On Monday, March 17, 2014 12:55:33 PM UTC-5, Nova wrote:
On Sun, 16 Mar 2014 20:30:14 -0700, "tdacon"

wrote:





"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





Stanley #4's are so common they can often be bought at garage sales

for under $10. If I remember correctly the handles of a #3 and #4 are

interchangeable. I'd keep my eye out for a cheap plane with an intact

handle and replace it.

--

Jack Novak

Buffalo, NY - USA

I agree, but it's a sweetheart plane and has a little historical value, so I'd like to keep it intact. The previous owner used the cutter almost to the adjusting hole (!), so there's not a lot of life left there. It should clean up pretty well though.