Any info on this craftsman plane ?

[dicemandan]

Does anyone know a age or any info on this craftsman tool??
Theres no part number or any other markings other than
Craftsman and Made in the U.S.A

 

[tonydanzah]

i don't think it would fly very far.

 

[sawatch]

Search Stanley planes & compair to their models, was probably made by them for Sears, logo is pre WWII

 

[cylis007]

It looks similar to a Stanley #78. I don't know about the age. I know Stanley produced that number plane for probably 60+ years or more. I got my Stanley hand plane info from the Patrick's blood and gore website. Good luck determining an age.

 

[oleblu]

Your plane looks like the Stanley #78. Stanley's were made from 1884 to 1984. The Craftsman logo looks to me like 1940's, 1950's vintage. Are there any casting codes stamped in the body ( it could be just one letter)?
I see both the Stanley and Craftsman planes like this for sale quite often, but MOST are missing the adjustable fence.
I would watch e-bay (type in Craftsman plane) to get a feel for the value.