Thread: Loose plane handles

I had this problem with my Carter #7 but just put a small metal washer under the front screw of the tote as it is round head screw. If it was a counter sunk screw you could put a plug in. If there is no front screw then I would put a washer under the top of the tote screw.

use a washer
I wouldnt be tempted to shorten the threaded rod but i have heard of it being done

I agree it wouldn't be advisable to shorten the rod. I'd go the washer route or maybe even glue in a wood plug and redrill...

Personally, I don't have any qualms about filing a couple of threads off the stud, unless it's some priceless antique. It's just a tool, & that's a very simple way to fix it!

Using a metal washer is a good & simple solution too, but it's hard to find a washer that has the right inside diameter and an OD of 7/16". One way to get what you need is to put a couple of washers of the right ID on a bolt, & lock them on with a nut. Then chuck the bolt in a drill press or battery drill, spin at a slow speed & reduce the OD to the right size with a file.

Cheers,

Originally Posted by IanW

spin at a slow speed & reduce the OD to the right size with a file.

Cheers,

Or ... the bench grinder.

Even holding a washer by hand it is a very quick operation.

<<mutter mutter ... new handle in an hour or so ... mutter mutter>>


Paul.

Thanks for all your suggestions.
Washers seem to be the recommended method!

Or if you don't want to change the metal bits, what I have done in the past is to pack under the handle with a packer made of (very) thin ply. 0.8 to 2mm available from model aeroplane shops.