Thoughts on the #1 Size Hand Plane Here are my thoughts on the #1 Size hand planes originally made by Leonard Bailey, then by Stanley.
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The Stanley Handyman Series of Hand Planes
The Stanley Handyman Series of Hand Planes The Handyman line of hand planes always seems to spark some controversy when the subject arises. I personally […]
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Stanley Block Planes with Richard Gilbert’s Patented Lateral Adjuster
Stanley Block Planes with Richard Gilbert’s Patented Lateral Adjuster A question about these Stanley block planes made in England comes up once in a while. […]
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Stanley Liberty Bell Hand Plane Series
Stanley Liberty Bell Hand Plane Series 1877-1918 Stanley’s made the “Liberty Bell” planes in two steel bodied models, the No. 104 and 105 and five […]
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Stanley Number 1 Hand Plane Dimensions
I was asked for Stanley Number 1 Hand Plane Dimensions. I figured this was the easiest way.
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Making of the Cast Iron Carpenters’ Plane at the Stanley Rule & Level Company – 1898
Making of the Cast Iron Carpenters’ Plane at the Stanley Rule & Level Company Reprint from THE IRON AGE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1898 Few in […]
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Millers Falls-Stanley Side by Side Cam lever block plane cap comparison
Thanks to efwoodworks for posting this on the forum. I recently acquired a Stanley block plane with a cam-lock cap. I noticed the casting stamp […]
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Stanley Type 1 #120
This Stanley Type 1 #120 as shown on The Vintage Tool Shoppe site or their web site is an interesting story. Thanks Eric for an […]
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The Stanley #85 by James Price
By James Price I arrived home today from the Midwest Tool Collectors meeting in Springfield, Illinois with lots of tool treasures. I went up there […]
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Roger K. Smith’s Stanley Transitional Type Study
Also see a list of my Stanley Transitionals. Although not all types are represented, all sizes are. Type 1. Boston Bailey 1867-1869 A. Trademark stamped […]
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