How to tighten handle on old plane

[Andrew Bell]

About the loose handle, I know you said you had tried washers, but what type of washers?

Every one of my planes had loose totes, the best way I found was to use a spring washer that fits into the gap; never needed more than one, that way you tighten down and it will be exactly the right height, the theory is even with seasonal movement of the handle it will stay tight. So far all with spring washers are not moving, cracking or any other problems

[Mel Miller]

What ever you do keep the oil stones!!!! Hope I caught you in time.

I'm guessing the U stands for union but I haven't looked much into them but I here they are just as good as stanley.

It's not Union. They did make good planes, not stuff with sheet metal frogs, lever caps, etc.

[dawn villaescusa]

Then again, you might just want to have a look at this ...
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...rned-something

Well, perhaps I will wait until I find a good one I can afford... Only planing I am currently doing is trimming edges.

[Tony Parent]

Then again, you might just want to have a look at this ...
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...rned-something

Yikes, sorry I mentioned it! The plane "looked" OK for what it was, but I didn't actually have a chance to use it.