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Book: Stanley Tools, A Guide to Identity and Value

ST130276 Book: Stanley Tools, A Guide to Identity and Value This is a 455 page paperback book by John Walter that was published in 1990. John later published an even larger tome on the same subject, but that book has gotten ridiculously expensive. This one should meet most people's needs, and at a price that shouldn't hurt. Some of the pages are loose in the binding, the inevitable result of old glue with this type of binding. Just one great find at the flea market will more than pay for this book. Good Reduced: $95


Number 12 Scraper Plane

ST130556 Number 12 Scraper Plane A crisp as found sweetheart marked Stanley 12, that has one spot of heavy pitting on the left side near the rear. There is also medium to light pitting on the top half of the sweetheart marked blade, The wokring half, which was protected by being in the plane, is very clean. Except for these two things, this tool would be superb. It has crisp unpolished brass, good japanning, and nice patina overall, except for the two aforementioned spots. Not a great choice for a collector, but a great chance for a user to get a bargain on a really nice Stainley 12. G+ $99


Number 10 Jack Rabbet Plane

ST130559 Number 10 Jack Rabbet Plane This is a low knob Stanley 10, but the blade is from the 1930s and appears to be unused. The handle retains traces of the decal that was used in the 1920s. Now for the interesting part. This plane has been shortened. Somebody must have regretted not buying a 10 1/2 and they cut the back off. It is very well done and you might not even notice it, but the rear has been removed up to the handle. The bare surfaces have a medium patina, and have been cleaned with a wire brush. If you just want one to use, at this price it is a gift. G+ Sold


Number 604 Bedrock Smoothing Plane

ST130562 Number 604 Bedrock Smoothing Plane This is a sweetheart marked, flat sided Bedrock smoothing plane. I am not thrilled with the patina on this plane, it has been rubbed with steel wool and the edges are lighter in color. The front knob is old, but a replacement. The rear tote is very nice. This will make a great user Bedrock at a modest price. G+ $135



Number 9 1/2 Block Plane

ST130573 Number 9 1/2 Block Plane An early 20th Century example with the half moon logo on the blade. Used but well cared for, with about half of the nickel worn off of the lever cap. A nice working example. G+ $69





Number 1220 Handyman drill

ST130580 Number 1220 Handyman drill An apparently unused egg-beater drill in the original box with the original 8 bits still in the head. One corner of the box has been taped with celophane tape and a price sticker has been torn off of the label. The tool is pristine. These are really handy tools. I would not be without one. You have more control than any other kind of drill that I know of. Just put a piece of masking tape on the bit at the depth that you want, and you can stop just at the right spot ever time. Fine $65


Number 55 Combination Plane Number 55 Combination Plane

ST130587 Number 55 Combination Plane A very clean as found Stanley 55 combination plane in the original box. This plane is complete but for one screw, the purpose of which I am not even sure. It is the screw on the back under the handle. The older ones did not even have this screw, as I just discovered now, when I tried to take one off of an old body I have on hand. Trust me, you will never care that this screw is missing. The plane is super clean and will make a great user. It has the style of nickers that are serated, so that you put them down one notch at a time. The instructions are a reprint. A great user for a discnerning user who does not want to pay a few hundred extra for collector's details. Fine- $599


Yankee Handyman 133H

ST130515 Yankee Handyman 133H A pristine, probably unused, Stanley/North Brothers archimedian screw driver. The box has the original price on it. I would rate the tool Fine+ and the box Fine-. You won't find a better example. Fine Sold





Number 10 1/4 Rabbet Plane

ST130523 Number 10 1/4 Rabbet Plane A scarce Stanley tilting handled rabbet plane. This plane is in relatively crisp, as found condition. It retains about 98% of the original japanning, and what appears to be all of the original blade. The reason that I priced it so cheap is that this is one that was made towards the end of production, around 1940 I would estimate, and the handles are stained hardwood, and the adjusting knob and hold down lugs are steel. This is typical of Stanley production going into WW2. While the US did not enter the war until the end of 1941, our factories were already producing war goods, so that brass was not available for plane production, and the need to use shipping capacity for Atlantic convoys had cut off the supply of rosewood. The finish on the wood is thinning, as is typical of this finish, but the wood has no damage and this is really quite a nice example of this plane, for a user or collector. G+ $295


