One of the main woodworking tools I have been wanting for my home workshop, a proper old school, England made, Stanley Bailey No. 4 Hand Plane. This gem was not in the most beat up condition, but it's storage location and some interesting rust meant this restoration was going to be interesting. It seems to have seen some use but turns out to be a great find.

This restore gave me a chance to get crack out the shellac, do a bit of polishing, and see just why these are some of the best hand planes you can get.