Stanley Plane ID Needed

[70Mach1]

I just disassembled my grandfather's old plane, and am trying to pinpoint the type and time period it's from.

 

[ddawg16]

That looks like a #2....I have one as well.

Start here

https://woodandshop.com/identify-stanley-hand-plane-age-type-study/

Another link
https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/woodworking-tips-1205may/handplane.html

 

[ddawg16]

Another link...

https://virginiatoolworks.com/tools/stanley-planes/bailey-identification/

 

[70Mach1]

Excellent. Thanks John.

 

[RTM]

Once you know the dimensions, this can give you a # for it. Looks like #4 from here.

http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan1.htm

This type study doesn’t load you down with advertising

https://www.hyperkitten.com/tools/stanley_bench_plane/start_flowchart.php

The patent is from 1933, so no older

http://datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?number=1918750&typeCode=0

 

[hsvtoolfool]

common #4, excellent "user" plane
kidney level cap: most likely 1936 to 1960s
To nail date down further...

• show front of the lever cap
• show the logo stamped on the blade
• show the wooden knob, tote, and associated screws

 

[70Mach1]

common #4, excellent "user" plane
kidney level cap: most likely 1936 to 1960s
To nail date down further...

• show front of the lever cap
• show the logo stamped on the blade
• show the wooden knob, tote, and associated screws

Thanks. Here are some more photos.

 

[ddawg16]

I'm not trying to hijack the thread....
But, I just looked at mine....#3....no pat#....says "Made in England"

I can't find an exact match in the above links

 

[ddawg16]

Forgot to add a pic

 

[RTM]

Most made in England are too new for the type studies.

 

[hsvtoolfool]

@ddawg16, my best guess is post-war Type 19, 1948 to 1961. Your tote and knob appear to be stained, varnished hardwood instead of rosewood. I can't really tell, but I personally love rosewood and brass on a plane. The vertical ”STANLEY” on the lateral adjuster is my reason to think it's a post-war plane. But this is getting into plane super-nerd territory and not my forte'. To me, it's a really nice "user" and works tons better any plane you'll find a Lowe Depot or HF.

 

[ddawg16]

@ddawg16, my best guess is post-war Type 19, 1948 to 1961. Your tote and knob appear to be stained, varnished hardwood instead of rosewood. I can't really tell, but I personally love rosewood and brass on a plane. The vertical ”STANLEY” on the lateral adjuster is my reason to think it's a post-war plane. But this is getting into plane super-nerd territory and not my forte'. To me, it's a really nice "user" and works tons better any plane you'll find a Lowe Depot or HF.

I use it all the time...in fact, I just had the blade sharpened....and used it to trim some outlet cover plates....

 

[70Mach1]

@hsvtoolfool Any other thoughts on the additional photos?

 

[txlonghorn1989]

@hsvtoolfool Any other thoughts on the additional photos?

Can you post a pic or comment on the direction of the Stanley stamp on the lateral adjustment lever? Is Stanley stamped vertically on the lever?

 

[j.t.d.]

@hsvtoolfool Any other thoughts on the additional photos?

To check if the handle and knob are rosewood or not smell the unfinished bases. Rosewood has a sweet aroma, sometimes if you scratch the base with your fingernail.

 

[hsvtoolfool]

...and used it to trim some outlet cover plates....

Plastic?! That's....that's....incontheevable!

You keep using dat word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

@hsvtoolfool Any other thoughts on the additional photos?

• Raised ridge cast into heel and toe.
• Raised tote and knob base in casting.
• Ogee radius on frog back.
• Straight knurling on brass depth adjuster.
• "Kidney bean" lever cap.
• Stanley Orange logo.
• Two-piece brass tote fastener.
• Tall front knob.
• Post "sweetheart" logo on blade.
• Varnished hardwood: 1950s or 60s
• Varnished rosewood: late 40s to 50s

Can you post a pic or comment on the direction of the Stanley stamp on the lateral adjustment lever? Is Stanley stamped vertically on the lever?

Sorry if you don't mean for me to reply, but yes, one of the photos shows the Stanley logo on the lateral adjuster is vertical...

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[Joe Huld]

Thanks. Here are some more photos.

Your plane could be mixed parts but I'm thinking original early WWII circa 1941. Nickel and brass were vital war materials and early on they were allocated to defense uses only, the supply of Brazilian rosewood was cut off by the U-Boats by early 1942. Your lever cap does not look to have ever been plated and has the wartime finish which says 1941-45. Can't tell if your adjusting nut is brass but I think they used the parts on hand until they ran out which would account for rosewood and brass parts on a plane made in late 41 or early 42.