I picked up an old stanley bedrock no 603 this weekend for 5 bucks,
The blade and all mechanical parts appear to be in good shape but in
need of cleaning and sharpening. The base looks like its coated with
old dry paint streaks.

Here are a couple picks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/IMG_0621.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/IMG_0622.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/IMG_0624.jpg

I hope I can find a few more, this is the first plane I ever owned and
will need to learn how to set it up for use.

That's a very good start for a first plane, especially for $5!

That's a very good start for a first plane, especially for $5!

"Modat22" wrote in message
...
I picked up an old stanley bedrock no 603 this weekend for 5 bucks,
The blade and all mechanical parts appear to be in good shape but in
need of cleaning and sharpening. The base looks like its coated with
old dry paint streaks.

Looks like the bedrock version of a type 11 or so. Can't quite read those
patent dates on the body.

What kind of logo is on the front of the blade?

Regardless, nice snag! You could probably off it on ebay for $70 or so.
SH


Here are a couple picks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/IMG_0621.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/IMG_0622.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/IMG_0624.jpg

I hope I can find a few more, this is the first plane I ever owned and
will need to learn how to set it up for use.

On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 07:51:41 -0700, "Slowhand" I'm@work wrote:



Looks like the bedrock version of a type 11 or so. Can't quite read those
patent dates on the body.

What kind of logo is on the front of the blade?

Regardless, nice snag! You could probably off it on ebay for $70 or so.
SH


Here are a couple picks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/IMG_0621.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/IMG_0622.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/IMG_0624.jpg


I'll have to check it out closer when I get home.

Modat22 wrote:
I picked up an old stanley bedrock no 603 this weekend for 5 bucks,
The blade and all mechanical parts appear to be in good shape but in
need of cleaning and sharpening. The base looks like its coated with
old dry paint streaks.
Here are a couple picks.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/IMG_0621.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/IMG_0622.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...t/IMG_0624.jpg
I hope I can find a few more, this is the first plane I ever owned and
will need to learn how to set it up for use.

I agree, and you suck BTW. Do yourself a favor though, clean the runst
off it, if any, and put it aside. Get a #4 or a #5 and use it as your
learning how-to plane. Save the Bedrock until you really know what
you're doing. Take a look at Jeff Gorman's website as well as Patrick
Leach's. Then you'll be much better equipped to deal with a Bedrock.
YMMV.

Dave in Fairfax
--
reply-to doesn't work
use:
daveldr at att dot net
American Association of Woodturners
http://www.woodturner.org
Capital Area Woodturners
http://www.capwoodturners.org/
PATINA
http://www.patinatools.org

On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 15:43:22 GMT, Dave in Fairfax
wrote:

Do yourself a favor though, clean the runst
off it, if any, and put it aside.

Don't even do that much - just put it aside as it is, in a dry cardboard
box. Then restore your first plane from a low-value clunker and use this
as your second restoration.

Get a #4 or a #5 and use it as your
learning how-to plane

Agreed. Pay another $5 for a #5, which is about the best size for a
bench plane. Then read the usual resources (Jeff Gorman etc.) which are
posted here regularly. Learn electrolysis, learn sharpening, learn plane
fettling.

By the looks of it the front handle has split and is taped up. If it's a
rosewood knob, then it's worth gluing that up neatly and restoring -
otherwise they're available as spares, or you can say hi to a wood
turner.

I think it's a type #13 or so, as it appears to have a cast ring around
the front knob. A good age for user planes and a #3 is a nice small
smoother, when well tuned. Bit delicate for a main plane, so find it
that #5 to keep it company.

Or you could just use this plane as a dust collector - finding a $5
Bedrock on your first outing is major suckage !

Agreed. Pay another $5 for a #5, which is about the best size for a
bench plane. Then read the usual resources (Jeff Gorman etc.) which are
posted here regularly. Learn electrolysis, learn sharpening, learn plane
fettling.

By the looks of it the front handle has split and is taped up. If it's a
rosewood knob, then it's worth gluing that up neatly and restoring -
otherwise they're available as spares, or you can say hi to a wood
turner.

I think it's a type #13 or so, as it appears to have a cast ring around
the front knob. A good age for user planes and a #3 is a nice small
smoother, when well tuned. Bit delicate for a main plane, so find it
that #5 to keep it company.

