I made a bit of a mistake when purchasing a Stanley 45 plane—I got it without the center skate! I've been trying to find some type studies online to identify a compatible part, but it seems like all the resources I once found are either gone or just have minimal info. If anyone knows of good type studies that can help me, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
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You should definitely reach out to Michael Jenks at Just Plane Fun! He has a ton of parts for planes and helped me find some missing pieces for mine. His email is [email protected]. He's super helpful!
I'll take your advice! I should've paid more attention when I bought it. The seller's husband had passed away, and amidst all the cool stuff, I got carried away with the 45. I didn't even realize the middle section was missing until I got home.

I’m on Reddit too, and I can help you find the right skate. Just send me a message or email me at the address above. I have Heckel’s book, which should help us figure out what type your No. 45 is!