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   philip | Mar 14, 2009 08:04am | #1

   I can't see how re-grinding the bevel to 25 degrees as standard ex factory in 18something would affect the value in any way, and I have had a couple of collectors ask me to do just that, recently.

   Philip Marcou
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   jako17 | Mar 14, 2009 08:31pm | #2

   Thanks Philip I just hate to ruin something even an ornament!!

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   derekcohen | Mar 15, 2009 04:39am | #3

   As much as I agree with Philip on many issues, I would be careful about his comments here about grinding a blade on a collector-type plane. Do NOT do it until you have spoken to a few guys that actually sell the stuff. There are a number of web-based sites that specialise in vintage planes. Do your homework or you will regret it. The difference can cost you hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Really.

   Regards from Perth

   Derek

    

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   Mackwood | Mar 15, 2009 07:16pm | #4

   Jako,

   I'm no expert but I am a collector of sorts.  I would have to agree with Derek.  If the 444 is complete and in good condition I would leave the cutters alone.  If it's going to be sold, let the buyer make the decision to grind or not to.  If it's a decoration and you have no interest is value then go for it.  Nice find by the way!!!

   Regards,

   Mack

   "Close enough for government work=measured with a micrometer, marked with chalk and cut with an axe"

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   gdblake | Mar 17, 2009 02:31am | #5

   How bout some pictures. 

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   jako17 | Mar 17, 2009 05:03am | #6

   Of chipped and rounded bevels?

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   gdblake | Mar 18, 2009 01:06am | #7

   No, pictures of the planes.