Ok...tried to get that Defiance #3 sized plane rehabbed...
Defiance No. 3, clean up 1.JPG
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...
Defiance No. 3, clean up 4.JPG
Had another Stanley Defiance plane...a No. 1243....that was missing it's handles...so,
Defiance No. 1243, parting out 1.JPG
Handles fit..as for the rest?
Defiance No. 1243, different irons.JPG
Can not switch these 2 irons around, nothings matches, even the bolt to join the chipbreakers are different..
Defiance No. 1243, different lever caps.JPG
Same with the lever caps..frog?
Fergetaboutit....
Defiance No.1243, leftovers.JPG
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