Bench Grinder: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TdVUtU\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TdVUtU<\/a><br \/>\nRespirator: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wzemLb\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wzemLb<\/a><br \/>\nCartridges: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U8H4VW\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U8H4VW<\/a><br \/>\n(ESSENTIAL. Do NOT breathe the dust from restoring planes!)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Get My New Book, <em>Everyday Woodworking<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uQtdQr\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uQtdQr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Related Videos<\/p>\n<p>Fast plane restoration with BENCH GRINDER<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/P6-zQSFUl84\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/P6-zQSFUl84<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thrift store wooden planes: total restoration, perfect shavings.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IzccbYYqwbw\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/IzccbYYqwbw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are transitional planes any good?<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KvgAjZnM7og\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/KvgAjZnM7og<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Stanley No. 1 Videos by James Wright<\/p>\n<p>Why Is This Worth $1000<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nsivK-NGpEE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/nsivK-NGpEE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How to Restore a Stanley No 1 Hand Plane<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7xxHjV8QmIM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/7xxHjV8QmIM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Music: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensound.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.bensound.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for Fabrication First, my FREE newsletter: <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gRhEVT\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gRhEVT<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wood Work for Humans Tool List<\/strong> (affiliate):<br \/>\n*Cutting*<br \/>\nGyokucho Ryoba Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Z5Wmda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Z5Wmda<\/a><br \/>\nDewalt Panel Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HJqGmO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HJqGmO<\/a><br \/>\nSuizan Dozuki Handsaw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3abRyXB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3abRyXB<\/a><br \/>\n(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)<br \/>\nSpear and Jackson Tenon Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2zykhs6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2zykhs6<\/a><br \/>\n(Needs tune-up to work well.)<br \/>\nCrown Tenon Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l89Dut\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l89Dut<\/a><br \/>\n(Works out of the box)<br \/>\nCarving Knife: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DkbsnM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DkbsnM<\/a><br \/>\nNarex True Imperial Chisels: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EX4xls\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EX4xls<\/a><br \/>\n(My favorite affordable new chisels.)<br \/>\nBlue-Handled Marples Chisels: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tVJARY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tVJARY<\/a><br \/>\n(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.) <\/p>\n<p>*Sharpening*<br \/>\nHoning Guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TaJEZM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TaJEZM<\/a><br \/>\nNorton Coarse\/Fine Oil Stone: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36seh2m\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/36seh2m<\/a><br \/>\nNatural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3irDQmq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3irDQmq<\/a><br \/>\nGreen buffing compound: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XuUBE2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XuUBE2<\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>*Marking and Measuring*<br \/>\nStockman Knife: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Pp4bWP\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Pp4bWP<\/a><br \/>\n(For marking and the built-in awl).<br \/>\nSpeed Square: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gSi6jK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gSi6jK<\/a><br \/>\nStanley Marking Knife: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ewrxo3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ewrxo3<\/a><br \/>\n(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)<br \/>\nBlue Kreg measuring jig: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QTnKYd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QTnKYd<\/a><br \/>\nRound-head Protractor: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37fJ6oz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/37fJ6oz<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>*Drilling*<br \/>\nForstner Bits: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jpBgPl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jpBgPl<\/a><br \/>\nSpade Bits: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U5kvML\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U5kvML<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>*Work-Holding*<br \/>\nOrange F Clamps: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2u3tp4X\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2u3tp4X<\/a><br \/>\nScrew Clamp: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gCa5i8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gCa5i8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get my woodturning book: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/book<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screenshot-2021-07-15-at-16-00-28-Restoring-the-Holy-Grail-of-Vintage-Planes-Stanley-No-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screenshot-2021-07-15-at-16-00-28-Restoring-the-Holy-Grail-of-Vintage-Planes-Stanley-No-1-480x270.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-67129\" 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