Stanley #3 and #4 Plane Tote: Cut Blank To This Line Grain Direction
Stanley #3 and #4 Plane Tote: Cut Blank To This Line Grain Direction
Stanley #3 and #4 Plane Tote: Cut Blank To This Line Grain Direction
Note:
This is a typical tote
for the Stanley #3 and
#4 planes; however,
Stanley totes vary 9
from type to type. You
should measure your
existing tote or plane
and adjust hole
diameters and
locations accordingly. 8
Grain direction
2
The shape shown is that used on the standard production Transfer axis
planes. Providing the critical dimensions (i.e., handle rod lines onto top and
bottom surfaces.
hole and associated mortises) are maintained, the outer
shape can be modified to suit the user. The template has
a 1/4" scale printed along both edges of the sheet. These Bore out the handle rod hole. Long narrow holes can
should be checked against an accurate rule to ensure sometimes be a problem to keep aligned. It may be
that the template is at full scale before it is used. There easier to bore halfway through from either end of the
are many reasons that a printed template may be off blank, providing the blank is perfectly parallel and
scale, including printer accuracy and humidity (like carefully aligned in the drill press.
wood, paper moves with moisture content). In most
cases, scale the output from the printer, or use a scaling Counterbore and drill tote
photocopier to make any necessary adjustments. Also, rod hole centered on and
completely through blank.
do not print the template until you are ready to use it.
Cut out the template along the outer box lines and paste
it to the handle blank. Spray adhesive is suitable for
this. Avoid using white or carpenter’s glues, as their
moisture content will deform the template.
Transfer the handle rod hole axis onto the top and
bottom edges of the blank and mark the center point.
Tote Template for Stanley #2, #3 or #4 Planes
Instructions
Cut the bottom surface at the indicated 21° line for a #2 Trim the workpiece to the top, front and back contours.
tote (26° for a #3 or #4 tote). Transfer the center of the
forward hole onto the bottom surface and drill the hole Depending on the final shaping method, it may be
centered on the blank. worthwhile to cut the contours slightly oversize.
Saw out
handle shape.
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