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Stanley Special Use Planes

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Stanley #40 Scrub Plane  This is the nicest example of Stanley's popular and versatile scrub plane that I have ever had.  Note the decal on the handle in the second picture.  This one is equipped with the optional straight cutter.  No problems, and no disappointments here!   Excellent.....$125.00      SOLD 

Stanley #147 Double Tongue and Groove  This example must date from during the Second World War and right near the end of its production given the unusual finish scheme of partial japanning and partial nickeled finish.   The tops of the handles were nickeled, but most of this has flaked off.  The skate and up to the side of the base is also nickeled and this has about 85% remaining.  There is no casting damage or rust or pitting.  One cutter is original and the groove cutter is from a 45.  Different and Nice!     Good +....... $225.00     

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Stanley # 340 Furring Plane  The # 340 Furring Plane  is one of  the rarest & most unusual  planes that Stanley ever produced, and this example is in super overall condition.  These furring planes were only produced for a short 12 year span (1905-1917) which was during Stanley's period of near total dominance of the metallic plane and woodworking tool market.  They were continually developing  and introducing many of the rare and unusual specialty planes during this period, which was their heyday period of plane manufacture and development.  It was the coming of the new-fangled electrical period and the start of the 1st World War that put an end to this period in Stanley's colorful history, not a lack of ideas, or quality, or dissatisfaction on their customers part.   It was just a new era after the war, and they were compelled to change with it, or fall behind, thus resulting in the short manufacturing period of some very rare planes that they had developed. This example retains nearly 90% of its original but thin black japanned finish, even on the sole, and it is rust or pit free on the exposed metal surfaces.  The cutter is 5.5 inches long, and is stamped Patent Ap'd For, along with the Stanley J Trademark Logo, thus making it a Type 1 and dating its manufacture to between 1905 - 1910.  The proper beech handle and knob are in super condition also.  These rare planes are not offered up very often, so if you have an empty hole on the shelf this one will work nicely!!      Excellent / Fine........$995.00           SOLD  

Stanley # 97 Cabinet Makers Chisel Plane   According to the book, this plane has the wrong cap.  But given where I found it and the circumstances surrounding the purchase, I find it hard to imagine how that came to be.  It is certain that no one did it purposely and the fact that the cap is japanned leads me to believe that it may be proper.  I believe that the prototype model that was offered up at Browns auction a while back was also fitted with a similar cap.  In any case the rest of the plane is in superior condition, retains nearly all of its original finish and has just a nice even patina on the exposed metal parts.  The front corners are proper and there is plenty of cutter left as well.  Different and Nice!!      Excellent.......$495.00     SOLD

Stanley #62 Low Angle Cabinet Makers Plane  This is the nicest example of Stanley's popular and versatile low angle cabinet makers plane that I have had in a long time.  Note the condition of the rosewood handle.  The throat area which is oftentimes damaged is perfect.  The japanning is near perfect.  The front knob does not have any problems and still retains its original finish.  This plane was not used more than a couple of times.  The condition is second to none and a nicer example will not be found easily.     Excellent.....$495.00    SOLD 

Stanley #12 Scraper Plane  This scraper plane dates from near the turn of the century and can be considered a type 2 or 3 because of the rail design.  Other than the #12 cast into the bed it is unmarked.  The throat is perfect,  the japanning is approx 90%, and the Rosewood handle is super, both in graining and finish.  This plane has been lightly cleaned, and the discoloration you see is mostly staining, and looks great.  There is virtually no pitting or even texture to the metal surfaces, just honest patina.  This is a nice plane and is ready to go back to work, or spend another 80 years or so on the shelf or in your collection.    Fine........... $120.00       SOLD

Stanley #164 Plane  This plane is in pretty nice condition.  It is considered one the the hardest to find of all planes that Stanley produced.  They were introduced in 1926 and production ended with the beginning of the war.  Some have speculated that there was only one production run and then this supply was offered over the next 20 or so years.  The adjusting mechanism is vertical and very tricky to get to operate, a factor that probably held back sales and plays a factor in its limited availability and super rarity.  The cutter on this one is the rectangular block, thus dating it from near the end of the offering.  The handle has a tight hairline in it that I do not think has been glued, but it is still stable.     The front knob is nice, but there is a small chip in the boss where the rod screws into the moveable throat piece.  This area still works properly but there is a relief at this point.   The japanning is well over 95% and looks good.  The sides are nice, and there is very light pitting or texture on the sole. This would lap out easily if so desired.                          

Good +...$SOLD!      

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Stanley # 144 3/8" Corner Rounding Plane   This plane is in very nice condition and there is little sign of use.  It still retains most of its japanned finish, and there is no rust or pitting to speak of.   The size designation is clearly stamped in the bottom as well.  Ready for the bench or shelf!     

Good+ ..... $295.00       SOLD 

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Stanley # 56 Core Box Plane   This is a super condition and very desirable example of one of Stanley's rarest and hard to find planes that they produced.  This planes patent was taken out in 1909, and Stanley offered for sale the same year.  It was only offered until 1923 when stocks produced before the War ran out and no more were made.  It is a rare plane.  This example still sports 95% or more of the original japanning.  The exposed faces are very nice with just some spotting and no pitting or rust.  It is one of the nicest of these that I have had over the years.  FINE ........$1295.00         SOLD    

Stanley # 71 Router Plane w/ Original Box   This one is like new.  The nickel is bright, and it has the guide and 3 cutters        

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Excellent+  ......  $150.00     SOLD!   

Stanley #171 Door Plane & Router   This nice example is basically damage free other than some missing japanning and some staining on the sole.   It still retains approx 90% or more of the original finish. The wood is nice and original.    These are one of the most unusual of all special use planes that Stanley produced, but its usefulness ran into the electric router and its production period was short lived.  There are two original cutters included, with  the 5/8" missing.    Good +...$345.00  SOLD