No name #4 hand plane - Printable Version

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No name #4 hand plane - wood-chips - 04-04-2019

I helped my brother clean out an old garage and discovered two hand planes. This one and another wood jointer. This #4 looked to be in good condition in spite of the rust. However, the lever cap is broken [Image: sad.png]

It’s a work in progress. On the iron I found “COMAR MFG CO made in New York”. So far I have all the loose metal parts cleaned up with a vinegar bath. The body is soaking now and the wood is up for rehab in the next few days. Unless I can find a replacement lever cap, this specimen will end up being a parts donor.

Do any of you know where I might find a replacement 2 inch lever cap at a reasonable price?

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RE: No name #4 hand plane - bandit571 - 04-04-2019

I'll look in the "Spares Box" tomorrow, but, I think I have a 2" wide one.....will let you know..

RE: No name #4 hand plane - wood-chips - 04-05-2019

(04-04-2019, 09:08 PM)bandit571 Wrote: I'll look in the "Spares Box" tomorrow, but, I think I have a 2" wide one.....will let you know..

Thanks bandit571.

RE: No name #4 hand plane - bandit571 - 04-05-2019

You may want to add the spring from your old lever cap...
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As this one never had one...simple matter to re-use the spring you have....drill and rivet the spring to this one.
Worked just fine for me, as is...
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Sitting beside a 2-3/8" wide lever cap, from a Stanley #29...

Let me know..

RE: No name #4 hand plane - wood-chips - 04-05-2019

Thanks bandit571.
That looks like it will be a good replacement.
Should we continue discussion in PM?

RE: No name #4 hand plane - bandit571 - 04-05-2019

I just need an address to send it to....call it "Pay Forward"
Cool

RE: No name #4 hand plane - wood-chips - 04-05-2019

(04-05-2019, 04:58 PM)bandit571 Wrote: I just need an address to send it to....call it "Pay Forward"

Can I send you a PM?
I don't want to post my address information on an open forum.

RE: No name #4 hand plane - bandit571 - 04-05-2019

PM away....I'll see what I can do..

RE: No name #4 hand plane - wood-chips - 04-05-2019

(04-05-2019, 07:14 PM)bandit571 Wrote: PM away....I'll see what I can do..

I tried to send PM, says you have PM blocked.

RE: No name #4 hand plane - bandit571 - 04-05-2019

Been a LONG time since I used it....have it fixed, now....I hope...