A Stanley #45 combination plane....looking for additional parts.

The #45 has a myriad of blades and parts. Generally, you are better off with specific wooden-bodied planes like a set of Hollows and Rounds, a rabbet plane like the #50 (which I have for sale) which can also be used as a plow plane. I have a full, complete #45, but I’ve never used it, as it is a howling pain in the drain to set up. I recommend several other planes to take its place. I am a MWTCA member and an avid collector of antique tools. I’d be happy to help with any questions about the tools themselves.

Thanks for that. I have about 30+ planes now, several transition planes, wooden bodies, coffins, smoothers, etc. and have been making a couple as well. I’ve bought most of them cheaply off eBay and restored/fixed them myself which I really enjoy.

I might be interested in the #50. do you have any pics?

-- When my wife ask's what I have to show for my wood working hobby, I just show her the splinters.

Theres a a place in england sell or used to sell spares for these I believe called TILGEAR UK. Try it and if you need help let me know they send to USA etc.Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

Chardt: I wasn’t trying some sort of hard sell about the #50. I have one that’s a user out in the shop and another with a full set of blades (fairly hard to find) that I should sell. The plane is relatively unremarkable, but the blades are all there. I just started on here so I can’t send you a private message yet. Contact me at jmwhittler@hotmail.com if you are interested. No pressure. Take care.

Check out Rose Tools, Inc.. I just got back from visiting their physical store and they have more antique tools and tool parts than you can imagine.

-- Joe

I bought a box of antique tools a few years back, and I think there may be an extra 45 body
in it. Its been in the garage for a few years, I’ll check and see if I still have it.

-- Phil

Much appreciated for all the comments I’ve received. I have the body, and about 8 blades..I was more looking for the guide rails, rods, etc. to add to it.

-- When my wife ask's what I have to show for my wood working hobby, I just show her the splinters.