What do the numbers mean on Stanley planes?

The numbers 1 to 8 simply refer to different lengths of plane with #1 being (very) short and #8 being pretty long. After #8 the system of numbering gets as weird as some of the specialised planes the numbers go with.

How do I know if my plane is a Stanley 45?

Step 1: Identification… 45 has the floral motifs along the main body and sliding, adjustable skate which date this plane to before 1910 when the motif became a pebble-effect. The knob was also moved from the main body to the fence in the very late 1800’s.

How much is a Stanley plane worth?

Stanley eventually took over this elaborate and elegant plane. It’s a gunmetal bronze alloy and it sold for $19,800 at auction.

When did Stanley stop making planes in Australia?

By 2001, Stanley had ceased all manufacture in Australia.

What are combination planes used for?

The combination plane combines the functions of, rebate and grooving and moulding planes. It can be used for various tasks including grooving, rebating and cutting dados (housings) and tongue and groove joints.

What is a plow plane used for?

A grooving plane, plow plane, or plough plane is a plane used in woodworking to make grooves and (with some of the metal versions) small rabbets. They are traditionally used for drawer bottoms or rear walls.

When did Stanley stop making planes in USA?

He moved there to produce Victor and Defiance planes and tools. However, in 1880, Stanley took over as the sole agent for Bailey’s Victor planes. After a series of patent infringement suits and charges of industrial espionage, Stanley bought the entire Victor production facility in 1884 and then discontinued the line.

What is a combination plane?

Moulding, rebating and grooving The combination plane combines the functions of, rebate and grooving and moulding planes. It can be used for various tasks including grooving, rebating and cutting dados (housings) and tongue and groove joints.

Do Veritas blades fit Stanley 45?

Blades from the right handed Veritas small plough plane will also fit this plane as will original blades from the Stanley 45. Like its Stanley predecessor, the plane consists of three main parts; body, sliding section and fence held together by short (125mm) or long (200mm) rods.

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.

How much is a Stanley No 1 plane worth?

Stanley No. 1 Smooth Plane

Manufactured:	1869 to 1943
Uses:	General purpose bench plane
Average Dealer Price:	$1000 to $1600
Average eBay Price:	$1200 to $1800
Type 1:	$1600 to $2800

What thread is used on Stanley planes?

WHY DID STANLEY USE A 9/32-24 THREAD? Firstly, it appears most likely that the 9/32-24 screw thread was a consequence of early US adoption of the Whitworth standard; this particular screw size and pitch is part of the Whitworth Admiralty Fine series.

Is Veritas combination plane worth it?

It’s a great plane that’s far easier to use than those old combination planes. Knurled brass knobs dominate the plane’s appearance and function. The many moving parts can seem confusing at first, but they are the plane’s greatest virtue. Every adjustment, except for one (the cross-grain nickers), is toolless and easy.

What is the name of the Stanley 45 combination plane?

Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane, or Traut’s Patent Adjustable Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane, or Traut’s Patent Adjustable Beading, Rabbet & Slitting Plane

How many parts did it take to make a Stanley No 45?

An issue of Stanley’s “Tool Talks” published in the 1930’s, titled “It’s a Big Job Assembling and Packing the No 45 Plane,” reported that approximately 1,800 separate casting, machining and assembly operations were required to made each No 45 and that a total of 100 parts were used.

Is there an adjustable fence on a Stanley No 45?

This No. 45 has an adjustable depth stop which works very well. The next variant (post- 1910) of this Stanley No. 45 had an fence adjustable with a fence adjusting screw setup which makes it easier to tweak the fence. Step 2: Components…

What is a No 45 skateboard?

Very early No. 45’s were japanned and had brass fittings. Nickel-plated bodies were introduced afterwards. The No. 45 has a small learning curve and a series of adjustments to complete even before beginning to plow grooves or dadoes. There are spurs or nickers on both the main body skate and the sliding skate, just ahead of the blade.