Dropped my Smoothing plane

[SubGuy]

I accidentally dropped my smoothing plane. The lever cap broke. It's a Miller Falls. Any idea where to pick up a replacement?

 

[MarkE]

Best bet is probably eBay.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Or next time you're in the area, go by the tool store above The Woodwright's Shop in Pittsboro. Ed probably has one.

 

[MarkE]

You could probably use a lever cap from any Bailey or clone of the same size. Unless it was the hinged, two piece lever cap and/or you want to keep it original.

I have a few Stanley lever caps sitting around in a drawer. Let me know if you can use one to get you through until you find a replacement.

 

[SubGuy]

It was hinged two piece. I do want to keep it original. It cuts very well and it's a pre-WWII type II. I like it alot. I have seen the ebay ones. Look like I will have to bite the bullet and buy from ebay.

You could probably use a lever cap from any Bailey or clone of the same size. Unless it was the hinged, two piece lever cap and/or you want to keep it original.

I have a few Stanley lever caps sitting around in a drawer. Let me know if you can use one to get you through until you find a replacement.

 

[Jeff]

Is this pic the right lever cap for $60?

https://www.antique-used-tools.com/misc_nonstan_parts.htm

https://www.antique-used-tools.com/MFpl_9_14_levercap.jpg

 

[MarkE]

There are a few listed on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Bl...033246?hash=item1a2b629f1e:g:x0MAAOSwhvFZDK1h

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MILLERS-FAL...939824?hash=item4b185793b0:g:aGoAAOSwDiBZKHhR

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Miller-Falls-Hand-Wood-Plane-2-Early-model-/162533625108?hash=item25d7c24d14:g:MwcAAOSwK6RZLH

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Millers-Falls-No-8-Smooth-Plane-Similar-to-Stanley-No-3-/192201424542?hash=item2cc018fe9e:g:hyAAAOSww5hZLIRH
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[gritz]

I've re-built several vintage planes with e-bay parts. Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you just have to be patient. Everything I've needed has shown up if I wait long enough. I was building users, so a mis-match that works is OK if I can't find the perfect year of production.

This is a good plane parts store...

http://stores.ebay.com/New-Hampshir...s&submit=Search&LH_TitleDesc=1&_sid=944709697