Number 7C Bailey Jointer

ST130540 Number 7C Bailey Jointer A nice as found late 19th Century Stanley jointer with the wide base handle. The rosewood is lovely, front and rear. The 1892 pat. blade is full original length. The bare metal surfaces have a pleasing light patina. The japanning is a bit dirty with some bubbling, and has held the condition grading down. A wonderul user or collector's quality piece. G+ $189



Number 5 1/4" Bailey Jack Plane

ST130545 Number 5 1/4" Bailey Jack Plane A post War Stanley junior jack plane in the original box. The box lid has two torn corners. The bottom still has the original insert that held the plane in place. The plane looks unused, the blade has never been honed. There are a few rust spots on the blade that have been cleaned. That is why the plane did not make Fine. It is really a crisp and superb example. G++ $145



Number 91 Marking and Mortise Gauge

ST130548 Number 91 Marking and Mortise Gauge A bright clean, unused example, in the original box. I am going to go out on limb here and say that the tool itself looks mint (mint means as good as it looked in the store before it was sold.) The box has some wear, so overall I will go with Fine $89




Number 6C Bailey Fore Plane Number 6C Bailey Fore Plane Number 6C Bailey Fore Plane

ST1304103 Number 6C Bailey Fore Plane A pristine 1930s example in the original box, which as a sweetheart label, although the plane is slightly later than Sweetheart. These labels were used until they ran out. This is normal.. This plane has a full iron and looks about new, but the blade has been honed. Never ground, but honed. The box has torn corners, and it was once taped with cellophane tape, which has now mostly deteriorated and fallen off on its own. The plane iis just as nice as the come, with perfect wood, and bright bare metal surfaces. There are two tiny spots on the japanning that I suspect that a collector has touched up. They are hard to spot. You might find a better box, but I don't think that you could improve upon the plane. For the connoisseur. Fine $289


Number 12 1/2 Scraper Number 12 1/2 Scraper

ST1304107 Number 12 1/2 Scraper A crisp and little used example in lovely as found condition, except for the blade hold down screw, which is polished. Everything else is untouched, with a lovely surface. I guess that it was laziness again that saved the day. He started to polish it, but gave up after one thumb screw. Thank goodness for lazy people. I bought this at a flea market in Connecticut, and the blade was missing. We are including with it a brand new Hock blade. This is the best sraper plane that Stanley made, in my never humble opinion. G++ Sold


Number 7C Bailey Jointer Number 7C Bailey Jointer

ST1304112 Number 7C Bailey Jointer A magnificent Stanley corrugated jointer in the original box. This is a 1930s plane and the box still has the sweetheart label. The box is a bit tatty and has been taped, but the plane is really wonderful. The blade has been honed, but I doubt that this plane was used more than once. The plane is crisp and wonderful. I would clean the plane lightly with wax and a white pad. It looks like it has not been touched in 50 years. A great find. Fine $389


Number 5 Bailey Jack Plane

ST13051 Number 5 Bailey Jack Plane A late 1940s or so Stanley Jack plane in the original box with the textured surface. The plane has seen very little use, but the finish is flaking off of the stained hardwood front knob. Otherwise it would rate higher. The box is tatty with a hole in the bottom that looks like acid was involved. A great user for an easy to live with price. G+ $69



Number 10 Jack Rabbet Plane

ST130468 Number 10 Jack Rabbet Plane The classic Stanley bench rabbet plane from about 1910. This plane came from an old tool chest and has some light tool box rash on the wood. The bare metal has been lightly cleaned. The japanning is about 90% but is dusty and dull and needs to be waxed to brighten it up. The blade has about 30% remaining. Of course we sell new Hock blades for this plane. A great user for a reasonable price. G+ $149



Bailey Number 5 Jack Plane Bailey Number 5 Jack Plane

ST130471 Bailey Number 5 Jack Plane A little used Stanley jack plane with a pleasing rich patina. This plane has the two 1902 patent dates in the bed and was likely made between 1902 and 1905 or so. It has the 1892 pat. date blade and the wide base tote. I would rate this plane higher but for some light tool box dings on the left side and somebody has wire brushed the brass lugs that hold the tote and knob on. A collector has labeled it as type 9. I'll take his word for it. To me this is a great pre-war Stanley jack plane that will make a better user than anything made today. G+ Sold


