How do I date my Stanley plane?
How do I date my Stanley plane?
Measure the depth-adjustment nut to see if it is as large as 1-1/4 inch in diameter. If it is and it had three dates cast into the bed, your plane is a Type 12 and dates between 1919 and 1924. If not, your plane is a Type 11 and dates between 1910 and 1918.
What number is a Stanley jack plane?
Stanley No. 27 Jack Plane
| Manufactured: | 1869 to 1917 |
|---|---|
| Length: | 15 inches |
| Blade Width: | 2-1/8 inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron frame, beech base, handle & knob |
| Finish: | Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts |
When did Stanley make corrugated bottom planes?
Introduced to the Stanley line of bench planes in 1898, corrugations were available on all sizes from the no. 2 through the no. 8, as well as the comparable sizes in the Bedrock series.
What are the numbers on hand plane?
They are the numbers 5, 5-1⁄2, and 6. The 6 is arguably considered part of the next group. Jack planes are longer than the smoothing planes, which allows them to bridge off the high spots on a board and cut them, while skimming over lower parts of the board.
What is Stanley Number 5 plane?
Stanley No. 5 Jack Plane
| Manufactured: | 1869 to 1984 |
|---|---|
| Blade Width: | 2 inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob |
| Finish: | Japanned |
| Uses: | General purpose bench plane |
What years did Stanley make the handyman planes?
Stanley Type 1 Handplanes: 1867-1869. Stanley Type 2 Handplanes: 1869-1872. Stanley Type 3 Handplanes: 1872-1873. Stanley Type 4 Handplanes: 1874-1884.
When did Stanley stop making planes?
A basic range of block and bench planes survived but their numbers were cut shorter every few years. Stanley UK continued to manufacture some planes but to all intent and purpose the Stanley plane manufacturing business was dead by the late 1980s.
When did Stanley stop making planes in Australia?
By 2001, Stanley had ceased all manufacture in Australia.
