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Small hand plane
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Just dropped my Stanley #2 plane and the sole cracked at the mouth. No problem, I thought. Actually a big problem for me. Vintage #2 planes have skyrocketed sine I paid $80 for mine a few decades ago. Does anyone one currently make a #2? I can't find one. Sorry, tried to remove/replace over sized image, but failed.
11-25-2021, 07:12 PM
Doesn't woodriver make one?
"Life is too short for bad tools.".-- Pedder 7/22/11
11-26-2021, 02:30 AM
I am sorry for your loss. I've looked recently for a modern #2 size. While a couple manufacturers make them, none have stock nor an estimate on when they might have stock. I bought a Vintage Stanley for $250.
It's all wood.
11-26-2021, 08:39 AM
Did Lie-Nielsen make one? You might be able to pry one out of someone’s hands.
11-26-2021, 09:52 AM
Lie-Nielsen used to make No. 1 and No. 2 bench planes, but not anymore. I have one of their No. 2's. It's a nice plane. Mine is manganese bronze. I don't think they ever made a cast iron one. WoodRiver (Woodcraft's Chinese brand) makes a No. 1 but not a No. 2. I also checked Kunz and Clifton. No number 2's. I think your best bet is to check eBay or post a WTB in S&S.
Still Learning,
Allan Hill
11-26-2021, 12:57 PM
You can try https://www.facebook.com/groups/CanIHaveItToolAuctions that is where I got mine. Prices are generally better than eBay and the members more, uh, reliable.
It's all wood.
11-26-2021, 05:23 PM
Find the right welder (of which there are darned few), and that's repairable. One part of the trick is to clamp the sole to a true flat surface both sides of the crack. It won't be pretty, but it's not pretty now.
11-26-2021, 05:40 PM
Bob Kuane? Maybe see IF he has a #2 base casting?
Show me a picture, I'll build a project from that
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