If you’ve watched my videos, you know how much I LOVE and rely on System 3 epoxy products. I’ve tried ’em all and can attest to the superior bond and ease of use, especially for oily woods like rosewood totes and knobs!
Helpful Resources For The Stanley Community
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Iwasaki Files/Rasps
Files are files, right? Wrong! Sometimes you find the perfect tool for the job, which is a game changer, and Iwasaki files and rasps fit the bill! Handcrafted with hundreds of “plane-like” teeth, they produce a smooth, clean surface that you’ve gotta see to believe. Check ’em out!
TransTint Dyes
Over the years, our videos have shown many methods to achieve a perfect fit when repairing and restoring rosewood knobs and totes. To further make your repairs virtually undetectable, TransTint dyes are AMAZING for coloring epoxy to match the color of the part being restored. I’m a huge fan and use it on virtually every project!
Stanley Parts
Just Plane Fun - The Parts Division
Hosted by our good friend MJ, Just Plane Fun – The Parts Division is an invaluable source for Stanley hand plane parts and a great resource for information and community. Need parts? Discover the hand plane community’s best-kept secret spot for all the Stanley hand plane parts you need to complete your vintage tool projects.
Friends of Gordon
Plane Wellness
Our friend Jamie Harpster founded Plane Wellness, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting mental health through woodworking. The organization offers free in-person and virtual woodworking courses to adults with a mental health diagnosis or physical disability, including veterans. Through hands-on learning and community connection, Plane Wellness helps individuals find purpose, focus, and healing in the craft of woodworking. Please visit Plane Wellness to learn more.
Visit Plane Wellness
Support Groups For Stanley Addicts (Like Me)
Mid-West Tool Collectors Association (M-WTCA)
The world of antique and traditional tools spans a wide range of interests. Whether you consider yourself a collector, desire them for your own use, like having a few on your walls for aesthetics, or just enjoy the history and heritage, becoming a member of M-WTCA will connect you to a world of like-minded people and grow your interests in any direction.
Visit the M-WTCA Here
Stanley Information & Identification
Patrick's Blood & Gore
If you’re serious about vintage Stanley planes, this is one of the most respected resources you’ll find. Patrick Leach’s “Blood and Gore” is a comprehensive and straightforward guide to nearly every Stanley plane ever made, filled with detailed information, historical notes, and expert observations. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to truly understand these classic tools. Please visit Patrick’s Blood and Gore to explore the collection.