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S. Boone's Brace Planes-Is a sealant OK?
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Author:  Miketobey [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:05 pm ]
Post subject:  S. Boone's Brace Planes-Is a sealant OK?

Tracy and Steve sent me the pair of little planes. Again this year, Iowa is like a tropical rain forest. I was going to seal with LV's hardening (polymerized) oil. Comments? With my Hock chisel, my un-numbered little antique Stanley "finger" size plane and these, I feel pretty well equipped to enjoy doing braces.mt

Author:  SteveSmith [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: S. Boone's Brace Planes-Is a sealant OK?

I've had mine for a while and use it the way I got it. Seems to be just fine. I guess if you want to seal it you could.

Author:  Mike Collins [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: S. Boone's Brace Planes-Is a sealant OK?

They do not need any finish !
As Todd stated -use them and your own body oils will make them shine !

I have 2 of these beauties -they are just incredible works of art !
I use them to do jobs that a large plane would not be able to get into !
I love them ! [:Y:]
Mike

Author:  LuthierSupplier [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: S. Boone's Brace Planes-Is a sealant OK?

Thanks Mike, and everyone else for the generous comments! Yes, these are great little planes, that don't really need a finish. But if you want to you can. I leave mine with no finish, but you are welcome to finish it. A gel varnish would probably be just fine, but Linseed Oil would be okay too. Have fun using it!

Author:  Stephen Boone [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: S. Boone's Brace Planes-Is a sealant OK?

If I were to finish it I would use Tung oil or linseed oil. You really should not need a finish especially as it is so small but it would look nicer with a little oil.

Thanks to everyone who has purchased one of my mini-planes. We have sold over 100 of them! Frankly I am shocked.

Author:  Miketobey [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: S. Boone's Brace Planes-Is a sealant OK?

Thanks to all-they are such finely crafted little jewels. I sweat like a stevedore so that will naturally occur. I just thought a bit of sealant might keep wedge more consistent, for instance. And thanks for reminding me about the inside sealing thread. That is what I was hoping to do-just slow the RH impact. A nice little glow would be kinda purty too.mt

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