No name #4 hand plane

[wood-chips]

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 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?

[bandit571]

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

[wood-chips]

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

Thanks bandit571.

[bandit571]

You may want to add the spring from your old lever cap...

   
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...

   
Sitting beside a 2-3/8" wide lever cap, from a Stanley #29...

Let me know..

[wood-chips]

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

[bandit571]

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

[wood-chips]

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.

[bandit571]

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

[wood-chips]

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

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

[bandit571]

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