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Rob Cosman's Plane AdjuSTAR 2.0: Vintage Stanley & Record Version

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Do you find that using your vintage Stanley or Record plane's adjusting knob is a bit difficult? Well we did and decided to fix that by creating our Plane AdjuSTAR 2.0 adjusting knob to replace the original adjusting knob on most vintage Stanley and Record Planes.

All of our AdjuSTARS are threaded with LEFT HAND threads, which fit the vast majority of vintage planes; however, Stanley and Record did make right hand threaded planes, which our adjuSTARS will not fit on.  You can tell if your vintage plane has a left hand thread if you remove your adjuster knob and then reinstall it.  If it threads on when turning in a counterclockwise motion you have a left hand threaded plane. 

Stanley and Record made tens of thousands of planes and the standards of production varies between planes depending on when and where they were manufactured.   In particular, the threads on the adjusting knob rods are quite coarse and sloppy and have a lot of variability.   With the help of our customers we have tested our AdjuSTAR 2.0 on hundreds of Stanley and Record planes and they fit about 98% of the time.

Our Plane AdjuSTAR 2.0 is larger and much easier to use than the original adjusting knob allowing you to make adjustments to your blade depth setting easily.  Our design makes it easier for you to reach and turn the adjuster with your fingers and easier for you to reach the frog adjustment screw with a screwdriver. We know you will love our Plane AdjuSTAR 2.0

DETAILS:

  • Made of forged bronze.
  • Designed to fit vintage Stanley and Record LEFT HAND threaded bench planes numbers 4, 4-1/2, 5, 5-1/2, 6, 7, and 8.  
  • WILL NOT FIT any RIGHT HAND threaded planes, nor Stanley or Record left hand threaded bench planes numbers 1, 2, 3 or 5-1/4. 
    • Does not fit the new Stanley Sweetheart line of planes.
    • Diameter: 1-7/8 inch outside diameter.

     

     

    Customer Reviews

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    James Pirkle
    Tried one out, bought 2 more

    Thought I'd give one a try on the #5. It was such an improvement that I bought 2 more for the #4s. These adjusters make the planes much more usable.

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    Jonathan George
    Works well

    Great upgrade to my Stanley

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    M.R.

    These are so much better than the original adjustment wheels. I love little things that make my life easier. Thanks Rob!

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    C Pod
    Nice Upgrade

    I used my AdjuSTAR 2.0 on a vintage Stanley #6. I'm very pleased with how easy it made adjustments based on its mechanical advantage. I'll be retrofitting my other planes in the future.

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    jim morgan
    Great, but...

    this is a great upgrade for a plane. however, i did have problems with it that are common according to the reviews. i have a stanley bailey #5 and the ribs on the bottom of the frog hit the adjustar on the way back. i could not extend the blade to a useable length. i filed off the ribs a considerable amount and it works fine. but for the expense i would have expected a better fit. nonetheless, this is a great tool part! recommend even if you have to modify your plane.