"Michael" wrote in message
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I picked up an old Stanley #4 on Craigslist for 10 bucks (someone's
grandpa's old plane). It has plenty of rust, but I think when it's cleaned
up it will be a very nice replacement for the one that fell off my bench and
broke. The rosewood handle is cracked clean through 1/2 inch from the base.
What's the best method for repair? My first thought is Gorilla Glue because
of course the bond need to be super tough for the torque that will be put on
it. I could use a handle from another plane, or buy a used one, or make one.
But I'd like to keep it as original as possible for now. (I understand that
these old planes have often already switched out parts a few times). Any
success in mending rosewood handles? Thanks.


If, when you put the two pieces together, there's just a hairline crack
between them, I'd be inclined to use a cyanoacrylate adhesive. There are
various formulations for woodworking, of various viscosities. Rockler
(http://www.rockler.com), for instance, has a number of them.

Tom