Or you could just use this plane as a dust collector - finding a $5
Bedrock on your first outing is major suckage !

I live is a very rural area where the cows outnumber the humans by 5
to 1, Its not unusual to find a bunch of antique tools and the like at
yard sales or in old abandoned barns. I've found many wood block
planes without any hardware but I didn't buy them. Another common
antique tool in my area is a shingle cutter (Not sure if that's the
proper name or not)

"Modat22" wrote in message
...


Agreed. Pay another $5 for a #5, which is about the best size for a
bench plane. Then read the usual resources (Jeff Gorman etc.) which are
posted here regularly. Learn electrolysis, learn sharpening, learn plane
fettling.

By the looks of it the front handle has split and is taped up. If it's a
rosewood knob, then it's worth gluing that up neatly and restoring -
otherwise they're available as spares, or you can say hi to a wood
turner.

I think it's a type #13 or so, as it appears to have a cast ring around
the front knob. A good age for user planes and a #3 is a nice small
smoother, when well tuned. Bit delicate for a main plane, so find it
that #5 to keep it company.

Or you could just use this plane as a dust collector - finding a $5
Bedrock on your first outing is major suckage !

I live is a very rural area where the cows outnumber the humans by 5
to 1, Its not unusual to find a bunch of antique tools and the like at
yard sales or in old abandoned barns. I've found many wood block
planes without any hardware but I didn't buy them. Another common
antique tool in my area is a shingle cutter (Not sure if that's the
proper name or not)

I believe that the proper term would be a froe.

http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/000583.php

On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 18:14:24 GMT, Modat22 wrote:

Or you could just use this plane as a dust collector - finding a $5
Bedrock on your first outing is major suckage !

I live is a very rural area where the cows outnumber the humans by 5
to 1,

I udderstand now. I guess they want something with a bigger handle, to
work better with hooves.

Modat22 wrote:
I live is a very rural area where the cows outnumber the humans by 5
to 1, Its not unusual to find a bunch of antique tools and the like at
yard sales or in old abandoned barns. I've found many wood block
planes without any hardware but I didn't buy them. Another common
antique tool in my area is a shingle cutter (Not sure if that's the
proper name or not)

So where do you live? Lots of people around here would love to find a
place to get old tools. You might be able to help them out.

Dave in Fairfax

On Tue, 28 Jun 2005 17:28:41 GMT, Dave in Fairfax
wrote:

Modat22 wrote:
I live is a very rural area where the cows outnumber the humans by 5
to 1, Its not unusual to find a bunch of antique tools and the like at
yard sales or in old abandoned barns. I've found many wood block
planes without any hardware but I didn't buy them. Another common
antique tool in my area is a shingle cutter (Not sure if that's the
proper name or not)

So where do you live? Lots of people around here would love to find a
place to get old tools. You might be able to help them out.

Dave in Fairfax


Just drive around Custer Kentucky and stop at a few garage sales,
estate sales etc.

Modat22 wrote:
Just drive around Custer Kentucky and stop at a few garage sales,
estate sales etc.

I think you may have misunderstood me. I do quite well on findinng
planes and other goodies. When I can't find it, the blacksmith at the
National Park that I volunteer at makes tools for me, to fit, at very
nice prices and quality. In the past I've provided planes and
spokeshaves to wRECkers who were having problems finding or affording
them where they are. Some places don't have such a good access to tools
as we do. What I was suggesting was that you help others, if you feel
like it.

Dave in Fairfax
--
reply-to doesn't work
use:
daveldr at att dot net
American Association of Woodturners
http://www.woodturner.org
Capital Area Woodturners
http://www.capwoodturners.org/
PATINA
http://www.patinatools.org

On Wed, 29 Jun 2005 13:46:45 GMT, Dave in Fairfax
wrote:

Modat22 wrote:
Just drive around Custer Kentucky and stop at a few garage sales,
estate sales etc.

I think you may have misunderstood me. I do quite well on findinng
planes and other goodies. When I can't find it, the blacksmith at the
National Park that I volunteer at makes tools for me, to fit, at very
nice prices and quality. In the past I've provided planes and
spokeshaves to wRECkers who were having problems finding or affording
them where they are. Some places don't have such a good access to tools
as we do. What I was suggesting was that you help others, if you feel
like it.

Dave in Fairfax


sure I'll keep my eyes open. post what your looking for and a picture
that would help.