RichardA Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I just aquired one each of a Stanley #2 and #3! The soles, are for the most part very flat, and will take just a little work to get them correct. But I need some parts, especially for the #2! I have done some web research, but was hoping this crew might have some sites or suggestions. I need a blade and chip breaker/iron, also a knob [it's missing] and a tote [broken, I might try to repair] ! As you can see the #3 is complete, with just a minor tote problem, that I'll either repair or replace. I hope someone here knows where there are some inexpensive parts for the #2 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Check eBay, I think the guys name is nhplaneparts... Very quick shipping, good prices too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I hear good things about replacememt irons from Ron Hock... and a missing knob and broken tote sound like opportunities to make sawdust to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 +1 on good transactions with nhplaneparts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 +1 on good transactions with nhplaneparts. Thank's.... Went there, checked all 25 pages of inventory, Not one single part for a #2... If I needed parts for a 4,5,6, 45,55.. I could build several from scratch. I tried, I'm still searching..... I took apart the #2 and lightly cleaned and did a through inspection! Everything works the way it should, I also found out that the #2c which is what I have is more rare than the #2, Why they would corrugate a plane that's just a hair larger than a block plane defies explaination. The tote was broken, and screwed and epoxied together, gonna have to find one along with a knob, as well as a blade and cap iron. Judging from the frog and the frog seat, this plane was made between 1874 and 1902..... I'm kinda tickled with a $25. purchase! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 http://www.toolexchange.com.au/our-tools/stanley-parts This is just the first link i clicked in a google search. The parts are definitely out there, sometimes digging is required to find what you need. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Never seen a #2 in the wild. Easiest route would be make your own knob and buy aftermarket blade and cap iron. That will not improve it's value much. Are you usin' & abusin' or trying to keep it original? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 For replacement knobs and totes check out http://hardwarecitytools.com/ I had him custom make me a couple totes out of zebrawood and he does excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Never seen a #2 in the wild. Easiest route would be make your own knob and buy aftermarket blade and cap iron. That will not improve it's value much. Are you usin' & abusin' or trying to keep it original? Actually, I'd like to do all the above! I'd prefer to use and abuse an original, but I'll get as close as I can..... While researching for parts, I discovered that it was made somewhere between 1874 and 1902. Based on the forging of the frog footprint... And oddly enough, I picked up a #3 with the same foot print. And the 3 only needs a little more sharpening than I did today.... The blade looked like a scrub plane! I also discovered that as a 2C, it has considerable more value than it's #2 counterpart! I wish someone could explain to me, how much friction is offset by the corregations on a 7" plane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 For replacement knobs and totes check out http://hardwarecitytools.com/ I had him custom make me a couple totes out of zebrawood and he does excellent work. Thank's, I'll check him out. I did find a site called "the tool exchange" that has what I need, but I just went into hock on some oak that I'm starting a project with, so I'll be holding off on that repair, but will be posting a project journal on a shaker inspired bedroom dresser here in a few days, when I get some wood milled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 http://www.toolexchange.com.au/our-tools/stanley-parts This is just the first link i clicked in a google search. The parts are definitely out there, sometimes digging is required to find what you need. Good luck! Freddie...... You're not a spud any more... you must evolve rapidly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Freddie...... You're not a spud any more... you must evolve rapidly! I was turned back into a human. My girlfriend screamed when she woke up because she expected to look over and see a little potato in bed next to her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I was turned back into a human. My girlfriend screamed when she woke up because she expected to look over and see a little potato in bed next to her. Would she have seen a spudnick? Well, anyhow, glad you're human again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 As long as the OP is in on the thread jacking... I happened to think about people trying to "dry like Kiki" if he ever sobers up. Made me giggle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Parts for a #2 are indeed hard to find, and will be expensive when you do find them. If you are not going to sell it, but use it, go aftermarket iron and chip breaker and make yourself a new knob and repair the tote. With original parts, a 2C is worth between $125-175, depending on overall condition, so you done good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Parts for a #2 are indeed hard to find, and will be expensive when you do find them. If you are not going to sell it, but use it, go aftermarket iron and chip breaker and make yourself a new knob and repair the tote. With original parts, a 2C is worth between $125-175, depending on overall condition, so you done good. Actually, I found all the parts necessary for less than $100... I tried using it, but my big hands are better suited to a block plane... The #2C is presently on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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