Stanley plane repairs

[LJM]

Hi,

I've a number of US made Stanley planes in need of some TLC. The biggest problem is parts for my #3, which seem scarce. Does anybody know of a source?

Also, has anyone got long-term experience of the quality of the Faithful totes? I can't find any reference to the wood from which they're made; anyone know for sure??

Thanks very much,

L

 

[beech1948]

ljm,

the Stanley spares catalogue may have what you require..its online.

Al

 

[LJM]

I found http://www.stanleytoolparts.com/oldstbabasc.html but it seems most of the #3 spares are out of stock. But it's certainly a source for part numbers. Thanks very much.

 

[AndyT]

Many of the (new) Stanley spares can be found on ebay.
For old spare parts, the best approach is to visit or phone old tool dealers (bearing in mind that taking photos of odd screws to list them on-line is not a good source of income, so expect to wait while they rummage for you.) The best list of old tool dealers is on Alf's website here:

http://www.cornishworkshop.co.uk/tooldealers.html

 

[denboy]

Depending on which bits you need, our Tools for Self Reliance group may be able to help. Normally all tools go to Africa but no3s are a bit light, so we end up with a few planes and some spares. All the proceeds pay for tool shipment, which is increasingly expensive. PM me if interested .

 

[beech1948]

Your in the SW so if your in striking distance of Bristol visit Bristol Design a used tool dealer.

Al

 

[LJM]

Thanks all,

That's some useful guidance; in particular, I hadn't considered the point that it's not viable to list all the little bits and pieces stocked by old tool dealers. It's obvious really!