Preston Bull Nose

[SteveF]

I have a preston bull nose
the lever is snapped off at the backend (adjuster missing)
I have posted on wanted if anyone has the lever

if i cant find one
what do you think about turning it into a sort of infil...with a wedge ?

or do i need to just stick it into the bin of ....one of these days

Steve

 

[Shrubby]

You could keep an eye out for a record 077 lever but the wedge sounds better to me - the Clifton 410 still has one
Matt

 

[pedder]

I've a preston with a broken body. Maybe we shoud find together?

Cheers Pedder

 

[SteveF]

thats a shame
that is\was a nice looking plane

different lever to mine

could you clean up and make a usable chisel plane ?

 

[pedder]

Shame indeed. Maybe there is hope for both of us... I've a Record 3110 already, so don't need another chiselplane. So I don't cut it down. Maybe I'm going to learn soldering one day... ;o) Or find the broken part.

Cheers
Pedder

 

[AndyT]

The odd bits do get listed on eBay occasionally. It could be worth a saved search with an email alert.
But a wedge should be perfectly possible. Maybe in two parts,with the upper one having a stout pin to engage with the hooks in the casting. Try out in scrap softwood then use whatever hardwood you have handy.

 

[dickm]

Pedder
Have you considered getting that plane welded or brazed? It won't look pretty, but would make it a user until such time as you can find a good body. I snapped the lever on a Record shoulder plane (being stupid) and it welded up nicely, although definitely not an invisible repair.

 

[pedder]

Hi Dick,

not really, I can't weld and don't know anybody who can. And I'm not sure about the look. I think I will search for a record body or sell the lever cap or give the whole thing away.

Cheers
Pedder

 

[Cheshirechappie]

Hi Dick,

not really, I can't weld and don't know anybody who can. And I'm not sure about the look. I think I will search for a record body or sell the lever cap or give the whole thing away.

Cheers
Pedder

Hi Pedder - before you throw the plane away, it might be worth trying to repair the casting with one of the modern high-strength engineering adhesives. I'm not sure what's available in Germany, but the well-known brand in the UK is Loctite. There are many grades available from good engineers' merchants, some of them in small quantities, which would be ideal for a job like this. If you do decide to try it, degrease the break-points of the casting thoroughly with acetone or similar, and allow to dry fully. Apply adhesive, and leave to set with the plane sole on a piece of flat glass or similar.

I think there's a fair chance of success since the break looks clean, and it would save a nice little plane. (I've got one of those, and it's one of my favourite planes.)


Edit to add -

Loctite 401 may be worth a try. In the UK at any rate, it's available in very small 3g tubes for about £5, so the job need not break the bank. I'm sure the same product - or an equivalent - will be available in Germany.

According to the Loctite datasheet, bonding is within 5 seconds, but it's advisable to leave the job to cure for up to 72 hours to allow the adhesive to reach full strength. My only slight concern is that the free carbon in the cast iron will weaken the bond, but it's worth a try nonetheless. It just might save a nice little plane!

 

[Tony Spear]

I'e asked this question before, but as this is on "Bull Nose Planes" I thought I'd try again!

Does anybody know where I might find the spindle and blade adjusting nut for a Record 077?