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
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