Bailey Number 8 Jointer

ST130476 Bailey Number 8 Jointer A nice example with an even medium patina, and at first looks untouched, but on very close examination I can see that the sides and bottom have been lightly touched by a wire wheel, which has kept the price down. It dates to the late 19th Century, but the blade is a V tradmark blade, from the teens. I would assume that the original owner replaced the blade during its original working life. Still a great user and a bargain for a 100 year old tool that costs more than double for a new one that is not as good. The V trademark iron is about 90%. G+ $189



Number 7 Bailey Jointer

ST130478 Number 7 Bailey Jointer A "restored" Stanley jointer from about 1910. The sides and sole have been lapped and the body has been repainted. The wood is nice and it still has most of the decal on the tote. A nice user at a modest price. G+ $139




Number 45 Combination Plane Number 45 Combination Plane

ST121230 Number 45 Combination Plane An unused example of the Classic Stanley 45 combination plane from the 1950s. I don't like to call any tool unused, but not a single one of the blades has been honed, and the rosewood fence has shows no evidence of ever rubbing against wood. Still has the original instructions and the envelope of extra nickers. It doesn't have the screwdriver, but that is all that I see gone. The boxs shows some wear but is still intact. The plane is as good as they get. It could not be improved upon, retaining 100% of its original nickel, still bright like chrome. For the connoisseur. Fine+ Now Reduced to $425


Number 55 Combination Plane Number 55 Combination Plane Number 55 Combination Plane Number 55 Combination Plane

ST130463 Number 55 Combination Plane A nearly unused, sweetheart marked example, complete in the original box. There are two small spots of nickel loss on the top of the handle strap, but this plane is otherwise pristine. The box shows some normal wear but has no torn corners. This is the model that has the left and right bevel cutters. The label on the number 2 cutter box has some silverfish damage, as can be seen in the photo. It also has the original baby hurwood screwdriver. There is a set of period instructions with it, but these are copywrite 1940 and they might be later than the plane. I suspect that a collector put them in the box. It would be hard to improve upon this plane. Fine $785


Number 6 Bailey Fore Plane

ST130460 Number 6 Bailey Fore Plane A very little used but slightly dirty Bailey number 6 plane from the late 1930s, when the started getting a bit heavier. If you like a heavy plane, you will like this one. The front screw in the rear tote is a replacment with Philips head. The wood on this plane is very nice and it should clean up to better than G+ $89



Number 7 Bailey Jointer

ST13042 Number 7 Bailey Jointer This is a 19th Century Stanley 7 first lateral model, from about 1885. It is listed as an early type 5 in the Walters book, with the half moon logo on the blade. It is in lovely as found condition with wonderful untouched surface. I conservatively rate it G+ Sold




Number 5 Bailey Jack Plane

ST130418 Number 5 Bailey Jack Plane A nicely cleaned Stanley Jack plane from the 1930s with nice rosewood, a near full iron, and a medium dark patina. The front knob is an original Stanley, but it is not original to this plane. From a users point of view, it doesn't matter. Better than a new one at a fraction of the price. G+ Sold




Stanley Bedrock Set

ST130436 Stanley Bedrock Set This is a set of three planes, all with the same owner's name on them. All of them are early Bedrock planes with the 1892 patent date blades. There is a 603, 605, & 606. They have a lovely dark patina and very nice wood. The three is engraved on the side, John Cook. The 6 is engraved J.T. Cook. And the 5 is stamped JTC. Then engraving is well done and has some floral decoration highlighting it. A superb group of planes. Rarely do we find groups of planes that belong together like this. For the connoisseur. G++ Sold


Number 60 Mitre Box

ST130388 Number 60 Mitre Box A full size 1960s or early 70s cast iron mitre box that will make a great user. The saw is not the saw it started life with, this one is marked "Craftsman" but it is clean and the right size, 4" by 22". Price to sell quickly because my Stanley shelf is full and it is in my way. G+ $159




Number 945 Brace

ST130391 Number 945 Brace An 8" brace in lightly used condition, but the ebonized finish is peeling off the hardwood head and the handle, thus detracting from the appearance. Still a great user and modestly priced. G+ $69





Handyman H1220 Drill

ST1303105 Handyman H1220 Drill This tool really does llook unused, but the original bits, all 8 of which are still in the head, show that it was used. The box has one torn corncer and some tape on it. You won'd find a cleaner example. Everybody needs one eggbeater drill, not other tool offers the same control for drilling small holes without going to far. Fine+ $65



