Bedrock 605 Plane Restoration

[Knottscott]

Several weeks ago I acquired a Bedrock 605 Type 6 at a local antique coop. It was made between 1914 qand 1918 and was pretty rough. I opted restore it the best I could with reasonable effort and cost, though I didn't take the time to go off the deep end. With spring shop time looming large, this is where I've got to stop for the time being...I fixed the handle, cleaned up as much rust as I could, replaced the front screw on the rear tote, honed the blade, painted the top, and generally just gave it some TLC and elbow grease.

Before & After:

[Uncle Cracker]

Great job! She's a beaut...

[LarryG]

WOW! I'll give you fifty bucks for that. Okay, make it seventy-five ...

I have a few old planes of my own that, while not in anywhere near as bad a shape as yours was, could also use a little TLC. I'd be interested to know what steps and products you used, if you'd be so kind.

[pelligrini]

I'm intrested as well.

[Knottscott]

Sure...I disassembled everything down to the screws, then plastered the rusty parts with Krud Kutter Rust Remover (a diluted phosporic acid best I can tell), alternated between wire brushing the rust, and resoaking with rust remover until most of the visible rust was gone. Evaporust was suggested but I couldn't find any. Then I took 150 grit sand paper to the exposed metal surfaces of the base, the blade, and the cap iron. Then I followed by 220 grit on the lever cap and the afore mentioned parts. Lots and lots of sanding, wire brushing, and occasional WD-40. I painted the top with black enamel and baked it an hour or so. The top of the base is still fairly pitted, but I wasn't willing to do any more about it.

The rear tote repair was done with standard yellow glue and clamp pressure. I filled any gaps in the break with Superglue, and followed coat of poly spray to both handles.

[pelligrini]

Nice, thanks.

Your liberal addition of elbow grease really paid off, that plane looks good.

[LarryG]

Thanks, Scott, that's all very helpful. One follow-up Q: did you simply bake the paint job in a conventional oven? At what temperature? Thanks again!

[Pappy]

Nice cleanup work. If this is going to be a shop user you have plenty of metal left for several years of service.

[Knottscott]

Thanks, Scott, that's all very helpful. One follow-up Q: did you simply bake the paint job in a conventional oven? At what temperature? Thanks again!

I didn't actually measure a temp, but it wasn't very warm. I only allowed the preheat stage to heat for a maybe 20 seconds. Then repeated that every 10-15 minutes...I doubt it got over 150F. The plane's sole was warm to touch but not burning hot...I was able to handle it with bare hands.

[atgcpaul]

Excellent rehab. Is the sole corrugated or flat? My #6 Bedrock has a
corrugated sole. It is my favorite handplane (my Stanley low-angle block
plane coming in a close second).

Good work!

Paul

[Knottscott]

Excellent rehab. Is the sole corrugated or flat? My #6 Bedrock has a
corrugated sole. It is my favorite handplane (my Stanley low-angle block
plane coming in a close second).

Good work!

Paul

Hi Paul - The sole is flat....it still needs a little more work before the next "photo shoot"!

[phrog]

Beautiful job!
Richard