Stanley low angle block plane – dating and info?
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Dave Ring.
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I picked up this plane from a junk dealer for $5. It’s the first block plane I’ve bought, and I think it’s a 60 1/2. Dirty, but it feels sturdy and I think it can be serviceable after some fettling.
The bad: looks like it’s missing it’s lateral adjuster. How bad is this, and can it be fixed?
Also, can it be dated?
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You must be logged in to view attached files.23 November 2018 at 11:39 pm #553454To your question of dating it; maybe, if you follow this link below and start searching. http://www.hansbrunnertools.com/Stanley%20by%20numbers/Tips.htm It does seem to be missing a lateral adjuster, but eBay is awash in people selling parts/junk planes. Also pay attention to the link author’s warnings about this plane. Apparently they aren’t rare at all, though this could work in your favor.
24 November 2018 at 12:04 am #553456Also take a look at Patrick Leach’s site supertool.com. A comprehensive treatise on Stanley. Good luck with it. I’m sure it will make a fine user.
24 November 2018 at 12:14 am #553457It’s probably something in the #65 or 60 1/2 range of tools.
You can narrow it down by measuring the width of the iron, and Patric Leach’s site or hyperkitten are good sources for getting the details right.
One thing for sure, that big washer ain’t original.
24 November 2018 at 12:16 am #553458It’s probably something in the #65 or 60 1/2 range of tools. They mostly didn’t have lateral adjusters until very late in the production histories.
My first guess is a 60 1/2 judging from the proportions. ( i have four of them over a 80 year period)
The one I have with a lateral adjuster was a Brit version after they stopped producing them in the USA.You can narrow it down by measuring the width of the iron, and Patric Leach’s site or hyperkitten are good sources for getting the details right.
One thing for sure, that big washer ain’t original.
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This reply was modified 5 years, 9 months ago by
Larry Geib.
The main issue that I see is the missing lever/cam from the lever cap. You should look for a complete replacement lever cap. Offhand I can’t offer a date but I’m pretty sure that it’s pre-WWII, based on that generously sized bedding surface for the iron.
Can you post a pic of the trademark on the iron, as well as a measurement of its width? That would help with the ID.
60 1/2s aren’t rare but older ones like this one are very nice planes and not all that easy to find in decent condition.
ave
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