Number 10 Rabbet Plane Number 10 Rabbet Plane

ST1303107 Number 10 Rabbet Plane An early example with the very thin sides and the logo, "STANLEY, RULE & LEVEL CO." in block letter on two lines. About 65% of the iron remains. The wood has great grain and retains most of its original finish. The bare surfaces look like they were carefully cleaned by a collector at some point, the rest is untouched. A very nice example. G++ $195



Number 95 Edge Trimming Block Plane

ST1303114 Number 95 Edge Trimming Block Plane This is the classic Stanley edge trimming block plane. The forte of this plane is squaring the edge of stock up to about half an inch. For thicker stock you are better off with a jointer fence. This one has the gothic script logo and a sweetheart marked iron. Nice original condition. G++ $145




Number 90 Bullnose Plane

ST130352 Number 90 Bullnose Plane A V-trademark (1910s) example with about 90% or what is probably the original blade. A good sound plane, but the nickel is coming off. It looks like the nickel didn't adhere well when it was made and has more peeled off than worn off. It has about 40-50% of the original nickel left, but it is blotchy and would not appeal to a collector. Thus the user price for an early US made example of this most desirable of Stanley planes. G+ $98


Number 65 Nuckle Joint Block Plane

ST130355 Number 65 Knuckle Joint Block Plane A 1930s example in nice as found condition. It shows signs of moderate use but no abuse and should make a great user plane. About 90% of the nickel remains on the lever cap with just normal wear. A nice honest example. G+ $79




Number 8 Bailey Jointer - Prelateral

ST130360 Number 8 Bailey Jointer - Prelateral A nice as found Stanley jointer with 80-90% original japanning and a nice medium-dark patina. The original blade is well worn but still has 3/4" left to the hole. This is a wonderful honest example of a 19th Century Stanley jointer. Clearly a usable plane, but I would expect a collector to jump on this one. G+ $269



Bailey Number 5 Jack Plane

ST130366 Bailey Number 5 Jack Plane This is a Made in Canada Stanley Jack plane in the original box. It is 1930s plane and thus has a pretty nice rosewood tote and knob. It looks to me like it was used once, but not successfully. The blade has a big chip in it where it hit something. There is also some light spots of surface rust. If you regrind the blade and clean off the rust, it should easily rate G++ $129


Blades for Number 1 Plane in Box

ST130368 Blades for Number 1 Plane in Box A box of 3 new old stock blades in the original box. The box once held 6 blades according to the label. It is a steel reinforced corner box and the blades have the later Stanley logo. I am not sure when the are from but probably the 1940s or 50s. Untouched condition with some old dry grease on the blades, which would likely pass for mint if this grease is cleaned off. The box shows wear and rates G+. Fine $195


Bailey Number 4C Smoothing Plane

ST13036 Bailey Number 4C Smoothing Plane A late 1930s example in crisp, little used condition. Has a medium patina. Peffect wood front and rear. This is one of the first ones where they started to make them a bit hearvier. It has the thicker sides and sole which are sought after today. A great user. G++ $109




Number 66 Universal Hand Beader

ST13038 Number 66 Universal Hand Beader A complete in the original box example of the famous Stanley scratch stock with about 99% bright original nickel. Sadly , the perimieter of the box has been circumnavigated with clear tape. Otherwise without complaint. Fine $185




Book: Boxwood & Ivory, Stanley Traditional Rules

ST130325 Book: Boxwood & Ivory, Stanley Traditional Rules A crisp, clean, copy of this famous book. A standard reference book for tool collectors. There is light discoloratoin on the outside edges. The dust jacket shows a bit of wear but other than the previously mentioned edge discoloration, which is typical of old books, the book itself is Fine $65




Stanley Number 140 Rabbetting Block Plane

ST130331 Stanley Number 140 Rabbetting Block Plane This is a scarce type 1 example with the lever adustment for depth and the 1894 patent date on the side. It is found and a bit dirty. The japanning is dull, but with wax should brighten up. The nickel is about 80% or better. The bare metal surfaces look like they were probably cleaned with fine steel wool at some point. Not pristine, but a nice honest example. Good $189



