On Monday, March 17, 2014 9:09:05 AM UTC-5, woodchucker wrote:
On 3/16/2014 10:05 PM, Michael wrote:

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.



Gorilla glues is the weakest of all glues.



I had the same problem, I used epoxy to glue my handle back together.

Put a straw in the hole to protect gluing the rod to the handle.

take the frog off so you have clear working room.

glue the handle together, wrap with some saran wrap.

tighten the clamp up a little,

clamp if possible, if not use a bicycle tube to wrap around the handle

to keep it from getting out of line.

then tighten the nut a little more.

Sand when done.

refinish with shellac.



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Jeff

Thanks everyone. I'll follow these instructions exactly. Much appreciated.

Mike