Restoring/cleaning: Replacement handles and knobs are available from different sources. Planes marked Damaged in the Stanley factory usually have minor flaws in the casting.Įnlarged and chipped mouth. No matter how good it looks: Always take the lever cap off and check the frog, always turn the plane over and check the overhang under the handle and the mouth. That one sounds obvious but I'm just as dumb as the next guy when it comes to checking a plane.

More obvious damages include: overhang under handle broken off chipped or enlarged mouth, cracks and chips to sides, damage to top of frog. Problem areas: fork and (depth) adjuster nut damaged or not working. Later types have a slightly longer handle spur and a lever cap embossed with the Stanley name. Early types have a beaded rosewood front knob and a short handle spur. Some models have B or S cast into the bed, others have no markings whatsoever. Never had a lateral adjuster, never had any number markings. Stanley No.Without doubt the most famous of all Stanley planes. 46 Skew Cutter Combination Plane Stanley Cabinet Makers Rabbet Plane Stanley No. 41 Miller's Patent Adjustable Metallic Plow Fillester Plane 27 1/2Transitional Jack Plane Narrower Heavier 10 1/2C Carriage Makers Rabbet Plane Smaller No.

10 1/2 Carriage Makers Rabbet Plane Smaller No. 10 1/4 C Carriage Makers Rabbet Plane with Tilting Tote and Knob Corrugated Bottom 10 1/4 Carriage Makers Rabbet Plane with Tilting Tote and Knob 10C Carriage Makers Rabbet Plane Corrugated Bottom 3C Smooth Plane Corrugated Bottom Stanley No. 2C Smooth Plane Corrugated Bottom Stanley No. Suitable for framing, this print would be perfect for your den, office or man cave. Below, you'll find links to information about each of the Stanley woodworking planes made including photos, history, and information about each model.Ī beautiful 11 x 14 high resolution print of one of the most collectable Stanley hand planes. I've been fortunate to acquire a few of them including the highly collectible Stanley No. Some are very rare and highly sought after by collectors. Stanley sold dozens of different types of planes all of which were assigned a number. Many of the Stanley bench planes are still staples in school woodworking classes. Made by a variety of manufacturers that the Stanley Rule & Level Company acquired over the years, these planes were found in many small furniture and cabinet shops as well as home shops and schools. Stanley woodworking planes are some of the most recognizable and collectible antique woodworking tools available. Everything you wanted to know about Stanley planes made by the Stanley Rule & Level Company

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