Replacement Iron for an old Miller Falls #9B

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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6 Comments

DavidP@toast.ooo · 4 pts · 3y (4 replies)

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

Croquette@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 3y (3 replies)

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

DavidP@toast.ooo · 2 pts · 3y (2 replies)

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.

Croquette@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 3y (1 reply)

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

DavidP@toast.ooo · 2 pts · 3y

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

karpintero@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y

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