Jim Davey Planes & Sharpening - Restoration

1. Replace with a new Stanley blade
2. or a new aftermarket blade
3. or look for a good one of similar vintage - hard to find

When refurbishing an 1890's #10 recently I decided to repair the old blade so as to keep the original "Pat. '92" stamp.

Step #1: cut off the end of the old blade

Step #2: cut off a piece from another blade of similar thickness at least 2 1/8" wide

Pic of the throwaway piece:

Step #3: clamp both to a flat plate and weld. Note that the cut is far enough away from the tip s the heat won't affect the hardness of blade where it matters.

Step#4: Grind, grind and more grind until the final shape is achieved then finish with abrasive paper and diamond plates.

A little more work with a diamond plate and the sanding marks won't be as obvious - at present they are highlighted by the camera flash, don't show up in real life.