Thread: Plane damage: repair or replacement?

Might be worth trying this company Giuliano
Stanley Tool Parts, Accessories, and Deals!
Cheers,
Jim

Try here also Used Tools and STANLEY Parts and Planes

local site

Cheers

Originally Posted by John Saxton

Try here also Used Tools and STANLEY Parts and Planes

local site

I don't think so. Giuliano lives in Italy.

Cheers, Vann

Try silver soldering the pieces together.

Regards from Perth

Derek

As this piece have to work very hard when in use could be difficult to solder it and I have not a silver soldering apparatus. Sometime I obtained good results with electric soldering too, so I think I'll try before throw the piece.
That suggested by Jim is a very good way for obtain a cheap replacement and could be a good solution if I cannot find a vintage piece.
Sometime I purchased plane parts in Australia. The postage to Italy is expensive and does not worth for small pieces. However, the web site indicated by John is very interesting for obtain missing plane parts. Thanks.
This lever cap is the same for Stanley 9 1/2 as well as for 220 planes, so I could have chance of find it more easily.

Thank you for help

Ciao
Giuliano

I have a spare 220 I can send your way

Originally Posted by kiwioutdoors

I have a spare 220 I can send your way

I'll let you know if I need your kind help.
Thanks
Giuliano

Finally I welded the piece with an inverter electric welder (iron electrode, ca. 30A).
A friend of mine (Michele) welded the side of a plane in the same way.
Woodworking by Hand: Repairing a damaged plane body

First I drilled some small holes in the piece held in the vice then, after welding, I grinded an hollow for its properly function.
Is not the best from an esthetic point of view but the cam works fine.
I add some pics.






My 9 1/2 has returned back at work
Many thanks for your support

Ciao
Giuliano

Not much good for pretty, but pretty much good for the purpose!

Well done Giuliano - it's always satisfying to bring something that seemed utterly lost back to life, I reckon. Welding was certainly the best fix. If you want it pretty, you could make yourself a new one out of some mild steel, with a bit of filing & drilling & patience...

Cheers,

Well done as long as it works, but if you are looking for some parts on another rainy day have a look at this site www.toolexchange.com.au he has lots of goodies.

Originally Posted by Birdie

Well done as long as it works, but if you are looking for some parts on another rainy day have a look at this site www.toolexchange.com.au he has lots of goodies.

Thank you for this assist.

Ciao,
Giuliano

Today I have had an idea:
I added a security cable to my 9 1/2 for using it while I am doing a one hand job.
In the event of a fall the plane is safe.




Ciao,
Giuliano