Dating stanley 60 1/2

How do you date a Stanley Sweetheart?

This is the first of the sweetheart marks– Note that the heart extends into the rectangle. Assuming Stanley used approximately the same marks on all of their tools, this mark can be accurately dated to the first few years of the SW era. This is an inked mark, and is always found on the side of the bar near the non-point end.

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.

What is the difference between Stanley No 101 and 100?

No. 101 – 3-1/2 inches long and standard angle, this plane is identical to the no. 100, except it does not have the squirrel tail. Originally sold in toy tool chests before becoming available within Stanley’s line.

What are the dimensions of a Stanley 41/2 plane?

What is the meaning of the Stanley Sweetheart logo?

The sweetheart logo was a result of the merger of the Stanley Rule and Level Company and Stanley Toolworks (there used to be two Stanley companies) and it was a merging of their two logos, with the heart being a memorial to the Stanley Works president William Hart.

Whats so special about the Stanley Sweetheart planes?

There was really nothing especially special about the sweetheart stuff, as they werent a specific line of planes but indicative of a logo that Stanley used in a date range.

What is a Stanley Sweetheart made of?

The Classic STANLEY No. 4 Sweetheart™ Smoothing Bench Plane is made from extra thick, 1/8 in. A2 steel for excellent edge retention, with a one-piece base and frog. Norris-type adjuster with lateral locking feature, and adjustable throat plate.

What year did Stanley introduce the sweatheart?

1920 The new SW (sweatheart) logo is introduced to symbolize the merger of the STANLEY Rule & Level Company and the STANLEY Works. This was used on hand plane untill 1935. 1922 The Bailey #5 1/4 is introduced. 1924 Handyman line introduced. 1924 The first “Four Square” was introduced. These were dropped and resurected in 1934.

What are the different sizes of Stanley Stanley planes?

Stanley no. 131 Plane c. 1920s No. 101-1/2 -3-1/2 inches and standard angle, this plane is identical to the 100, but has a convex sole and iron for shaving concave surfaces such as chair seats. No. 130 – 8 inches long and standard angle, this double ended plane featured a tension wheel lever cap.

How big is a Stanley 41/2 plane with a brass frog?

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.

How big is the opening in a Stanley Tool?

He has a lot of Stanley tools, but he has 2 tools that look a lot like hand planes, but have 2 knobs instead of 1 and neither end is raised. Also, the opening at the bottom is 3-3.5″ wide. They are about 10″ long.