Thread: Wanted: Rosewood Tote to suit Stanley #7

Originally Posted by sean3047

Just picked up a reasonable looking Stanley #7 for restoration (as a user tool) and need a replacement tote, rosewood preferred (definitely not a newer plastic handle). Doesn't need to be spotless, just needs to feel good in the hand.

I can offer you this one

d7231 Stanley/Record Reproduction Rosewood tote and knob, larger size but need to drill hole for small screw. $65
stu
www.toolexchange.com.au

Originally Posted by The Toolexchang

I can offer you this one

d7231 Stanley/Record Reproduction Rosewood tote and knob, larger size but need to drill hole for small screw. $65
stu
www.toolexchange.com.au

Thanks, they look real nice, but that's almost as much I paid for the plane. Think I might just shape a piece of scrap to fit and epoxy it on.

Cheers

Get a bit of rosewood. Then go to the lee valley (veritas) site. They have full plans including templates for all the Stanley handles you can download for free. Bit of fun and almost no cost

Chook, thanks for the tipoff on the stanley tote plans on Lee Valley. I have a #5 with plastic handles I have been planning on upgrading for a while. I reckon it will be easier to copy the plan than the plastic handle.

CHeers

Doug

+1 for the Lee valley tote plans/instructions. If you have large hands it may also be an opportunity to customise your plane.
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George