Number 60 1/2 Low Angle Block Plane

ST130332 Number 60 1/2 Low Angle Block Plane A nice clean pre-war example with the cast adjustment knob. The blade is sweetheart marked. I am not sure when the cast adjustment was discontinued, but it occurs to me that it might be before the 1920s, in which case this would be a replacement blade. I am sure that one of you can tell me. A nice honest example of a very user friendly tool. G+ $85



Number 9 1/2 Block Plane

ST130271 Number 9 1/2 Block Plane A crisp, clean example from the late 50s or 60s with the original hang tag from a "Orgill Bros. & Co," The blade looks to me like it has been honed, but is still the original factory grind. The bare metal surfaces have been cleaned, but respectfully done. Fine- $75




Bailey Number 32 Jointer Plane

ST130288 Bailey Number 32 Jointer Plane A 26" wooden bodied jointer plane with 2 /58" wide blade. The blade has the 1892 patent date logo. As found condition. Better than most that I see, which are typically all beat to death. This one isn't perfect by any means, but it is OK and could be used or collected. Needs some light cleaning and it came out of an old basement. G+ $79



Number 90 Bullnose Plane

ST130253 Number 90 Bullnose Plane A nice clean example in an fitted leather pouch that has likely been with it since the original owner's time. It is an earlier style with the cast iron adjuster knob. I rated it low only because there is a lot of nickel loss, Only about 20% of the nickel remains. The blade has about 85% remaining and is probably the original blade. This plane was clearly cherished by its owner and I would highly recommend it. G+ $119


Number 79 SIde Rabbet Plane

ST13025 Number 79 SIde Rabbet Plane A sweetheart marked example that has seen honest use, but no abuse. About half of the original nickel remains. A classic Stanley design that is really a must own tool. G+ $89





Number R100B Takedown Square Number R100B Takedown Square Number R100B Takedown Square

ST130195 Number R100B Takedown Square A Stanley take down rafter square with blued finish, in the original canvas pouch. This square has been wiped down with grease a long time ago and looks like it was hardly used. There are some small spots of light surface rust from being in the case too long, but the grease has mostly kept it pristine, It also includes the original instruction sheet, which was folded up and stuffed in with the square when I got it. Both the square and the instructions are sweetheart marked. The standard 100B model takedown would be rare in this condition, but the rafter version is even more scarce. Fine- $245


Number 59 Doweling Jig in Box

ST130167 Number 59 Doweling Jig in Box A complete in the original box example including the original instructions. Late production, probably 1960s or 70s. Fine $49





No 81 Scraper Plane

ST130526 No 81 Scraper Plane This is the classic nickel-plated ram's horn scraper with a rosewood sole. It has an original, albeit worn out, Stanley sweetheart marked blade. The sole is also heavilyworn so that the screws are showing on the bottom. However, the worst is yet to ocme. The hold down lever is badly broken. It still actually seems to work, but I have never seen one broken this way before. The nickel on the body is pretty good. Free to anybody who buys two Stanley items and asks for it. Good $0


Number 90 Bullnose & 92 Shoulder Plane

130173 Number 90 Bullnose & 92 Shoulder Plane Both planes are neatly marked on the top and the bottom, "City School". They are English made examples with full original irons. They appear to have seen little use and have 99%+ original bright nickel. Probably 1950s vintage, the finish is better than on the later ones. Sadly, on close inspection I found two tiny hairline cracks on the 92 where it had been dropped. I don't think that it will affects its use in any way, but if you drop it again that might be the last straw. Sold as a pair, but I am putting very little value on the 92.. Fine- $149




Number 144 Edge Rounding Tool

ST130183 Number 144 Edge Rounding Tool A clean as found example in the scarce 1/2" size. Somebody has neatly pricked their initials into the japanning, "HLD". Honest wear but no neglect or abuse. G+ $259





Stanley & Fray Marked Brace

ST130143 Stanley & Fray Marked Brace This is a 14" ratchet brace that has the Stanley sweetheart logo on the chuck and is marked "FRAY No. 149" on the frame. I can't find a reference to this brace in the Walter's book. It is in honest, as found condition, with about 30% nickel remaining. A very rare piece for the escoteric Stanley collector. G+ $345



