{"id":3443,"date":"2022-07-04T20:36:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T20:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oatwood.com\/?post_type=product&p=3443"},"modified":"2024-01-03T19:47:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T19:47:10","slug":"vintage-ws-birmingham-no-4-smoothing-plane","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/oatwood.com\/toolshop\/smoothing-planes\/vintage-ws-birmingham-no-4-smoothing-plane","title":{"rendered":"Vintage WS Birmingham No.4 Smoothing Plane"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a vintage WS Birmingham No.4 smoothing plane. Featuring a hardwood tote and knob and a brass lever cap. Tastefully restored and ready to go back to work. Ships to UK.<\/p>\n

WS (William Spencer) Birmingham planes are something of a rarity to find in good condition.<\/p>\n

The smoothing plane is an important tool in any woodworker’s toolbox and probably the most used of all the bench planes.<\/p>\n

WOODEN TOTE & KNOB
\nThe WS Birmingham<\/a> plane has a hardwood knob (front) and a hardwood tote (rear). I have carefully removed the old finish to retain the patina laid down by decades of woodworking use and then treated with oil and paste wax for a silky smooth finish.<\/p>\n

The Sole measures 9 7\/8″ x 2 3\/8″. The Plane has a good length Sheffield 2″ cutting blade.<\/p>\n

READY FOR USE AGAIN
\nRestoring old hand-tools, particularly bench planes, is something of a passion for me. This particular W.S. No.4 came to me requiring some restoration. Having been through my process, the plane is now ready for work once again.<\/p>\n

Will you be the one to put it to good use…?<\/p>\n

Please carefully review all photos and read the full description before committing to your purchase.<\/p>\n

For more pictures\/video of my vintage hand plane and woodworking tool restoration process, please see my Instagram feed: @oat_wood<\/p>\n

Thanks for looking!<\/p>\n

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