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john zulu
05-14-2018, 5:50 AM
I just acquired a new LV plane. The handle now has one screw instead of 2 screws. The tote now does not have a screw head to tighten from the top.
I am wondering if the molds have changed over the years? If I can still use my old handles on the newer planes. Can someone verify?
Derek Cohen
05-14-2018, 7:06 AM
Hi John
Relax :) . Probably the new Custom handle.
Here is an cut-and-paste extract from my article (http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/VeritasCustomPlanes2.html) on the Custom planes ....
Handles and Knobs
Are you aware that the new Veritas handles for the new bevel down planes fit the “old” bevel up planes? Yep, they do.
I imagine that this is not immediately apparent since the new handles appear to require a single bolt, where the old handles required two bolts.
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/VeritasCustomPlanes2_html_m52b67565.jpg
This thought is but skin deep. Below the handle are two bolts – just that one is a stub bolt used to align the handle, and the other holds it secure …
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/VeritasCustomPlanes2_html_6c09849f.jpg
I decided to replace the handle on my BUS.
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/VeritasCustomPlanes2_html_m69b7b9cc.jpg
This required shortening one of the rods (for the stub), and cutting a short length of brass pipe as a spacer for the other rod (since the new handles use a longer screw top – above, the new steel vs the old brass screw tops).
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/VeritasCustomPlanes2_html_75e4f57a.jpg
Below is the handle on my BUS (which may not look familiar as I modified it by machining the sides).
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/VeritasCustomPlanes2_html_m5be98c08.jpg
Regards from Perth
Derek
Kevin Adams
05-14-2018, 7:41 AM
Much prefer those sides, Derek! Did you do that yourself or find someone to grind?
Derek Cohen
05-14-2018, 10:20 AM
Ground them myself, Kevin :) On a belt sander.
Regards from Perth
Derek
john zulu
05-14-2018, 10:41 AM
TQ Derek. Good I can sleep now!
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