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I have a Record 778 that I received as a pay it forward. Unfortunately it got damaged I. Shipping to me - the front overhang broke off. Clean break. Certainly usable with the blade in the rear position but I think it’s deserving of being fixed. Can I just epoxy it or is there a better solution. If it’s more complex I’m happy to pay it forward.I will add in a photo later.
JB Weld has worked for me on a couple of broken planes. Clean the surfaces well with a degreaser like acetone or denatured alcohol. (rubbing alcohol often has lanolin, an oil, included)
Another bit to make the #778 more comfortable to use would be to add a knob on the front blade mount:
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Mine has never been used in the bull nose configuration.
jtk
Pay the shipping and I will send you a new body.
That’s sounds like a solution. I will PM now.
Doug,
I do not doubt Jim solution is good, but in case you are not able to choose it: the front of the plane has a recess for the thumb, but if you hold it another way there is no pressure involved on this part. A year ago I broke the front of the skate of my #50 and glued it back with some epoxy specifically sold for metal, it holds really well since then, you could try this cheap solution.
https://pic.higo.pm/bois/chainsawbox/wf_20_0705.jpg