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brandom11 wrote:
snip: They are
all very dusty and shop worn, any concerns if I take my plane and clean
them up a bit? I don't plan on putting a finish on them and they'll
receive light handling.

The only concern is that you will pretty much destroy any value they
might have as antiques or collectors items if you take a plane to them.
Those collectors are funny about that kind of stuff. But if you just
want to hold on to them and want them to look nicer, go right ahead.