Stanley Bailey No. 4-1/2 Smoothing Plane cleaned, tuned, and road tested

I compare the heavy and huge No. 4-1/2 to a regular number 4. The plane is an excellent smoother because of its width and heft. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Weighing the planes 01:01 Disassembly 01:38 Clean-up 03:30 Refinishing the Knob 04:25 Refinishing the Tote 06:21 Tune-up the plane 09:54 Re-assembly 10:38 Road testing 12:10 Final Comments Amazon Links: Fine sand papers for sharpening https://amzn.to/3PdsFA9 Diamond Sharpening Plates https://amzn.to/3RdQ6vS Zinsser Shellac https://amzn.to/44HVLxn Minwax Paste Wax https://amzn.to/466j30S 0000 Steel Wool https://amzn.to/3PwXzVL Making Things is a participant in the Amazon Services Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. I get commissions (but not at extra expense to the buyer) for purchases made through links in this post.