Stanley #59 Dowling Jig

ST13014 Stanley #59 Dowel Jig A pristine example complete in the original box with the original instructions, and a set of instructions for the Stanley #77 Dowling machine, and a store display advertisement for the 59 that I have never seen before. The tool is really mint, and you know how I avoid using that word. The box is fine-, so I gave the group Fine+ $69



Number 225-12 Double Bevel

ST121269 Number 225-12 Double Bevel A sweetheart marked Stanley boxwood stocked doublle bevel in lovely untouched condition. Still retains much of the original decal and most of the original bluing. A particularly nice example for the connoisseur. G++ $265




Number 3C Bailey Smoothing Plane

ST121243 Number 3C Bailey Smoothing Plane A particularly nice Stanley corrugated smoothing plane with nicely figured rosewood. A 1930s plane. The varnish on the wood has some light craquelure, but it doesn't really detract. Nice patina. A connoisseur quality example. G++ $99




Bailey Number 6 Fore Plane

ST12128 Bailey Number 6 Fore Plane A nice clean 1930s example with a near full original iron and nice wood. There is one dent in the front bun, very shallow, but about 5/8" long. Otherwise the wood is perfect. The japanning is about 99%. The cutting edge is very ragged, as if the last time it was used was to plane a door with a nail in it. There are no scratches or paint on the sole though. Overall a very nice example for a discnering user. Much better than any newly made copies. G++ $145


1911 Stanley Works Calendar

ST121147 1911 Stanley Works Calendar An original wall calendar from 1911 for The Stanley Works. Measures 26" by 13 1/2". The lithograph is of an original oil painting by T. Hayward. It is very much in the style of Edmund Tarbell or Childe Hassam. This calendar shows the honest wear of a century, the edges and corners are worn and it is somewhat faded. However, it sill looks good. The style of the painting, entitled "In Lantern Light", is muted with soft pastel colors, so the fading does not ruin the picture. I have never seen another one like this, so for an advanced Stanley collector, this is an extraordinary find. Good $995


Socket Chisel Set

CH121161 Socket Chisel Set A matched set of 6 socket chisels, sizes 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", & 1". I am not really sure which model these are, they are not numbered. They look like 750s to me, but there were a number of similar chisels offered in the 1930s. Finding a complete original set like this is quite unusual. Four handles are fine, and 2 have minor battering to the leather tops. The 1" chisel has a rough edge from being abused, probably opening cans, so it will need to be ground. Overall, this set is in great condition and is really a rare find. G+ - Fine $345


S18 Steel Block Plane

ST121124 S18 Steel Block Plane A bright and clean as found Stanley steel knuckle-joint block plane with some normal light scattered staining on the sides and sole. The nickel is bright like new, and the black paint (these were painted, not japanned) is about 99%. This is a scarce plane and this is a very nice honest example. G== $159




Number 5 1/4C Bailey Small Jack Plane

ST121126 Number 5 1/4C Bailey Small Jack Plane A nice 1930s Stanley corrugated jack plane with particularly nice grain in the rear tote. This plane has been properly cleaned by a collector and is an example worthy of a serious collector or a connoisseur user. G++ $259




Number 92 Cabinermaker

ST120954 Number 92 Cabinermaker's Rabbet Plane in box A little used Stanley shoulder plane from the 1960s in the original steel reinforced box. The plane has a full iron and about 99% of the original nickel. It does have the original owner's name, "TED", neatly scratched into the nickel. It is not obtrusive. There is some staining to the lid of the box and the bottom of the box has been repaired with masking tape.. A nice example made towards the end of the US production of this tool. Fine- $159


Number H1210 Handyman Vice

ST120760 Number H1210 Handyman Vice A handy swivelling base edge clamping vice. Retains most of the orginal Handyman colors. It does need a light cleaning to brighten up the paint a bit. It is fresh from an estate sale. There are 3 tiny little pins in the top that were clearly put their for a reason, but I don't know why. Just a bit drity, but in very nice condition. G+ $65



Book: Boxwood and Ivory, Stanley Traditional Rules

ST12063 Book: Boxwood and Ivory, Stanley Traditional Rules This is Philip Stanley's book on Stanley rules, which is the accepted standard reference on the subject. The book is about fine, but the dust jacket is a bit tatty,so I gave it an overal rating of G++ $59





