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Replacement Iron for an old Miller Falls #9B (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello,

I found a used Miller Falls #9B for a good price. However, the iron is really used.

The tip of the blade is almost all the way to the screw hole on the iron.

I am a beginner woodworker and I am not sure where to find a replacement iron for this plane.

It seems like Millers Falls part are out of make (or i might be wrong).

So where can i find a replacement iron?

Thanks

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Try Lee Valley, they offer irons in a variety of widths.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Can I just use any iron with the same width and thickness? It's the first time I have to replace an iron.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/blades/42607-stanley-record-bench-plane-blades-made-by-veritas?item=05P3123

I think you'll be able to judge if it would work. This iron will be a tad thicker but that's not a problem.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks for the replies, it is appreciated. I will go to the lee valley tools near me and buy a replacement iron.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

How handy is that? You can just bring along the old one to make sure the slots will agree.

[–] karpintero 1 points 1 year ago

If it takes a regular Stanley 2" iron there's a few modern makers that offer new blades, e.g. veritas/lee valley, hock, etc. eBay is also an option, as is harvesting it off a used No. 4