Stanley #40

[Robert Flowers]

I need to make a tote and knob for a Stanley #40 that I got, it didn't have a knob or tote. I have the LV patterns for #3,#4, and #5 will any of these work?

Robert

[Jim Koepke]

Hi Robert,

It is a little late right now but maybe tomorrow this can be checked by comparing my planes.

The #5 will not work since it has a toe screw.

The #3 would more likely be the right size.

The #40's knob and tote are made of beech instead of rosewood. There are exceptions > http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan5.htm#num40

jtk

[Jay Moyer]

None of my LV planes have handles that are in any way like a Stanley plane handle. Completely different.

[Mike Brady]

I made a knob / handle set for a #40 by using the LV pattern for the #4 bench plane. They fit perfectly. I recall that that handle pattern was a little difficult to find, but the shape and fit was a perfect duplicate of the Stanley.

Look here for the pattern: https://assets.leevalley.com/Original/10090/56664-stanley-number-3-and-number-4-plane-tote-c-07-e.pdf

[lowell holmes]

You can cut one with a saw to rough shape and and shave it to finish with knife and sand paper.

[Jim Koepke]

One tip, drill the bolt hole before any cutting or shaping. It will make the whole process easier.

Here is an old post from the Neanderthal wisdom/FAQs on making a tote > https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?71658

The archive is here > https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?103805-Neanderthal-wisdom-FAQs

jtk