Guest 000 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Does anyone know where I might get a 40mm blade for a block plane? As far as I'm concerned a block plane is an essential boat building tool and there is no power tool equivalent. I have tried all the usual outlets and the general opinion is that I will have to spend $200 on a new plane instead of $20 on a new blade. A bit miffed about that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin McCready 83 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 local engineering shop should be able to make you one or sharpen the old blade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 the tool barn in Panmure is always a great start for sourcing anything a little unusual. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 000 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Thanks. Will give the Panmure branch a try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 731 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 toolbarn list 40mm for $20 http://www.toolbarn.co.nz/stanley-plane-iron-40mm-xidp2632.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 $200 for a block plane? It would want to be a damn good plane for that amount. What make and size is it Chris? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 000 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 It's a low-attack Irwin. Any solid (without slot) 40 mm blade will fit. Can't believe just how expensive Irwin's have got either! Had mine for 52 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grant 40 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Try John Welsford , he has a real thing for traditional tools and is bound to know where to find parts. http://www.jwboatdesigns.co.nz/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Can't believe just how expensive Irwin's have got either! Had mine for 52 years. Forget the Irwin. New that is. It is not the same as the 52yr old one. Look on trademe under Block Plane""and you will see some blades for sale cheap. But if you want a real nice replacement block, you will also see listed the "Faithful" made in the UK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nate 2 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Faithful planes are made in India for a UK company. They are of similar quality to the current Stanleys, and probably better value for money, but you get what you pay for with the blade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SthnJeff 14 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I have a no 7 stanley that has been in the family for close to 70 years. Beautiful to use Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Sadly, Stanley today is not of that same standard of 70 yrs ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 348 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 these are the "bees knees" of planes now http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=47881&cat=1,41182,41189&ap=1 and http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=48940&cat=1,41182 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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