LV casting molds.

[john zulu]

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]

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]

Much prefer those sides, Derek! Did you do that yourself or find someone to grind?

[Derek Cohen]

Ground them myself, Kevin :) On a belt sander.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[john zulu]

TQ Derek. Good I can sleep now!