Stanley no 78 dating

How good is this Stanley Stanley 78 tool?

Stanley No 78 which is part of the tool collection of Gordon Muster . Very Good Condition 1936 vintage (8-1/4 long) with cutter adjustment. Japanning 80%. Sweetheart cutter in good condition.

What are the types and dates of the Stanley planes?

Here is a list of the types and dates of the Stanley planes: Stanley Type 1 Handplanes: 1867-1869. Stanley Type 2 Handplanes: 1869-1872. Stanley Type 3 Handplanes: 1872-1873.

How big is a Stanley 39 dado plane?

It has Bailey cast on the nose and is 17.25″ inches long and 3.25″ inches wide. Any help in identifying this plane would be much appreciated. I have a Stanley 41/2 plane with a brass frog and iron cap. No numbers no made in anywhere but it has an American iron not sweetheart. I am restoring a Stanley 39 Dado plane.

Where does it say Made in USA Bailey or Stanley?

On the “Bottom”, front, it says “Made in USA Bailey” while on the cap it says Stanley. The plane lived on the coast for an unknown time and was rusty. I started to remove rust and old paint and discovered that there was …

What is a Stanley #78 scrub plane?

It’s a scrub plane made from an adapted #78 rebate or rabbet plane. Using the term ‘scrub’ mis describes it. It doesn’t at all … The Stanley #78 Scrub Plane? What? Read More » Skip to content Home About Videos Websites TutorialsMenu Toggle The Paul Sellers Router Plane The Paul Sellers Workbench The Paul Sellers Plywood Workbench

Are Stanley Tools good quality?

The tools in the toolkit i.e. the sockets, ratchets, and wrenches are very high-quality and are manufactured as per the global Stanley specifications and also meet the ANSI standards. The tools are made of superior-quality steel that helps to maximize performance.

Are Stanley ratchets any good?

No, Stanley makes good stuff, plenty good for home use. I have some of their basic carpentry tools for around the house, but never tried their ratchets. I have a Craftsman set. I like the black finish, and the laser etching. Thats an expensive option with Craftsman sockets. Yeah Stanley stuff is quite decent for the price.

Do they make Stanley planes in the UK?

Even though many Stanley planes originated in the USA, there is one plane I know of that most woodworkers in the USA will never have actually come across let alone have used. The Stanley #40 scrub plane was the first all-metal production model scrub plane mass made for the US market. We rarely if ever see them here in the UK.

Is it Stanley Bailey or Stanley Bailey?

Regardless of which name is stamped on them, virtually every bench and block plane Stanley made from 1869 forward are all referred to (somewhat generically) as ‘Stanley Bailey’, or simply ‘Stanley’ or ‘Bailey’ – all are technically correct. The Bailey planes comprised Stanley’s basic bench plane line and the company made millions of them.

What is a Stanley Bailey plane?

The Bailey planes comprised Stanley’s basic bench plane line and the company made millions of them. Some (years of manufacture) had the Bailey name stamped into the bed, while others did not. All, however, refer to the various design patents originated by Leonard Bailey, as ‘Bailey’ was never actually part of the Stanley company name.

How did the Bailey company get its name?

I don’t know a lot about the history, but what I do know is that at some point, Stanley had bought the bailey company and their patents. They then incorporated bailey into their naming. Correct Nick, Mr. Bailey came to work with Stanley, along with his patent for the Bailey handplane.

How accurate is the Stanley Bailey smoothing tool?

Also, stanley type studies like this are most accurate for No. 4 Stanley Bailey Smoothing Planes. This tool does not work for the Stanley Bedrock planes or transitional planes.