Number 98/99 Side Rabbets Number 98/99 Side Rabbets

ST120617 Number 98/99 Side Rabbets A pair with the depth stops. Both of them have significant wear to the nickel and are in somewhat dark as found condition. They came together but the 99 has a Sweetheart marked blade and he 98 has a "Made in USA" blade. A great user pair in the desirable depth stop version. G+ $175




Number 220 Block Plane

ST12057 Number 220 Block Plane A 1950s era Stanley block plane in the original box. This plane has seen very little use. Both the box and the plane are G++ $65





Number 60 Double Spoke Shave

ST120510 Number 60 Double Spoke Shave A bright and clean example. The blades have never been honed, although they look like they were used a few times. Proabably made in the 1950s and as clean as they come. Fine- $55





Rosewood Marking/Morticing Gauge

ST120525 Number 171 Rosewood Marking/Morticing Gauge The same as a number 77 gauge, but it has the patent cast brass shoe for working curves. This option cost a whopping $1.50 extra in 1923, which would explain why we see so few with this feature. This one is quite a bit older than 1923, and is marked Stanley in the big block letters on the head. Untouched condition for a user or collector. Nice tall points. G+ $85




Number 358 Mitre Box

ST120345 Number 358 Mitre Box A good pre-War Stanley cast iron mitre box. As found and quite dirty, but it looks to be in nice condition under the dirt and will clean up very nicely. This model appears to be the same as the 389 except that it does not have the two rods that run underneath that I think function as an extension and stop. The plate says that it is a #3 Frame, for a 5" by 28" saw. The saw that I have with it is a 6" by 30" saw. It is marked Stanley Mitre Box Saw and it is made by Disston. The bottom of the saw handle is crudely repaired. If you don't want the saw, take off $40 and the shipping will be less as well (We will lower it manually when we process the order.). G+ $189


Number 112 Scraper Plane Number 112 Scraper Plane

ST120124 Number 112 Scraper Plane An untouched example of the classic Stanley scraper plane. Retains the original Stanley marked iron, written in block letters. The brass trim has much of the original lacquer. The exposed iron has nice dark patina that needs a light cleaning with one of the white pads and wax. The japanning has come off in spots but will clean nicely. The lower edge of the blade has some light surface rust, but it is not deep and should polish off easily. This is a nicely cared for example that is good enough for a serious collector or user. G+ $189





Antique Stanley Tool Antique Stanley Tool

ST110459 Number 94 Cabinetmaker's Rabbet Plane This is as good as it gets with these. It retains about 97% of its original bright nickel. The blade looks to be full, and has the logo with the 1897 and 1900 patents. The nickel is superb on the left side but has some wear and bubbling on the left side. The term wear is probably a misnomer, as the plane has seen little if any use and the lost nickel is the result of poor adhesion. This is the connoisseur's example of this scarce plane. Fine- $445





Antique Stanley Tool

ST11037 Book: The Stanley Plane by Alvin Sellens A seminal text on Stanley planes, this book was published by EAIA in 1975 and is still a must own work. This book is from the 10th printing, in 1990. The jacket is torn and dirty. The book is pretty clean and nice, except for a minor stain that effects the last 30 or so pages, but is nothing to worry about. Unless you are very picky, you will be happy with this copy. G+ $79



Antique Stanley Tool

ST101175 Number 14, Type 1, Try Square A superb as found example of the 4" size square, retaining 99%+ of its original nickel, in nice clean condition. You would find a better example of this rare Stanley square. Fine- $139





Antique Stanley Tool

ST101120 Number 7 pre-Lateral Bailey Jointer An as found Bailey #7 Jointer with a nice even dark patina. The original iron is worn, but has about 3/4" remaining. Nice wood with the beaded front knob. The adjuster nut is not the earlier solid type. Some peeling to the Japanning in the front, but still about 85% remains. A nice honest example. Good $169
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ST100640 Number 93 Cabinetmaker's Rabbet Plane This is the early style with the cast iron adjustment, with 100% original bright nickel. This is as close to mint as it is possible for a 100 year old tool to be. This must be as find an example as exists in the world of this early style 93. For the true connoisseur. Fine+ $345



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ST90520 Stanley Tools 1927 S50 Catalog This is a small 55 page booklet style catalog. I am not an expert on these but I don't recall seeing this one before. It is marked on the back "Copyright 1927 S50" and has the sweetheart logo. The original owner put his name and the date on the cover with a pencil. Nice original condition. Fine- $99



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