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Woodworking Forum => Woodworking Forum => Topic started by: p_toad on July 15, 2019, 02:32:27 PM

Title: new (to me) plane
Post by: p_toad on July 15, 2019, 02:32:27 PM

Found this the other day and it followed me home.  Yes, that appears to be an aluminium tote.

Title: Re: new (to me) plane
Post by: coolford on July 15, 2019, 03:46:38 PM

I picked up a Stanley No.5 with an aluminum tote some time ago and found that it was a replacement item.  Was discussed on the plane thread.

Title: Re: new (to me) plane
Post by: lptools on July 15, 2019, 04:17:28 PM

Hello, Peter. The handle could be a replacement, Stanley sold those individually. The aluminum totes were also popular in school wood shops. less likely to break!! Regards,Lou

Title: Re: new (to me) plane
Post by: Bill Houghton on July 15, 2019, 04:17:53 PM

From what I understand, the aluminum totes were mainly marketed to school districts, sold to prevent damage by the kids.