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Author:  Mike Baker [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Wooden replacement handles for a Millers Falls plane?

Hi guys. I have this plane.
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It's a Millers Falls. I"m pretty sure it was a less expensive model at the time, with plastic handle and tote. I paid $20 for it, took it apart and cleaned it, flattened the sole, trued up the sides, etc. Basically restored it to working condition.
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The plane works well, and I like it a lot. But.....what I'd really like to do, however, is put wooden handles on it. Is there any place i can find replacement handles for them?

Author:  ernie [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wooden replacement handles for a Millers Falls plane?

I make my own on a HF lathe . You could carve one, or find a cutoff from a large maple dowel an carve to your desired shape.

Author:  Mark Tripp [ Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wooden replacement handles for a Millers Falls plane?

Highland Woodworking has replacement handles that may fit: Rosewood Plane Handle Set. I'm betting others carry them too.

-Mark

Author:  Mike Baker [ Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wooden replacement handles for a Millers Falls plane?

Thanks, Mark. That's just what I'm looking for. Might take a little hand fitting, but that should work just fine.
My thanks to both of you that replied. Much appreciated.

Author:  Pat Foster [ Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wooden replacement handles for a Millers Falls plane?

ebay might have a nice old BRW set that could be altered to fit.

Pat

Author:  Pat Foster [ Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wooden replacement handles for a Millers Falls plane?

ebay might have a nice old BRW set that could be altered to fit.

Pat

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