Question on hand plane handle

[Ray Deschesne]

I just recently inherited my fathers #2 hand plane. I tuned it up nicely but it doesn't have a handle. I can't find one to match either. Does anyone know where I can get some idea of size and what kind of wood to use?

[Lonnie Gallaher]

There are some sellers on EBay.

[Thomas Hotchkin]

You can make your own handles. I did, and like them better then Stanley's. Lee Valley has plans for a #2 tote here http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?c=&p=63262&cat=1,46168

[Ray Deschesne]

Thanks Thomas!