How to Clean Antique Wood Planes

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    • 1). Use a soft cloth or rag to apply a wood cleaner such as Kotton Klenser, if the surface is a little dirty or grimy. Wipe with a dry cloth. Don't use water, because it can cause wood to swell.

    • 2). Apply wood cleaner to a very fine steel wool, such as a 3M Gray Scotch Brite Ultra Fine Pad,to clean a grimier surface. Rub off with a soft clean towel or cloth. If the cloth comes out dirty, repeat the steel wool treatment and wipe off again.

    • 3). Apply paste wax, preferably one containing carnauba wax, with a soft cloth. Rub on lightly with the grain of the wood.

    • 4). Remove the wax and hand buff the plane with a clean soft cloth. You should end up with wood that retains its original look but has a fresh, healthy glow.

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