Ok...tried to get that Defiance #3 sized plane rehabbed...
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But, after tring a few "Easy-outs" to remove that broken off bolt for the tote...gave up..and just tossed the base away...which left a few leftover parts...
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Had another Stanley Defiance plane...a No. 1243....that was missing it's handles...so,
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Handles fit..as for the rest?
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Can not switch these 2 irons around, nothings matches, even the bolt to join the chipbreakers are different..
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Same with the lever caps..frog?
Fergetaboutit....
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So, now I have a complete, ready to use #3 plane....and plenty of leftovers, for use on the next #3 rehab...
Spares box is getting full...but, I spent $5 on that junky #3....better than buying new handles off of that auction site, right