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    Depth Adjuster for Stanley 65 Low Angle Block Plane?

    Hi All,

    A friend just gave me a rather rusty but functional Stanley 65 low angle block plane. I have managed to clean it up pretty good, but the depth adjuster that is currently on the plane doesn't have a knob on the end. In it's place is a square nut that must have been added to replace a broken knob.

    My my question is this: If I were to look for a replacement, are there any other depth adjusters that would work? For example, would a depth adjuster from a 60 1/2 fit on this plane? If anyone has any recommendations I would love to hear them.

    Thanks in advance!

    Jody

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    Hi Jody and welcome to the Creek. My curiosity always has my wondering where folks call home.

    If I remember and have the time I will try to get out to my shop and check this tomorrow.

    I know things may have changed over the years on these. I bought a replacement through ebay. I made sure it was of the same vintage as my plane.

    The knob was just press fit on the end. Mine was glued on and the knob had a chip out of it. The knob would often fall off. Mine also had somewhat worn threads.

    jtk
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    Might go and check out nhplaneparts.com at Fleabay.

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    Quote Originally Posted by steven c newman View Post
    Might go and check out nhplaneparts.com at Fleabay.
    He has one listed on ebay currently, item #182306116205

    There are others listed. You may want one that is correct for when your plane was made.

    I looked at my planes and it appears the adjuster for the #60-1/2 isn't compatible.

    jtk
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