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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. Attachment: DCFC0075.JPG 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. Attachment: DCFC0086.JPG Attachment: tn_DCFC0089.JPG Attachment: tn_DCFC0090.JPG 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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